[ContainerTed]

I've always made it a personal policy to isolate seeds that I receive in swaps/trades/whatever and plant them in a place that would physically isolate them from my main garden. It's not that I think everyone is sending out their worst. It's that I know that all folks who trade or swap are not experts on the pathogens that they may or may not have. I am always thankful that they share with me and accept that it is my responsibility to take precautions against the worst case scenario. So, most of the time, I try out new varieties in containers up next to the house. I can be more watchful of their growth and progress. I can also provide the best setup for them (growing medium, ferts, etc.).

If I were in a commercial operation, I might think about these additional processes to maximize my available stock with primary consideration to my business's public image. And, if not for discussions like this one, I need to know all my options - both easy and complicated. But, I also am a person who is always thirsty for knowledge. So, this thread is great. But, in my present configuration as an amateur grower, I can't see going to this extreme.

Salty, if you think the variety is true, then go ahead and save seeds and regrow. You might find, as I have found before, that it is just a matter of giving it a good environment to produce for you. Just keep it isolated as best as you can to be ultra safe with the rest of your plants.

JMHO!!