Now for something completely different! - Page 4

Fred Hempel · November 14, 2016

Hey BVV,

My impression is that Frogsleap Farm is not going to release varieties until they have been extensively trialed, and that they will be releasing lines that look and taste great AND have disease resistance and other traits.

In short, when they release lines, they will ALL be ridiculously good.

I would probably take this approach too, if I weren't so broke. While I have tried to keep standards high (to protect our brand) I think we are just starting to get ready to release varieties with the type of overall quality needed be profitable. And along the way, we have been taking risks by releasing things that we hope do well, and that we hope don't damage our brand.

Fred Hempel · November 14, 2016

This sounds like a fantastic idea!!

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Originally Posted by oakley

I ordered the 25 buck selection last week. Have a good spot for it and the others. I'm confident it will do well for me...even have recipe ideas for my late August tomato tasting menu party. Plan on using it fresh/crisp and a 20-30 minute cold smoke.

BigVanVader · November 14, 2016

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred Hempel

Hey BVV,

My impression is that Frogsleap Farm is not going to release varieties until they have been extensively trialed, and that they will be releasing lines that look and taste great AND have disease resistance and other traits.

In short, when they release lines, they will ALL be ridiculously good.

I would probably take this approach too, if I weren't so broke. While I have tried to keep standards high (to protect our brand) I think we are just starting to get ready to release varieties with the type of overall quality needed be profitable. And along the way, we have been taking risks by releasing things that we hope do well, and that we hope don't damage our brand.

Ok Fred, thanks but

If you guys need a small grow out done I'm yer man

Fred Hempel · November 14, 2016

We are friends, but completely separate businesses.

BigVanVader · November 14, 2016

Ah ok gotcha.

oakley · February 27, 2017

Just a quick bump if these ordered seeds will be sent soon?

Fred Hempel · February 28, 2017

Finally harvested Green Bee F1 seed over the weekend (fruits arrived on Friday). Packed up most seeds and orders today, and hope to get the rest done and everything mailed tomorrow.

I know some of you had hoped to get this variety earlier, but the weather was a bit cool in the part of Mexico where we did the seed production this winter.

Sorry for the delays, but hope everyone who gets this unique new tomato this year finds ways to enjoy them.

Barb_FL · March 3, 2017

I received the Green Bee seeds today. It is SUPER late for starting seeds now, but I'm going to sow 2 seeds anyway since cherries are much more forgiving by setting tomatoes when night time lows are >70 in May.

If it works, I will have fresh tomatoes in the summer.

Thanks for the BONUS's too!!!

Barb_FL · April 20, 2017

Just wanted to update; I sowed the 2 seeds and transplanted them really early since I don't have much time left before the night time temps get too high for fruit set.

One plant I stuck in an Earthbox and the other in a root pouch. Both have taken off and are flowering. These are fast growers.

gardenmermaid · June 6, 2017

Mine look healthy and strong too! Cant wait to try them

Barb_FL · June 7, 2017

I've had ripe fruit for a couple of weeks. I haven't eaten any though; waiting b/c they last long and soon there will be no more tomatoes to pick.

March 3, 2017	#53
Barb_FL Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Indialantic, Florida Posts: 2,000	They are here I received the Green Bee seeds today. It is SUPER late for starting seeds now, but I'm going to sow 2 seeds anyway since cherries are much more forgiving by setting tomatoes when night time lows are >70 in May. If it works, I will have fresh tomatoes in the summer. Thanks for the BONUS's too!!!

November 14, 2016	#46
Fred Hempel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunol, CA Posts: 2,723	Hey BVV, My impression is that Frogsleap Farm is not going to release varieties until they have been extensively trialed, and that they will be releasing lines that look and taste great AND have disease resistance and other traits. In short, when they release lines, they will ALL be ridiculously good. I would probably take this approach too, if I weren't so broke. While I have tried to keep standards high (to protect our brand) I think we are just starting to get ready to release varieties with the type of overall quality needed be profitable. And along the way, we have been taking risks by releasing things that we hope do well, and that we hope don't damage our brand.

November 14, 2016	#50
BigVanVader Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Greenville, South Carolina Posts: 3,099	Ah ok gotcha.

February 27, 2017	#51
oakley Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: NewYork 5a Posts: 2,303	Just a quick bump if these ordered seeds will be sent soon?

February 28, 2017	#52
Fred Hempel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunol, CA Posts: 2,723	Finally harvested Green Bee F1 seed over the weekend (fruits arrived on Friday). Packed up most seeds and orders today, and hope to get the rest done and everything mailed tomorrow. I know some of you had hoped to get this variety earlier, but the weather was a bit cool in the part of Mexico where we did the seed production this winter. Sorry for the delays, but hope everyone who gets this unique new tomato this year finds ways to enjoy them.

April 20, 2017	#54
Barb_FL Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Indialantic, Florida Posts: 2,000	Just wanted to update; I sowed the 2 seeds and transplanted them really early since I don't have much time left before the night time temps get too high for fruit set. One plant I stuck in an Earthbox and the other in a root pouch. Both have taken off and are flowering. These are fast growers.

June 6, 2017	#55
gardenmermaid Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: In the snowy desert of SE Idaho Posts: 111	Mine look healthy and strong too! Cant wait to try them

June 7, 2017	#56
Barb_FL Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Indialantic, Florida Posts: 2,000	I've had ripe fruit for a couple of weeks. I haven't eaten any though; waiting b/c they last long and soon there will be no more tomatoes to pick.