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Post by binnylou on Dec 30, 2018 16:00:28 GMT -5
it’s not unusual to receive a pack or two of free seeds included with your seed order. When you receive some of the freebies, do you plant them? Or give them away?
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Post by tom 🕊 on Dec 30, 2018 16:41:28 GMT -5
When you receive some of the freebies, do you plant them? Plant them. Red Romaine lettuce did well. Didn't like the striped tomatoes. |
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Post by pepperhead212 on Dec 30, 2018 17:20:51 GMT -5
I got some Lipstick pepper seeds this year - a sweet pepper, which I might try, but I will still probably put them on my trade lists. That's what I always do with free seeds I won't use, or won't use many of.
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Post by binnylou on Dec 30, 2018 18:03:37 GMT -5
My brother received two freebies with an order of only two packets of tomato seeds. One of the freebies was a green cherry tomato...the other I don’t remember.
And, yes, he’s planting them. Man can’t say no.
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Post by martywny on Dec 31, 2018 10:31:06 GMT -5
I received the Black Vernissage tomato from Baker Creek last year but did not get a chance to plant any.
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Post by Mumsey on Jan 1, 2019 5:20:04 GMT -5
I got the Lipstick pepper from Baker Creek, and I only ordered 2 other things. Nice. Dad's friend, Mr S, got 2 free packets from Totally Tomatoes and only ordered 3 items.
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Post by James on Jan 5, 2019 12:28:16 GMT -5
Free seeds? It is likely they will get planted.
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Post by datgirl on Jan 19, 2019 17:13:39 GMT -5
I just received my seed order with 2 free packets of seeds. one packet of an early tomato called Tonopah and a packet of yellow squash. I' ll plant a couple of the tomato's but don't want to waste the space if I don't like them.
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Post by pepperhead212 on Jan 19, 2019 22:46:29 GMT -5
I also got Lipstick pepper from Baker's, and lime green salad tomatoe, and Pickler's pride cucumber mix from Totally Tomatoes. Not sure if I will be growing any of them - I'll try to find some reviews on them.
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Post by lilolpeapicker on Jan 20, 2019 11:17:21 GMT -5
It depends on what it is. Last year I received Cosmic Purple carrots. Didn't plant last year but after reading that they are filled with nutrients i will try them this year.
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Post by pepperhead212 on Jan 20, 2019 16:24:10 GMT -5
After researching that Lime Green Salad tomatoe, I found out that it has been around quite a while, and is something created by Tom Wagner, back around the time of Green Zebra, so they may be related. It only grows to to about 3 feet, but this is normal for some determinates, which I normally don't grow. However, last year I grew Sunset Falls, which was even smaller, but produced an incredible amount of delicious tomatoes in a short time, so this year I am growing them in succession, planting them 3 weeks apart. I might try one of these, to see if it produces the same. Reviews say that the flavor is tangy and spicy - sort of the same description often given to green zebras, a favorite of mine. Hopefully, they will be more disease resistant.
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Post by binnylou on Feb 12, 2019 14:52:29 GMT -5
Baker Creek included a free pack of Cinnamon Basil seeds with my seed order. If I should plant some, what should I expect for flavor? I love the smell/taste of basil, but I'm a purist. I've never tasted Cinnamon basil.
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Post by Latitude33 on Feb 12, 2019 22:04:49 GMT -5
My neighbor is a rep for Botanical Interests and on occasion he will donate seeds culled from the prior season. Mostly give them away to CG gardeners.
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Post by James on Feb 18, 2019 11:44:46 GMT -5
"Baker Creek included a free pack of Cinnamon Basil seeds with my seed order. If I should plant some, what should I expect for flavor? "
All I can suggest is plant some and try it! I guess it depends on your space. I have not tasted this one. Here I have a large lot and can plant anything that comes along. You will have to see if you have the space requirements and want to devote some space to this new-comer. Have fun!
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