Heirloom companies?

[desertgirl]

I want to order heirloom seeds for my garden, which company do you guys like? I live in the desert-anyone know a company that might have seeds better suited to my hot,dry climate?:/



A similar thread was started on BYC, but I didn't see a clear answer...

 

[wifezilla]

I have been using baker creek. I just read descriptions carefully to make sure I don't get something that can't take the heat. I also tend to use short season veggies because the nights are so cool...and you know all about that

If you want to grow tomatoes, get some of those Wall-O-Water things. You can even make one with old 2 liter soda bottles. That extra warmth at night makes a BIG difference.

 

[digitS']

Only heirlooms, DesertGirl? Does that mean you won't be ordering from the Chile Pepper Institute at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces?

Okay, okay . . . leave that aside . I was going to say Seeds of Change in Sante Fe. They send me a nice catalog (of expensive items) each year. But, I see they've pulled quite a few negatives on the GardenWatchDog last year. I communicate a bit with gardeners in the high deserts of Colorado. One orders from Heirloom Acres but I see the same, recent negatives . . . :/ ?

Another 2 dry-country gardeners swear by Skyfire Garden Seeds.

Now, I'm in a fairly dry country too and grow several heirlooms. I just learned that the Utah Sweet Onions that I grow are considered heirlooms by some . My heirloom seed comes from all sorts of places (including my grandmother who passed away 20 some years ago). I don't order from a company that sells heirlooms, exclusively.

For tomatoes and peppers, Tomato Growers Supply just seems to me to be a very fine company. And, I'll order from Casey's Heirloom Tomatoes in Calgary for the 1st time soon.

Steve

 

[curly_kate]

I have to agree on the Baker Creek recommendations. They have lots of seeds from all over. I also like Kitchen Garden Seeds, although they also sell some F1 seeds along with the open-pollinated varieties. They have a pretty catalog, too.

 

[desertgirl]

Thanks all. I have some researchig to do!

digitS: You are simply amazing!

 

[lesa]

Check out Seed Savers Exchange. Just received their catalog and it looks wonderful. I will definitely fill out my seed buying with them. All certified organic too.

 

[desertgirl]

Looking into it-thank you!

 

[bigredfeather]

I used Pinetree Garden Seeds. Great selection of heirlooms and received my order only a few days after ordering.

 

[simple life]

I ordered seeds from Landreths recently and got the order two days later along with a beautiful catalog.

 

[vfem]

Maybe GrowOrganic.com I've used them for Garlic and Onions in the fall! LOVELY! They're doing so well.