2014 Mostly Mystery 'Mater Mailing - Page 37

BigVanVader · August 12, 2015

Ok thanks

80 cherry varieties...lol you'd have to be insane to want to grow that many

And I understand the mystery part much better now, that sounds really fun.

So say I have like 500 Indian Stripe PL seeds that I will never be able to use, leftover after the swaps. If I contribute them do you think enough people would want them to use them up? Just trying to figure out what to do with all the seeds I saved this year, trades barely put a dent in them and I can only plant on 1/2 acre.

Tormato · August 12, 2015

Indian Stripe PL would be a perfect contribution. The few packs that came in last year went out quickly. Blacks are just about the most popular category, and any tomato that is the PL version of a RL is even more popular.

My only question is do you want to make ~50 packs of ~10 seeds each, or send them bulk to me? Sending them to me bulk, early, is not a problem as long as they are fully DRY. Sending them bulk in October, would be a problem.

guruofgardens · August 12, 2015

Not to change any rules, but would it be possible to have the minimum amount of seeds at 10 instead of 5? I planted all of the Guido last year and got 1 to germinate. This next year I'm hoping to plant 3-4 of each variety, only doing maybe 10-12 varieties instead of the usual 25. I also have a few more people who'd like to try heirlooms. Thanks.

And a definite YES to Indian Stripe.

Tormato · August 12, 2015

Generally packs have had closer to 10, or maybe a few more. Last year, I made a poor calculation on bonuses, and then to correct that split up a lot of packs down to 5 seeds. Hopefully that won't happen again, and if people read your post, they might put 10 or more in a pack.

Tormato · August 13, 2015

Quote:

Originally Posted by guruofgardens

Not to change any rules, but would it be possible to have the minimum amount of seeds at 10 instead of 5? I planted all of the Guido last year and got 1 to germinate. This next year I'm hoping to plant 3-4 of each variety, only doing maybe 10-12 varieties instead of the usual 25. I also have a few more people who'd like to try heirlooms. Thanks.

And a definite YES to Indian Stripe.

I'm thinking the best solution is to keep the minimum the same. Anyone who would like/need 10 or more seeds of any varieties may request more than one pack of a variety on their wish list.

guruofgardens · August 13, 2015

Ok. Sounds like a reasonable way to acquire seeds.

AlittleSalt · August 13, 2015

Tormato, when I read about the person sending in all those Sungold seeds, it made me think about other hybrid seeds and the swap. (Just F1s) This year, I don't have any extra money, but in years to come, I should be able to send in seeds of some favorite F1s. If others could do the same, maybe adding an F1 hybrid category to the swap list? Just a thought.

Tormato · August 13, 2015

Maybe. But over the past swaps, ~99% of the F1/hybrid requests are for SunGold.

Tormato · August 17, 2015

Since people are saving seeds now, I'll post a rough outline for seed packs. I'll be posting this again when starting the 2015 MMMM thread.

At a minimum, each pack (5-10 seeds) should have the variety name (Tatiana's Tomatobase is a good reference for correct spelling) and the year harvested. An example...

KBX 2015

(or KBX '15)

When listing varieties for the categories on your send-in list, it would be nice for a one time further description of that variety. This would consist of...

variety name,
harvest year,
plant type (indeterminate, determinate, dwarf indeterminate, etc...),
leaf type (regular leaf, potato leaf, etc...),
fruit color (red, pink, black, etc...),
fruit size (ounces/pounds, or diameter in inches, etc...),
fruit type (beefsteak, cherry, heart, etc...),
and flavor {very subjective} ( sweet, balanced/tangy, tart, flavorful, moderate, bland, etc...). An example...

Aunt Ginny's Purple 2015 - Ind., PL, pink, 1 lb+, beefsteak, sweet and flavorful.

I'm adding, that hopefully the seed you are saving appears to be true to the description of that variety. If in doubt, we can discuss that.

Tormato · August 25, 2015

2,000 SunGold seeds arrived yesterday.

It's time to start packing them in their zip-baggies,
and get ready to start the 2015 MMMM thread next week.

NarnianGarden · August 25, 2015

Already making notes on what I might send in... Hope to have some wished-for varieties.

MissS · August 25, 2015

Hooray! I am so glad that they have arrived safe and sound, and that SunGold will make it to the swap.

Tormato · August 25, 2015

With a bonus of 1/4 ounce of Orange Strawberry seeds.

heirloomtomaguy · August 25, 2015

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tormato

With a bonus of 1/4 ounce of Orange Strawberry seeds.

Wow!!!!

MissS · August 25, 2015

It sounds as if this is going to be an AWESOME swap this year.

August 17, 2015	#549
Tormato Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MA Posts: 4,971	Since people are saving seeds now, I'll post a rough outline for seed packs. I'll be posting this again when starting the 2015 MMMM thread. At a minimum, each pack (5-10 seeds) should have the variety name (Tatiana's Tomatobase is a good reference for correct spelling) and the year harvested. An example... KBX 2015 (or KBX '15) When listing varieties for the categories on your send-in list, it would be nice for a one time further description of that variety. This would consist of... variety name, harvest year, plant type (indeterminate, determinate, dwarf indeterminate, etc...), leaf type (regular leaf, potato leaf, etc...), fruit color (red, pink, black, etc...), fruit size (ounces/pounds, or diameter in inches, etc...), fruit type (beefsteak, cherry, heart, etc...), and flavor {very subjective} ( sweet, balanced/tangy, tart, flavorful, moderate, bland, etc...). An example... Aunt Ginny's Purple 2015 - Ind., PL, pink, 1 lb+, beefsteak, sweet and flavorful. I'm adding, that hopefully the seed you are saving appears to be true to the description of that variety. If in doubt, we can discuss that. Last edited by Tormato; August 18, 2015 at 06:41 PM.

August 25, 2015	#552
MissS Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 3,150	Hooray! I am so glad that they have arrived safe and sound, and that SunGold will make it to the swap. __________________ ~ Patti ~

August 25, 2015	#555
MissS Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 3,150	It sounds as if this is going to be an AWESOME swap this year. __________________ ~ Patti ~

August 12, 2015	#541
BigVanVader Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Greenville, South Carolina Posts: 3,099	Ok thanks 80 cherry varieties...lol you'd have to be insane to want to grow that many And I understand the mystery part much better now, that sounds really fun. So say I have like 500 Indian Stripe PL seeds that I will never be able to use, leftover after the swaps. If I contribute them do you think enough people would want them to use them up? Just trying to figure out what to do with all the seeds I saved this year, trades barely put a dent in them and I can only plant on 1/2 acre.

August 12, 2015	#542
Tormato Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MA Posts: 4,971	Indian Stripe PL would be a perfect contribution. The few packs that came in last year went out quickly. Blacks are just about the most popular category, and any tomato that is the PL version of a RL is even more popular. My only question is do you want to make ~50 packs of ~10 seeds each, or send them bulk to me? Sending them to me bulk, early, is not a problem as long as they are fully DRY. Sending them bulk in October, would be a problem.

August 12, 2015	#543
guruofgardens Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2008 Location: zone 5 Colorado Posts: 942	Not to change any rules, but would it be possible to have the minimum amount of seeds at 10 instead of 5? I planted all of the Guido last year and got 1 to germinate. This next year I'm hoping to plant 3-4 of each variety, only doing maybe 10-12 varieties instead of the usual 25. I also have a few more people who'd like to try heirlooms. Thanks. And a definite YES to Indian Stripe.

August 12, 2015	#544
Tormato Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MA Posts: 4,971	Generally packs have had closer to 10, or maybe a few more. Last year, I made a poor calculation on bonuses, and then to correct that split up a lot of packs down to 5 seeds. Hopefully that won't happen again, and if people read your post, they might put 10 or more in a pack.

August 13, 2015	#546
guruofgardens Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2008 Location: zone 5 Colorado Posts: 942	Ok. Sounds like a reasonable way to acquire seeds.

August 13, 2015	#547
AlittleSalt BANNED FOR LIFE Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 13,333	Tormato, when I read about the person sending in all those Sungold seeds, it made me think about other hybrid seeds and the swap. (Just F1s) This year, I don't have any extra money, but in years to come, I should be able to send in seeds of some favorite F1s. If others could do the same, maybe adding an F1 hybrid category to the swap list? Just a thought.

August 13, 2015	#548
Tormato Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MA Posts: 4,971	Maybe. But over the past swaps, ~99% of the F1/hybrid requests are for SunGold.

August 25, 2015	#550
Tormato Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MA Posts: 4,971	2,000 SunGold seeds arrived yesterday. It's time to start packing them in their zip-baggies, and get ready to start the 2015 MMMM thread next week.

August 25, 2015	#551
NarnianGarden Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Finland, EU Posts: 2,550	Already making notes on what I might send in... Hope to have some wished-for varieties.

August 25, 2015	#553
Tormato Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MA Posts: 4,971	With a bonus of 1/4 ounce of Orange Strawberry seeds.