Burns Best Farm

Seed Starting Update & A Question

Yesterday, I got 150 tomato seeds tucked into their cozy little cubbyholes.  I planted Lemon Drop, Black Prince (for my friend Suzanne, who is now advertising their avaliability in three states!), Aunt Ruby's German Green, Kellogg's Breakfast, Yellow Pear, and Matt's Wild Cherry.  I saved a lot of Matt's seeds from 2006 and did not order any "bought" seed, trying to see if what I saved was viable and would germinate in sufficient quantity for what I need.  I think I have maybe 5 more varieties to start, with a couple of never-before-tried still to be planted (Pruden's Purple and Yellow Plum pop to mind.)

Today, we got two peppers started:  Ancho Hot Chili and Red Knight Bell.  Those are just two of what should be 8, I think.  Maybe more.  Mike buys the peppers, and he gets as carried away as I do with the tomatoes.....!!

On a related note, I know there are readers/bloggers who don't start seed but who will buy plants from a farmer's market or nursery.  This question is for you:  how much do you typically pay for a potted tomato plant?  And would you pay more for an heirloom plant started in organic potting soil?  I plan to sell some of my plants when they get big enough to be marketable, and I am just wondering what to charge.

Thanks!

DeniseB

Wow!

01:18, 2007-Mar-7 .. Posted by CatherineAnn

I'm trying not to be jealous of your garden LOL! We still don't even have ours tilled or raised beds built <sigh>. I did start seeds for one heirloom variety; but after I planted them I realized that they may not do too well in my climate :( . An experiment, I suppose.
In answer to your questions- I've never purchased plants from the farmer's market- only because no one at the local market offers them; but I believe I've paid anywhere from $1.49 per 6-pack to $2.49 for a larger single pot at garden centers. And, yes I would definitely pay more for heirloom varieties grown organically :) . Hope you have a fabulous market season!
Catherine

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10:04, 2007-Mar-8 .. Posted by Jonash2004

I think the prices mentioned above are about what I've paid. I just bought 4 (each) cabbage and cauliflower plants for about $4.50. I thought I was getting two different colors of cabbage. Eeek! Well, it's always fun to experiament!

Ashley