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A source for seed for field crops
Some time ago there were some quesitons asked about where to purchase
small quantities of seed for grains and grasses. There are all kinds of local suppliers throughout the corn belt for these seeds, but most of them (including the one we use) really are not set up for mail order. I got a new catalog today from a place that mostly sells full bags (generally 50 pounds) of seed but that says they are happy to weigh out and ship smaller orders for a nominal extra charge. They carry wheat, oats, barley, and the other small grains, grasses, legumes, some wildflowers, and a discount brand of corn and soybeans. And a few other things, really a pretty full lineup. For some varieties they have both organic and regular. Their prices are much more reasonable than Johnny's and the other vegetable seed places. They have an online catalog at http://www.alseed.com Now I have not purchased anything from them and don't know a thing about them except that their catalog came in the mail, so it's not like I'm endorsing them or anything. Caveat emptor. Happy growing Charles |
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A source for seed for field crops
Charles Burton wrote:
Some time ago there were some quesitons asked about where to purchase small quantities of seed for grains and grasses. There are all kinds of local suppliers throughout the corn belt for these seeds, but most of them (including the one we use) really are not set up for mail order. I got a new catalog today from a place that mostly sells full bags (generally 50 pounds) of seed but that says they are happy to weigh out and ship smaller orders for a nominal extra charge. They carry wheat, oats, barley, and the other small grains, grasses, legumes, some wildflowers, and a discount brand of corn and soybeans. And a few other things, really a pretty full lineup. For some varieties they have both organic and regular. Their prices are much more reasonable than Johnny's and the other vegetable seed places. They have an online catalog at http://www.alseed.com Now I have not purchased anything from them and don't know a thing about them except that their catalog came in the mail, so it's not like I'm endorsing them or anything. Caveat emptor. Happy growing Charles If you're just looking for ordinary seeds, this site sells organic cheaper and in smaller quantities. http://www.waltonfeed.com I haven't checked the prices lately, but what i pay for a bushel (60 lbs) of wheat (untreated, cleaned and bagged) (not organic) at my local feedstore is about $5. |
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A source for seed for field crops
"Charles Burton" wrote in message ... Some time ago there were some quesitons asked about where to purchase small quantities of seed for grains and grasses. There are all kinds of local suppliers throughout the corn belt for these seeds, but most of them (including the one we use) really are not set up for mail order. I got a new catalog today from a place that mostly sells full bags (generally 50 pounds) of seed but that says they are happy to weigh out and ship smaller orders for a nominal extra charge. They carry wheat, oats, barley, and the other small grains, grasses, legumes, some wildflowers, and a discount brand of corn and soybeans. And a few other things, really a pretty full lineup. For some varieties they have both organic and regular. Their prices are much more reasonable than Johnny's and the other vegetable seed places. They have an online catalog at http://www.alseed.com Now I have not purchased anything from them and don't know a thing about them except that their catalog came in the mail, so it's not like I'm endorsing them or anything. Caveat emptor. Happy growing Charles Another source for seeds that are a little different is to go to a health food store buy organic open pollinated seeds. They are selling them for consumption but the germination rate is very good and they are definitely untreated. I live in the sticks but travel a three state area on a regular basis so I end up shopping for field crop seeds in Knoxville, TN, cast iron in South Pittsburgh, TN (home of Lodge and their outlet store), and herb seeds in Charlotte, NC. |
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A source for seed for field crops
Michael wrote: Another source for seeds that are a little different is to go to a health food store buy organic open pollinated seeds. They are selling them for consumption but the germination rate is very good and they are definitely untreated. I live in the sticks but travel a three state area on a regular basis so I end up shopping for field crop seeds in Knoxville, TN, cast iron in South Pittsburgh, TN (home of Lodge and their outlet store), and herb seeds in Charlotte, NC. I was givin' the Anasazi beans the eye last time I was at the local hfs. But I don't know if the pods are edible, and I mostly want snap beans. Pinto beans have very tasty but stringy pods. Horticultural beans look and taste like pintos, and also grow on half-runner bushes, but the pods are much less stringy. I grew them last year (expensive seeds!) but they didn't produce well because the beetles ate up the plants and stunted them. I should have sprayed them until the flower buds formed. I think anasazi is a half runner, but I'm not sure. Does anyone know if the snaps are any good? Best regards, Bob |
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