Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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August 26, 2020 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: MA
Posts: 4,971
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2020/2021 Mostly Mystery 'Mater Mailing
The MMMM has returned. and so have I.
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August 26, 2020 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MA/NH Border
Posts: 4,919
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Welcome back!
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August 27, 2020 | #3 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Denmark
Posts: 159
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Well, I have been thinking what was going on, assume you were just busy like the rest of us.
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August 27, 2020 | #4 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Indianapolis Area 46112
Posts: 857
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What exactly is the MMMM?
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August 27, 2020 | #5 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Wichita Falls, Texas
Posts: 4,832
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Fun, terror, and wild dreams, not in any particular order.
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August 27, 2020 | #6 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Illinois
Posts: 90
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Hooray! I was hoping that you would be feeling up to taking on the challenge again. With all that this year has brought, I really could use something to look forward to! Thank you
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August 28, 2020 | #7 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Appalachian Mountains NC
Posts: 151
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I'm so glad you're back and doing it again this year! Thank you!
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August 28, 2020 | #8 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: MA
Posts: 4,971
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I've tried to make it a particular disorder, but never get it quite right.
The super-condensed version of what the swap is... You send me bubble mailer, legible return address, return postage. I send back overstuffed bubble mailer, wreck your 2021 garden plans. |
August 28, 2020 | #9 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Appalachian Mountains NC
Posts: 151
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August 28, 2020 | #10 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: MA
Posts: 4,971
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Yes, there will be beans, as I'm in desperate need for help with some grow-outs.
2019 was a near total crop loss, and 2020 isn't looking much better. I'll go through the collection, and post the varieties and their ages. It will take a few days, as I think they still number in the hundreds. |
August 28, 2020 | #11 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Back in da U.P.
Posts: 1,848
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i can donate a lot of seeds of some varieties of tomatoes. some are 4 to 6 years old,
but should germinate just fine. also in the bean department i have uncle steve italian pole beans 2019. (lots) grandma ginas 2019 (limited) aerons purple star runner bean 2019(limited) (can't be sold, only donated) gary, if you want the beans, let me know. i'll prolly need to mail them in a box. too many for a padded envelope. any luck growing out the uncle steve/grandma gina cross beans? keith
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August 28, 2020 | #12 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Near Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 1,940
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Wooohooo!
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August 30, 2020 | #13 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Germany
Posts: 1,351
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Great news, tormato! I'm in!
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August 31, 2020 | #14 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Indianapolis Area 46112
Posts: 857
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When does the MMMM start?
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August 31, 2020 | #15 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: MA
Posts: 4,971
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It starts depending on the level of participation of each individual. If a participant will not be supplying any seeds that are requested on others' wish lists, and knows exactly what they will be sending in, the swap can start soon for them. Any seed harvested this year should be fully dry before packing.
An overview of the several parts of the swap, a brief note on labeling seed packs, number of seeds per pack, my address, bubble mailer or equivalent packaging, legible return address, wish list, return postage rates, a few deadlines listed, and then it should be a go. The deadline for me receiving packages will be about November 20th. The deadline for participants to post their wish lists will be about November 1st. This deadline means that those who would be sending in varieties to match others' wish list requests should wait until November 1st to view the wish lists and then send in their seeds. |
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