Major seed companies- high demand- order soon

[buffalocreek]

Ditto for ordering other supplies as well. I ordered spring wheat from Walton Feed and it was back ordered 2 weeks. Also ordered a hand grain grinder from another company and it also was back ordered a few weeks, but all the orders finally arrived. People at both companies commented that they were busy, busy. Get it while you can.

[pamela]

If you have trouble with the catalog ordering look on eBay.
There are several regular seed sellers there that I order from and they may have seeds if you can't find what you're looking for in the catalogs.

Thanks for the heads up!!!!!!

[Amerocan]

Hi I work for the silverware company.

There's a surge in orders and we're running out!

Better order now before it's too late!! 

[Princess]

When I ordered my seeds this year, a couple items were "out". Field pumpkins and a specialty pumpkin from Baker Creek (they refunded me in CASH! I love them.). Bountiful Gardens ran out of black currants and substituted golden currants.

I made the decision in December to order more than I need or have room for. I can always plant them next year. If you can, and the seed companies have the seeds, order more than you'll need. They'll keep well in the refrigerator until next year.

[lady-t]

i just ordered this from www.heirloomseeds.com 

Item Description Price
 Qty
 Total
 
   
(237) CHEROKEE TRAIL OF TEARS BEAN 2.50
 1
 2.50
 
(220) GENUINE CORNFIELD BEAN 1.75
 1
 1.75
 
(214) DARK RED KIDNEY BEAN 1.75
 1
 1.75
 
(260) HUTTERITE SOUP BEAN 2.50
 1
 2.50
 
(C03) CHINESE MUSTARD - TATSOI 1.25
 1
 1.25
 
(52) COUNTRY GENTLEMAN CORN 1.75
 1
 1.75
 
(51) GOLDEN BANTAM CORN 1.75
 2
 3.50
 
(55) HICKORY KING (White) CORN 1.75
 2
 3.50
 
(562) TRUCKERS FAVORITE YELLOW CORN 1.75
 2
 3.50
 
(56) TRUCKERS FAVORITE WHITE CORN 1.75
 2
 3.50
 
(FL72) DWARF SUNSPOT SUNFLOWER 1.25
 1
 1.25
 
(FL75) SKYSCRAPER SUNFLOWER 1.25
 1
 1.25
 
(7036) ANAHEIM CHILI PEPPER 1.50
 1
 1.50
 
(7015) BIRDSEYE CHILI PEPPER 1.50
 1
 1.50
 
(7027) GEORGIA FLAME PEPPER 1.50
 1
 1.50
 
(7001) JALAPENO PEPPER 1.50
 1
 1.50
 
(7047) ACONCAGUA PEPPER 1.50
 1
 1.50
 
(7048) BURAN PEPPER 1.50
 1
 1.50
 
(7023) CHERVENA CHUSHKA PEPPER 1.50
 1
 1.50
 
(7009) SWEET BANANA PEPPER 1.50
 1
 1.50
 
(7044) TOLLIES SWEET ITALIAN PEPPER 1.50
 1
 1.50
 
(39) CHOGGIA BEET 1.25
 1
 1.25
 
(33) LONG SEASON BEET 1.25
 1
 1.25
 
(402) AMSTERDAM MINICOR CARROT 1.25
 1
 1.25
 
(405) AUTUMN KING CARROT 1.25
 1
 1.25
 
(401) DANVERS HALF LONG CARROT 1.25
 1
 1.25
 
(412) OXHEART CARROT 1.25
 1
 1.25
 
(4201) AMERICAN FLAG LEEK 1.25
 1
 1.25
 
(4202) GIANT MUSSELBURG LEEK 1.25
 1
 1.25
 
(4002) TOKYO LONG WHITE BUNCHING ONION 1.25
 1
 1.25
 
(4003) WHITE LISBON ONION 1.25
 1
 1.25
 
(4301) MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND SALSIFY 1.25
 1
 1.25
 
(3034) GOLDEN BALL TURNIP 1.25
 1
 1.25
 
(3032) SHOGOIN TURNIP 1.25
 1
 1.25
 
(3033) WHITE EGG TURNIP 1.25
 1
 1.25
 
(9006) BLUE HUBBARD SQUASH 1.25
 1
 1.25
 
(9001) BUTTERNUT SQUASH 1.25
 1
 1.25
 
(96) SWEET POTATO SQUASH 1.25
 1
 1.25
 
(97) TABLE QUEEN SQUASH

it is way more than i can plant right now, but it will keep for a while as well.    my son lives in troy alabama and i was talking with him today and he is having to live on 25.00 a week for groceries.  so i am sending him a care box with supplies and garden seeds.  he was excited about the seeds.  he knows i am a doomer, but he doesn't care.  he loves me anyway.

[Grower]

I don't know if it'll make people feel any better, but I ordered my seeds from Johnny's in January, and they were backordered on about 8-10 items then, mostly lettuce. It happens every year. I think that's kinda normal, as some suppliers get stalled or something. I'd worry, though, if a quarter to half an order or something was just not available.

[consumer #37450000]

I ordered from Baker Creek heirloom seeds and everything arrived about a week and a half after I placed the order.   They even sent me a lot of extra packets.  The seeds seem expensive, but if you order them in a package it turns out to be a good deal.  I got nearly 80 packets of seeds for 80 bucks  and shipping was just 3 bucks.  The other nice thing about the package is that if they're out of a particular variety, they will send you something comparable so you don't need to wait around for your seeds.  I was very pleased with them.  My seedlings are doing great too!

I know there's a link somewhere else on the forum, but here it is again just in case:

http://rareseeds.com/


Seed collections, I ordered the medium northern grower package:

http://rareseeds.com/seeds/Seed-Collections/

[Sophie B]

 

[consumer #37450000]

http://rareseeds.com/


Seed collections, I ordered the medium northern grower package:

http://rareseeds.com/seeds/Seed-Collections/

I am thinking about ordering that exact collection from them, since I live in Michigan.  I'm torn between that one and this complete garden package from Heirloom Seeds:

http://www.heirloomseeds.com/cgs3.html

Decisions, decisions.  I hope to put in my order this week.

I considered ordering that one too!  It does look like a really good deal.  I can't remember why I picked the Baker creek package, they both seem good.

I'll list what I got from them in case that helps you decide:

Type and number of packets:
amaranth-1
asparagus-1
beans-4
beets-2
broccoli-1
cabbage-2
carrot-2
cauliflower-1
celery-1
swiss chard-1
corn-2
cucumber-3
eggplant-3
endive-1
edible gourd-1
cover crop blend-1
ground cherry-1
mustard-1
assorted greens-2
basil-1
kale-1
leek-1
lettuce-2
melons-4
okra-1
onion-2
parsnip-2
pea-2
sweet pepper-3
hot pepper-2
radish-2
rutabaga-1
sunflower-1
summer squash-3
spinach-1
winter squash-4
tomatillo-1
turnip-1
watermelon-3
tomatoes-11

The only thing I didn't like about the package was the amount of herbs, only one-basil.  I'm just going to pick those up at the local organic market.  If you want to know any of the specific varieties I got from them just let me know!

[SouthLeftCoast]

Don't forget to check Pamela's Let Trade Seeds thread in the Best Of LATOC http://www.peakoilstore.com/forum/index.php/topic,10181.0.html

[Sophie B]

 

[consumer #37450000]

I was really surprised to get 11 varieties too!  I've got a little Jiffy greenhouse started with 6 to 7 of each type!  AHHH!  Oh well, it will be an interesting year, maybe I can sell some down at the farmer's market.

Good luck with your garden too Sophie B!

[swampman]

I got a major order from rareseeds.com last week.  Conventional wisdom says don't go grocery shopping when you are stoned and have the munchies.  I might add, don't buy seeds after an afternoon of reading doom blogs.  I now have enough seeds for the next five years.

I am storing the unused seeds in mason jars with a desiccant.  BTW, I have 2.5 acres of land and a crew is coming today to clear the back acre for a large garden and orchard.

I will be prepared.  Fortunately, I live next door to an equine Vet and have a ready source of horse manure for composting.  We get about 4 months of his barn every year.

[zigspider]

I got a major order from rareseeds.com last week.  Conventional wisdom says don't go grocery shopping when you are stoned and have the munchies.  I might add, don't buy seeds after an afternoon of reading doom blogs.  I now have enough seeds for the next five years.

Done the same thing (the buying seeds after an afternoon of doom )

Ordered the northern collection plus extra rutabaga and parsnips. Like you say, extra can be stored away - The site says good for 4 - 10 years if stored correctly.

Need to get started on the hoop-house once the snow goes.

Jerry

[greg]

I've been into organic gardening since Rodales first book on composting, back in the sixties.
Please. if you want to do it right. Whether you be a beginner or an expert.
Go to http://www.perfect-blend.com/.
It is.
Greg in Spanaway WA