Hi All,

I just got my computer prompt to buy seeds
to plant in late may.

Problem: Burpee is out of stock on virtually everything.
I presume it is because of the RED Chinese virus of
death and hoarding.

What is a good alternate source of seeds that
actually germinate and are in stock?

Many thanks,
-T

T wrote:
Hi All,

I just got my computer prompt to buy seeds
to plant in late may.

Problem: Burpee is out of stock on virtually everything.
I presume it is because of the RED Chinese virus of
death and hoarding.

What is a good alternate source of seeds that
actually germinate and are in stock?

garden centers, store racks, hardware stores,
grain elevators, tractor supply, walmart, etc.

there is a good chance that many of these might
be closed to the public, but eventually they should
be open again.

i don't think you like anything i grow.


songbird

On 2020-04-03 18:43, songbird wrote:
T wrote:
Hi All,

I just got my computer prompt to buy seeds
to plant in late may.

Problem: Burpee is out of stock on virtually everything.
I presume it is because of the RED Chinese virus of
death and hoarding.

What is a good alternate source of seeds that
actually germinate and are in stock?

garden centers, store racks, hardware stores,
grain elevators, tractor supply, walmart, etc.

there is a good chance that many of these might
be closed to the public, but eventually they should
be open again.

Wally World is open. I will look at their rack.
I think I may have some ron-d-nice leftover
from last year somewhere.


i don't think you like anything i grow.

It is the diabetes thing.

On Friday, April 3, 2020 at 9:00:28 PM UTC-4, T wrote:
Hi All,

I just got my computer prompt to buy seeds
to plant in late may.

Problem: Burpee is out of stock on virtually everything.
I presume it is because of the RED Chinese virus of
death and hoarding.

What is a good alternate source of seeds that
actually germinate and are in stock?

Many thanks,
-T

This is the busy season for the seed companies; everyone who gardens is getting ready to plant. And I would guess that a lot of seed companies are short on help as a lot of their people might be out due to virus fears.

My wife does her seed shopping in January and starts most of them in flats in the greenhouse, so she beats the springtime rush. She wanted to buy something additional last week and ran into the same problem you're having, the seeds won't be available for a month or two.

I think Songbird has the best solution; check your local garden and feed stores to see what they have.

Paul

T wrote:
....
What is a good alternate source of seeds that
actually germinate and are in stock?

also check for local seed libraries. i can't
believe i forgot to mention this.


songbird

On 2020-04-04 05:18, Pavel314 wrote:
On Friday, April 3, 2020 at 9:00:28 PM UTC-4, T wrote:
Hi All,

I just got my computer prompt to buy seeds
to plant in late may.

Problem: Burpee is out of stock on virtually everything.
I presume it is because of the RED Chinese virus of
death and hoarding.

What is a good alternate source of seeds that
actually germinate and are in stock?

Many thanks,
-T

This is the busy season for the seed companies; everyone who gardens is getting ready to plant. And I would guess that a lot of seed companies are short on help as a lot of their people might be out due to virus fears.

My wife does her seed shopping in January and starts most of them in flats in the greenhouse, so she beats the springtime rush. She wanted to buy something additional last week and ran into the same problem you're having, the seeds won't be available for a month or two.

I think Songbird has the best solution; check your local garden and feed stores to see what they have.

Paul


Hi Paul,

Thank you!

I also changed my computer reminder prompt to March 2
to February 2. And I will definitely check Wally World
next trip to find no toilet paper.

-T

On 2020-04-04 09:38, songbird wrote:
T wrote:
...
What is a good alternate source of seeds that
actually germinate and are in stock?

also check for local seed libraries. i can't
believe i forgot to mention this.


songbird


Will do if I can't find what I want. I do
have a packet of unopened ron-d-nice from last
year, so I think I will get by.

Thank you!

-T

On 2020-04-06 19:06, wrote:
T wrote:


What is a good alternate source of seeds that
actually germinate and are in stock?
Although physical infirmity has kept me from the garden for a
couple of years, the "season" starts in September with a second planting
of veggies requiring more temperate conditions starting in mid-February
and continuing into April or May for a few truly "warm weather" items
such as okra or so-called "southern peas". For both of the reasons
cited by you, my #1 go-to's are Sustainable Seeds
https://sustainableseedco.com/ or Victory Heirloom Seeds
https://www.victoryseeds.com/. Both are good sources for organic,
untreated and OP. For larger quantities and for "safe" treated seeds,
it"s Reimer http://www.reimerseeds.com/default.aspx and for seeds
somewhat "tuned" to my climate, I buy from Southern Expusure Seed
Exchange http://www.southernexposure.com/.
Because I buy in the fall for an entire year, I have no idea
whether or how any of these folks might be coping with present
conditions, Hope this helps a bit.


Thank you!