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Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
January 20, 2009
02:00 AM Post #6027152
| Ok. Last season I was soooooooooooooooo diligent about saving and fermenting tomato seeds from all the favorites I was growing. The good news is that I have 12 paper towels each FULL of an individual variety of Heirloom tomato. The bad news is that none of the paper towels is labeled -- hence, the "mystery." I can pinpoint the variety it MIGHT be, since I was only growing a few different varieties. Sooooooooooooooooooooooo, once you grow 'em we can identify 'em.
If you would like to play "Mystery 'Mater," just let me know and I'll cut you off a piece of paper towel and you can grow the seeds. Then you can let us know what it was!
The varieties I was growing were:
Black Krim
Pruden's Purple
Eva Purple Ball
Cherokee Purple
Brandy Sudduth
Arkansas Traveler
Wapsipinicon Peach
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feldon30
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
January 20, 2009
04:45 PM Post #6029094
| I'd start over.
This message was edited Jan 20, 2009 2:45 PM |
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
January 20, 2009
05:00 PM Post #6029132
| Feldon, Feldon, Feldon...
Where's your gaming spirit? |
feldon30
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
January 20, 2009
05:32 PM Post #6029224
| The same place I keep my collection of Sharpie markers. ;) |
duchessdreams
Reno, NV
January 21, 2009
06:37 PM Post #6033478
| If I had the space I'd take you up on it:). Lol. That sounds just like me, I saved seed from lettuce this year. Just happily went out and cut off the seed heads to sort, I sort of forgot that I had bib and romain and you can't tell the seeds apart. Oh well. It's my very own lettuce mix:) |
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
January 22, 2009
10:33 AM Post #6035752
| Duchessdreams,
Send me some lettuce seeds. I'll play mystery lettuce with you! See my addy in the file (I think it's there). If not, send me a d-mail and I'll post my addy.
Linda |
garden6
Lansing, KS
(Zone 5b)
January 22, 2009
11:43 AM Post #6036144
| Gymgirl~ I'll play "mystery maters" with you. if you're interested in some mystery carrot seeds that were given to me last year. ;0) |
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
January 22, 2009
12:48 PM Post #6036452
| Garden6,
So you want me to send you some "Mystery mater" seeds, right? Send your addy in a dmail. I'll take some "Mystery carrot" seeds. I'll post my addy in a dmail. Thanks! |
duchessdreams
Reno, NV
January 22, 2009
03:12 PM Post #6037034
| W00T! I think I may have mastered the addresses. Lol. I have your address and will be happy to send some mystery lettuce:). |
garden6
Lansing, KS
(Zone 5b)
January 22, 2009
04:38 PM Post #6037405
| Great deal! I'll send the mystery carrot seeds tomorrow! I'm in the addy, thanks for letting me play! ;0) |
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
January 22, 2009
05:04 PM Post #6037502
| Garden6,
Found your addy, too. I'll post some "Mystery 'Maters" tomorrow! ooooooooooooh,
the carrot seeds are right on time for planting out in my area. I currently have some Half-Short Nantes growing in a small bed, and I'll be soooooooooo excited when I pull up my very first carrot! |
garden6
Lansing, KS
(Zone 5b)
January 22, 2009
09:03 PM Post #6038369
| Sounds great! I'm growing carrots for the first time this year, and likewise I'm looking forward to tasty, straight carrots! |
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
January 30, 2009
10:41 AM Post #6070370
| G6,
Just a quickie to LYK I received the carrot seeds. I'll post the "mystery Maters" tomorrow. Thanks!
Linda |
garden6
Lansing, KS
(Zone 5b)
January 30, 2009
11:35 AM Post #6070611
| Linda~ great... I look forward to growing the "mystery Maters!" |
garden6
Lansing, KS
(Zone 5b)
February 18, 2009
09:53 AM Post #6155195
| Linda~ sent you d-mail several days ago... are the mystery maters on their way? |
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
February 18, 2009
10:42 AM Post #6155356
| Oh, G6 FORGIVE ME PLEASE. I'll post them this evening and they'll be in the mail tomorrow. Will first class get them there faster, you think? LMK and I'll do 1st class.
Linda |
garden6
Lansing, KS
(Zone 5b)
February 18, 2009
03:16 PM Post #6156578
| Thanks and no problem Linda..just looking forward to growing the "mystery maters"! |
TMaple
Saint Paul, MN
February 19, 2009
10:02 AM Post #6159980
| Gymgirl- I don't have any seeds to trade but I would be happy to try growing a few mystery maters. Let me know if you're willing to send some and I will give you my address.
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Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
February 19, 2009
11:14 AM Post #6160274
| TMAPLE,
You're in luck. I brought quite a few to send off today to Garden6, and there's more than enough to go around. I just sent you a d-mail. Post your addy there and I'll post some "mystery maters" to you, too. |
garden6
Lansing, KS
(Zone 5b)
February 24, 2009
02:28 PM Post #6183953
| Gymgirl~ are those "mystery maters" walking across the prairie? ;0) |
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
February 24, 2009
02:31 PM Post #6183976
| I posted them Saturday morning. They should be to California by now! I'm praying that I put enough postage on them and they're not on the way back to me!
I'm also praying that the package I sent will make up for the delay. |
garden6
Lansing, KS
(Zone 5b)
February 24, 2009
02:58 PM Post #6184117
| Gymgirl~ you know what I do understand aboutmail snafus as that has happened to me on more than one occassion... once the postman made a mistake about the postage but made it right. Anyway, I hope those" mystery maters" are enjoying a sunny visit to California! LOL! Just got a gardening itch as the weather here is unseasonably warm and inviting! I'm sure the maters will be happy here on the prairie! |
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
February 24, 2009
03:51 PM Post #6184352
| Garden 6
When do you usually sow seeds for tomatoes in Lansing, Ks?
Here's what's going on in my Fall/Winter garden. Don't let the pics fool you. I only have 9 EBs, 9 eBuckets, eight 24" planters, two 14" planters, and the trellis bed, which is
4-1/2' wide x 5' long. Oh, and two small raised beds 3.5' x 4' (the beet beds!). Mine is a VERY small operation -- the pics are just a relative sampling of the few things growing there.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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garden6
Lansing, KS
(Zone 5b)
February 24, 2009
04:37 PM Post #6184574
| Gymgirl~Very nice garden! I like to start my tomatoes indoors in the sunroom, as I grow them in containers..I just have not had any luck growing them otherwise, no matter where we lived. Except once, and that was due to me being adopted by a master gardener. It was really mutually beneficial, she wanted the cherries and berries growing in our yard so...she helped me grow a luscious vegetable and flower garden. |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
February 25, 2009
10:08 AM Post #6187899
| I would love to play Mystery Mater!!
This will be my first year for an expandedl veggie garden and I will get some plants but would love to try some Heirlooms from seed too.
Should I Dmail you my addy? |
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
February 25, 2009
02:20 PM Post #6188899
| Nanny_56,
Go ahead and dmail your addy. Do you still have time to germinate seeds in your area? |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
February 25, 2009
03:13 PM Post #6189121
| Lots of time here. Last frost is typically around May 20th. I think too many people are using those new zone maps that are not accurate and think they got bumped up a zone. |
TMaple
Saint Paul, MN
February 26, 2009
09:22 AM Post #6192366
| nanny_56-- You get frost that late in IN?? Half my family lives in IN, Logansport, Kokomo, and Indianapolis mostly. I am weak on IN geography but I think Putnam County is about in the middle of the state, right? I would have never guessed it would frost in late May in IN. |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
February 26, 2009
09:28 AM Post #6192381
| Yes we can. That said, it doesn't always happen. Putnam county is west of Hendricks County. I am from Indianapolis and lived in Boone County for over 20 yrs. Most of Indiana is Zone 5. |
garden6
Lansing, KS
(Zone 5b)
February 26, 2009
10:13 AM Post #6192597
| Same here .. being zone 5, our last frost date is May 20th, hence the container tomatoes for me. I've got to have a real home grown tomato before June, after being deprived over the winter. Of course...I also start some of my tomatoes for a later harvest as well. One friend plants her tomatoes out in late April and uses cloches for cold or frost nights. |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
February 26, 2009
10:25 AM Post #6192652
| The very southern part of Indiana is Zone 6a and I am actually only about an hour from the"line" but still zone 5b but i can push some things here! |
garden6
Lansing, KS
(Zone 5b)
February 26, 2009
08:19 PM Post #6195304
| Gymgirl~ WOOOOHOOO! The mystery maters and their friends arrived this afternoon. Linda , you more than outdid yourself and you were very generous! Thanks a million for the 6 packs of heirloom seeds...I'm looking forward to growing them and will report on the 2 "mystery maters" Did you want any other of my seeds for companion planting perhaps..such as marigolds or nasurtiums. Tomorrow, I will start some of these mater babies...I am so looking forward to some delicious tomatoes!! ;0) |
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
February 27, 2009
11:13 AM Post #6197438
| Garden6,
I'm just happy that YOU'RE happy...sorry for the delay. |
garden6
Lansing, KS
(Zone 5b)
February 27, 2009
11:15 AM Post #6197444
| No problem! I am happy and I'm just antsy to grow some delicious maters! ;0) |
TMaple
Saint Paul, MN
February 27, 2009
11:27 AM Post #6197487
| We got dumped on with snow yesterday, about 6" where I live. Makes gardening season seem that much farther away. |
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
February 27, 2009
11:34 AM Post #6197515
| TMaple and Nanny_56,
I'll post your "mystery mater" seeds tomorrow. |
Opaquedream
Leander, TX
February 27, 2009
07:24 PM Post #6199471
| Wow Gymgirl,
I'm new to gardening, but have a burning desire to grow tomatoes! I didn't have great success last year, but it was so danged hot in Texas at the time. Is it possible for me to get a few seeds from you as well? I don't have any exotic tomato varieties to offer in return; I do have nasturtium and pot marigold seeds. I'm working on making an herb/tea garden, so I've got a variety of seeds for that purpose. Please feel free to let me know if any of that interests you.
Oh wow! Just looked at your trade list. I actually have seeds for a short carrot. The Parisian carrot to be exact. Would you like some? |
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
February 28, 2009
09:42 AM Post #6201432
| Opaquedream,
I'll add you to the list. Send your addy in a d-mail. And, if you don't mind I would like to try your carrot variety. Would you please send me some seeds to sow, and some marigolds, too?
Garden6,
If your offer is still open, I would like some of your marigold seeds, too. After careful thought regarding my Spring/Summer garden, I have decided I like the Fall garden the best. To that end, I'm only concentrating on my tomatoes right now. When it gets hot enough, I'll sow okra, cowpeas, and the watermelon. I'm not up to fighting the heat and the mosquitoes (which wreak havoc on my allergic reaction to them).
So, I've decided to use this time to clean up all my areas while my maters are growing. Since we have soooooooooo much greenery in the yard and no color, I'll sow your seeds for the marigolds and cover the planters over with cellaphane. I'll turn 'em into mini-greenhouses, and they should take off faster than last time. I've learned it's better for me to direct sow and then thin, so that's my plan for color on the patio, and strategically placed in the existing greenery.
Your seeds will be that color! And, I'll be sure to post before and after pics so you can see your plants from afar!
Thanks in advance.
Linda |
garden6
Lansing, KS
(Zone 5b)
February 28, 2009
12:03 PM Post #6201946
| The mariglds are yours...I have several different colors that should bloom beautifully in your gardens. I will mail them out by Monday. |
garden6
Lansing, KS
(Zone 5b)
March 01, 2009
09:24 AM Post #6205651
| The marigolds are in the mail box and will fly across the prairie tomorrow to you... |
Tomatoluv
Ponchatoula, LA
(Zone 9b)
March 04, 2009
12:47 PM Post #6220600
| Gymgirl,
I love the idea of mystery Maters. What a neat idea. This is my first post on DG forums so HELLO TO EVERYONE.
Could I possibly get some of the mystery seeds to try over here in louisiana. I just got my tomato seeds for this season yesterday so I will be starting them tonight and would love to add some mystery to my garden this year.
Thanks in advance and if you don't have any MM seeds left that is OK also. Have a great day! |
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
March 04, 2009
02:30 PM Post #6221003
| Hey, Cher!
I'm from the Big Easy, right around the corner from ya'll. Did ya'll have a Mardi Gras? I haven't been home since last November, but I sure wanna go get a good hot sausage or oyster po'boy, DRESSED, from Felix's or Acme.
I had one right off the plane at Acme in Metarie in November, and I almost killed myself! I was born and lived in New Orleans for 25 years of my life -- and I NEVER tasted so great an oyster po'boy as that night last November!
I gotta start playing the tourist in Houston now, to see what I'm missing before I die here!
Anyway, send me your addy in a dmail. I'll dispatch the mm's soon as I can. |
Tomatoluv
Ponchatoula, LA
(Zone 9b)
March 04, 2009
02:43 PM Post #6221037
| Louisiana is a great place to live for the food and for the garden. Mardi Gras was just last week. Up here on the northshore we still dont celebrate like they do south of the lake.
There is nothing like the food here I agree and there is nothing like a good tomato grown in this soil.
Houston is a great place you oughta get out and be a tourist in your new home town.
Thanks for the MM's :-) |
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
March 04, 2009
06:12 PM Post #6221730
| Tomatoluv,
I've been in Houston since '84, but New Orleans will ALWAYS be home to me! |
Tomatoluv
Ponchatoula, LA
(Zone 9b)
March 05, 2009
10:10 AM Post #6224360
| Gymgirl
I have wanted to move to texas for years. I am a school teacher and coach and the schools and high school sports in that state are amazing. I would love to one day coach up in the dallas area or down around the katy area.
I love being from Louisiana but sometimes I think it would be nice to get a different perspective on life! |
garden6
Lansing, KS
(Zone 5b)
March 05, 2009
12:42 PM Post #6224945
| Gymgirl~ did the marigolds make it to Houston yet? |
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
March 05, 2009
09:26 PM Post #6227097
| Trust me Luv, there is no place on earth like New Orleans, N I luv it with all my heart. But there R so many bigger, better opportunities in Texas. And it's still growing. And Texas is still close enough 2 take a weekender and grab a poboy, a beignet, a canoli, AND a strawberry daquiri I can walk through the Quarter with -- in that order! |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
March 09, 2009
07:06 PM Post #6244308
| Got my seeds today. Thank you Linda!! |
Tomatoluv
Ponchatoula, LA
(Zone 9b)
March 09, 2009
08:47 PM Post #6244703
| Got my seeds and they are in starter mix. Cant wait to see what is gonna come up.
Thanks Linda |
Opaquedream
Leander, TX
March 09, 2009
09:28 PM Post #6244921
| Much Thanks, Gymgirl!
The tomato seeds are here. Please let me know when you receive the lemon gem pot marigold and parisian carrot seeds.
My son and I are so excited about having our mystery maters. We just put in the first of our raised beds and they have a site already reserved for them! |
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
March 10, 2009
10:05 AM Post #6246645
| I'm glad you all got the seeds!
GARDEN6:
I raced home in all the daylight I was saving and was on the patio until dark. Then I went inside and worked in the light until 11pm SOWING YOUR MARIGOLD SEEDS! Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!
I now have FOUR flats of marigold seeds (yours and some Nemagone Marigolds). Thanks A bunch!
OPAQUEDREAMER: Can't WAIT to sow your lemon gem pot marigolds! My Houston window for carrots is closed for a minute, but they are gonna get planted in my SECOND round of cole crops in the Fall! I'm just now starting to pull up my Nantes Half Longs that I sowed in November. I've heard much about the parisian variety, and am looking forward to pulling them next spring!
TOMATOLUV: HURRY UP and pack up that moving van! Can't you hear the call of the wild, wild, WEST?!!!
"Go WEST, young man!"
Hugs and Crosses to you all,
Linda |
garden6
Lansing, KS
(Zone 5b)
March 10, 2009
10:31 AM Post #6246776
| Yeah for you Linda~ sounds like you've been a busy bee in Houston. A lovly garden awaits you! ;0) |
TMaple
Saint Paul, MN
March 11, 2009
02:38 PM Post #6252281
| Gymgirl--Got the seeds the other day. Thank you. I will start them soon, within the next couple of weeks.
Tomatoluv--LA to TX doesn't seem that the different of a perspective. You should come up to MN. We'll show you how to icefish:) |
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
March 11, 2009
04:02 PM Post #6252604
| He can icefish in Texas! He can throw out his line and catch fish while he ices down with a cold Big Red (I've learned that's the national beverage of Texas)! |
TMaple
Saint Paul, MN
March 12, 2009
12:15 PM Post #6256340
| We don't have to ice down the drinks in MN, we just set them outside. Trouble is you have to drink them before they freeze. Common problem ice fishing, the beer doesn't freeze until you open it. The pressure in the bottle keeps it from freezing, the second you open it it becomes solid. |
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
March 12, 2009
02:12 PM Post #6256911
| Which is just why this activity of ICEFISHIN is better done in the climes of TEXAS! |
Tomatoluv
Ponchatoula, LA
(Zone 9b)
March 13, 2009
09:46 AM Post #6260719
| I think Mn is too far north for my wifes taste. I might can get her to Houston but Minn is a beautiful place but ICE FISHING... GEEEZ that just sounds COLD :-) |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
March 14, 2009
07:54 PM Post #6267568
| Had to let you know I have my first 2 sprouts!! |
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
March 16, 2009
10:21 AM Post #6274852
| Nanny-6,
Are those "mystery mater" sprouts? |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
March 16, 2009
10:31 AM Post #6274899
| Absolutely! Have 4 up now |
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
March 16, 2009
10:50 AM Post #6274983
| wow. I AM impressed! Now I very curious too! |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
March 16, 2009
02:29 PM Post #6276077
| Your Mystery Maters are the only ones I am growing from seed. I had never tried to grow tomatoes from seed before. So I wasn't expecting much since I do not have heat mats or grow lights.
I also got some Poblano Peppers seed to sprout!!
3 of the Mater Babies...
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
March 16, 2009
05:35 PM Post #6276799
| wow. Keep me posted! |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
March 16, 2009
07:20 PM Post #6277309
| Will do!! |
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
March 31, 2009
03:37 PM Post #6346038
| What's the latest on those "Mystery Mater" seeds? Send a report or post a pic! Inquiring minds want to know! |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
April 01, 2009
08:55 AM Post #6348991
| Here are 3 of the babies. They will be getting repotted soon. 3 others are individual pots already. All of them have their first set of real leaves now! I t is getting warm enough most days that they can go outside during the daytime.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
April 01, 2009
12:07 PM Post #6349774
| Shucks, Nanny!
They NEVER looked like that for me in 16 days!!! I might need to send you ALL of the mystery mater seeds! |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
April 01, 2009
12:11 PM Post #6349796
| they are quite tall actually. Monday I had topped off the pot with more dirt. I am in total shock as I have never tried tomatoes from seed before!! Thanks so much for the seeds. |
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
April 01, 2009
12:31 PM Post #6349880
| Nanny,
You did say you don't have any grow lights? How are these getting light? |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
April 01, 2009
02:56 PM Post #6350638
| Nope no lights...I have a very sunny south and west facing window upstairs. And as posted above, if it is a least 50 degrees they spend the dayoutside now and come in at night. I have pepper plants that I started the same time too in the same window. |
Patriotboy247
Jenison, MI
April 02, 2009
01:50 PM Post #6355127
| Ms. Gymgirl,
Is it too late for me to play? I d-mailed you :) |
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
April 02, 2009
02:26 PM Post #6355258
| Patriotby247. It's not too late. I'll try to put you a packet together for posting tomorrow at lunchtime. If I can get it together, I'll post it on the way into my office.
Linda |
Patriotboy247
Jenison, MI
April 02, 2009
02:40 PM Post #6355307
| Awesome! Thank you so much Linda! |
Patriotboy247
Jenison, MI
April 21, 2009
04:49 PM Post #6443727
| I got the Maters!!! Thanks so much!! I will have JUST enough time to get them going in time for Michigan. I will update you w/ progress photos! Thanks again! |
Tomatoluv
Ponchatoula, LA
(Zone 9b)
May 06, 2009
10:02 AM Post #6512029
| Gymgirl
I started 4 MYSTERY MATER seeds and all 4 sprouted and are in my father in laws garden and THRIVING. I will let you know what I get when I see some MATERS on the vine. BTW what I got was regular leaf plants just so you know! |
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
May 06, 2009
03:55 PM Post #6513475
| Tomatoluv,
It's a mystery to me too! We'll all see together! |
crazyfish3
Pensacola, FL
May 06, 2009
09:32 PM Post #6514876
| Twelve paper towles seven kinds of seeds. This is a trick question right? Open a beer and then it freezes solid. Whats next microwaving icecubes to water with. Youall have to be making fun of us not so bright fokes, right. |
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
May 06, 2009
10:39 PM Post #6515198
| crazyfish3, not sure I understand? Open a beer and then it freezes solid? |
crazyfish3
Pensacola, FL
May 06, 2009
11:42 PM Post #6515501
| Gymgirl. TMaple wrote earlier about ice fishing and beer freezing after you open it. I understand the Texas style ice fishing it's a southern thing. Give a man a fish and he will eat one day. Teach a man to to fish and he will sit in a boat all day and drink beer. I'm having a little humor. Still 12 towles 7 different plant seeds , this hast to be a trick question. I have realy enjoyed reading the seed swaping and mystery seed fourm. I too was a victem of unknown seeds from dad. His was a way easyer choice,only two kinds to pick from. Purple pervian chillie peppers they were. They ward off colds, make real fine pepper sauce, and are so good looking I'm planting them outside my picket fence this year. I would be pleased to send you some seeds in about 6 weeks. I sent some seeds to Tenn. last year and the pepper sause makes a good Christmass stocking stuffer. Thanks again for the good work and humor. |
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
May 07, 2009
12:03 AM Post #6515562
| Crazyfish3! Sure I'd like some hot pepper seeds, but you've got to send me the hot pepper sauce recipe, too. We drink Louisiana Red Hot sauce for breakfast at my house.
Linda
My addy's in the contacts section. Or I can send it to you in a dmail. LMK! |
Tomatoluv
Ponchatoula, LA
(Zone 9b)
May 12, 2009
12:21 PM Post #6538942
| Gymgirl I have a report and a question.
Report all 4 are thriving still with flowers.
Question, I got a package from you that I dont remember requesting. It was for I think ozark purple mustards? Do you remember sending me this and can you tell me about this green? |
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
May 12, 2009
03:17 PM Post #6539800
| Tomatoluv! It was a giveaway I was offering to anyone wanting to try 'em. Since I was sending mystery maters the same time I was mailing seeds, I sent you some to try if you'd like to. You can read the beginning post below.
Linda
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/970484/
P.S. Great to hear the mystery maters have blooms! |
ivytwine
Cape May, NJ
May 12, 2009
08:50 PM Post #6541110
| I love this thread. We put in a school veggie garden at my son's elemenatry school this spring and it seems we're playing "mystery maters" with our pepper starts :) While repotting with first through third grades, the plant labels just didn't make it on the plants. It's all good! The kids are excited to solve the mystery. |
Tomatoluv
Ponchatoula, LA
(Zone 9b)
May 13, 2009
12:17 AM Post #6541831
| Gymgirl,
it was no problem. I would not have thought it strange if they had arrived at the same time as the Mystery Maters. But his envelope from you came yesterday and the MM seeds came months ago.. Believe me I am not complaining at all. SEND ME ALL THE SEEDS YOU WANT :-)
Thanks again and I will go read up on these seeds.
Jeremy |
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
July 16, 2009
05:04 PM Post #6827891
| BUMP!
What's the "MYSTERY 'MATERS" update? Does anyone have anything coming up yet? |
gardener2005
Baton Rouge area, LA
(Zone 8b)
July 16, 2009
05:21 PM Post #6827940
| Our first frost is usually mid December. You think I go time to try one? I have room. Maybe I could send you some seeds in the fall from something I`m growing.
Karen |
garden6
Lansing, KS
(Zone 5b)
July 16, 2009
06:25 PM Post #6828123
| Gymgirl~ sorry to report that only 2 mystery #1 germinated then was eaten by a pesky rabbit, none of mystery #2 nor "Pruden's purple???" germinated. It was fun just the same...always anticipating the first delicious bite of a home grown tomato is worth the effort. Thanks again for the seeds and letting me play. |
HoneybeeNC
Charlotte, NC
(Zone 7b)
July 17, 2009
11:25 AM Post #6830684
| Several weeks ago, I dug and moved to one bed all the volunteer tomato plants. I'm happy to report that one of them gave me a juicy ripe cherry tomato this past week.
Most of the plants are short and have thick stems - probably offspring from the "Patio Princess" I grew last year - these have lots of flowers, but no fruit set as yet. |
Patriotboy247
Jenison, MI
July 17, 2009
01:25 PM Post #6831155
| Mine are growing...started them VERY late from seed in Michigan but I have good soil and full sun. Problem is, we haven't had but a few days over 90 degrees and everything else has been high 70's, low 80's. Very unlike our usual summer. I will post when I have something to post :)) |
gardener2005
Baton Rouge area, LA
(Zone 8b)
July 17, 2009
03:24 PM Post #6831541
| Thanks for letting me try your mystery tomatoes! I`ll get your SASE with stamps and piece of bubble wrap out to you asap. I will plant part of them in case something goes wrong and try again next spring if I need to.
Karen |
akc87031
Los Lunas, NM
July 17, 2009
04:32 PM Post #6831827
| hahahaha...I have 2 egg cartons with Hollyhock seeds...I don't know which is which...I guess I will find out next year!! |
gardener2005
Baton Rouge area, LA
(Zone 8b)
August 14, 2009
11:04 AM Post #6945746
| Hi Gymgirl,
I`m still waiting on my mystery seeds. I hope you send them soon. I sent you a SASE and stamps on July 19 or 20. It was a bubble mailer with a pack of speckled japanese morning glory seeds.
Karen |
Gymgirl
SE Houston (Hobby), TX
(Zone 9a)
August 14, 2009
04:23 PM Post #6946645
| Karen,
I'll post them tomorrow! You should get them by next Tue or Wed.
Linda |
gardener2005
Baton Rouge area, LA
(Zone 8b)
August 14, 2009
07:01 PM Post #6947157
| Hi Linda,
Thanks for letting me play mystery tomatoes. :) |
CleffDiggitySD
Aberdeen, SD
(Zone 4a)
August 17, 2009
05:20 AM Post #6955573
| Do you still have any of those seeds left? I am taking a bio course this semester and that could make a great project. |
