2017 Mostly Mystery 'Mater Mailing

[Tormato]

Originally Posted by charline

It was Big Zac, forgot to put it in my list...

..and Black Moore?

[Tormato]

Originally Posted by agee12

Question about the seeds from the 2016 MMMM, was anyone able to grow Zatta melons - the seeds were old so germination was iffy.

This year, I had zero germination from any melons dated 2011, or earlier.

As for Zatta, the taste is good (there are better), but the texture is akin to baby food.
It's the softest melon I've ever trialed.

"Firm, but melting" is the phrase often used by "experts" for what they consider the best texture in many fruits. Zatta clearly doesn't make it.

[Tormato]

Originally Posted by spacetogrow

If you still have them, I'd like:

Beans
-Black Valentine
-Early Idaho
-Kahnawake Mohawk
-Zuni Shalako

Winter Squash:
-Lofthouse Buttercup

Thank you & Merry Christmas

Are you still looking for Lazy Housewife (the real "roundish" seed)? Let me know how many, as I have lots of seed.

I will send Early Idaho, Kahnawake Mohawk, and Zuni Shalako (I only have a few seeds of each).

As for Black Valentine, I have lots of seeds. But...some of the seeds are shiny, and some are dull. I don't know if weather conditions causes this, or if it's incorrect seed. I'll let you decide what may or may not be the real Black Valentine.

[Tormato]

Originally Posted by Fritz77

It looks like my seeds didn't make it to Tormato's mailbox. I'm sorry and disappointed about that.I can't believe how unreliable the post service still is in 2017. I won't give up though and will give it another try next year.
By the way...merry Christmas to everyone.

My bad. Your seeds made it. I was offline for quite awhile, and then forgot to post it

[Tormato]

Finally starting to go out...

CA Sm M (forgot to insert a suggested varieties for 2018 MMMM card)
CA Yu F
CO Do H
IN Pu J
NJ Di K
TN Pa B (got 40 acres and a mule?)

Whoo Hoo!! ::happy dance:: ::happy dance::

And LOL; just a few acres, myself, and occasional 'mule' service from DH... but really, I hope I didn't ask for too much - it's my first swap other than with individuals and I wanted to send and receive plenty!

So exciting!!! And thanks again

PS So happy to hear about Fritz' seeds, too; that's great news!

[Tormato]

Originally Posted by MdTNGrdner

Whoo Hoo!! ::happy dance:: ::happy dance::

And LOL; just a few acres, myself, and occasional 'mule' service from DH... but really, I hope I didn't ask for too much - it's my first swap other than with individuals and I wanted to send and receive plenty!

So exciting!!! And thanks again

PS So happy to hear about Fritz' seeds, too; that's great news!

The "occasional" 'mule' is in for a surprise.

Got bean poles?

[Tormato]

I may have made a big boo boo. Those few participants who did not include a wish list in your packages, and later PM'd them...well I wrote them down, and I think I deleted the PM's (as I can't find them). Now I cant find my written lists, either. Please PM again, while I look.

[Tormato]

And, those requesting Lofthouse Buttercup, you may want to check out the Miscellaneous Edibles forum.

Originally Posted by Tormato

The "occasional" 'mule' is in for a surprise.

Got bean poles?

I guess we do make a pretty good mule team - been digging up the lawn since we moved in

Bean poles, yes but I have a feeling there'll be more by spring... lots of cattle panels too! Arched, singles, rows, and 40' of cross-braced! Gonna try arching a few even higher this year and see how that goes...

[spacetogrow]

Hi Tormato,

Yes, I'd be happy to get the roundish Lazy Housewife seeds.

The Black Valentine I've grown in the past had shiny seeds. For what it's worth, those are my go-to snap beans if we have a cold, wet spring because they are shorter season and are supposed to be able to handle cold better than most common beans. The seeds I already have are getting pretty old so I wouldn't mind a goodly amount...cuz this is Minnesota.

Stay warm and have a great New Year!

[Fritz77]

Originally Posted by Nan_PA_6b

Aww, Fritz, I'm so sorry to read this! Wow, what a disappointment! Do you know what happened to your seeds?

Nan

Mmm...I don't know for sure. When I went to the post office to ship my seeds, the lady gave me various options. I chose one through which I couldn't track the package but I had a code to check when it was delivered to the recipient. Well, this code shows no sign of life
I guess it either got lost or someone at the customs decided to try new heirloom varieties next spring.

[Father'sDaughter]

Originally Posted by Fritz77

Mmm...I don't know for sure. When I went to the post office to ship my seeds, the lady gave me various options. I chose one through which I couldn't track the package but I had a code to check when it was delivered to the recipient. Well, this code shows no sign of life

I guess it either got lost or someone at the customs decided to try new heirloom varieties next spring.

Fritz, go back and look at post #259 from Tormato!

[Fritz77]

Originally Posted by Father'sDaughter

Fritz, go back and look at post #259 from Tormato!

Oops...It looks like I need glasses. Thank you and shame on me for blaming the customs and the ever struggling Italian mail service

[shyxlilfox]

Received my seeds! Thanks a ton, Tormato! Time to re-do my tomato planting plans.