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Vegetable Seed Catalog
In the past I have mostly bought my seeds from Burpee and some from Seeds of Change or Johnnys. This year I made the decision to try someone new and get the majority of my seeds from Baker Creek. Why? Well for one thing, they’re a lot cheaper. Buying seed packets at $3.95 each, adds up. My usual Burpee invoice winds up costing about a $100. Most of the vegetables that I want are only $2.00 per packet at Baker Creek.
Another reason is the fact that they sell open pollinated heirloom seeds. Most of the seeds I usually buy are hybrids. And because of that, I’ve never done any seed saving. What a waste. So I figured it was definitely time to change that. Maybe I’ll even get to participate is one of those seed swaps that I’m always reading about.
And the last reason is because they have some very unique offerings. Last year, gardening was a bit of chore. I really didn’t have much fun in the garden. Growing new and exciting vegetables will hopefully change that in 2009. Have you seen some of the melons in that catalog? They look like they came from Mars or the bottom of the ocean or something.
Spring is a long way off and it’s still another month or so until I start some seeds indoors under grow lights. Until then, it’s back to the catalogs.
Hey feel free to offer up your favorite seed catalog in the comments section if you like. When it comes to seeds sources, you can never have enough.
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11 Comments:
I did a little seed saving last year, and I plan to do more this coming year, since I will have all heirloom varieties.
Thanks, I'll check them out too.
Hi Kate,
I'm in Bergen County very close to the NY border. Taking a class is a great idea, I may do that this year.
Hi Matriarchy,
Yes, plant porn is awesome. :)
Before I forgot to mention Southern Exposure, which specializes in heirloom seeds specially adapted to our zone. You might want to check them out, too.
For instance, some of the same heirloom tomatoes that Baker Creek has for $2.00 are $.95 to $1.25 from Pinetree. I have bought from them for years. I think they save money by not advertising much or printing color catalogs or seed packets.
I'm not trying to steer you away from Baker Creek, but you mentioned price as something you were looking at.
Have fun planning!
- Marc
I like Pinetree Garden Seeds. Their packets are pretty cheap and just the right amount. I like their selections of ethnic herbs and veggies too.
Territorial is not much cheaper than Burpee, but I love their unique selection. They're the quickest company I've order from as well.
These 2 are my favorite at this point. Both have good selections of open-pollinated along w/the hybrids.
I wasn't able to save much last year because of all the hybrids I planted. I have saved a few varieties of heirloom tomato, but my goal this year is to plant at least half open-pollinated stock. We'll see how that works, I guess.