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igotmywings · 10-12-2012, 09:07 PM

Where do you guys order your seeds from? Locally I have a HORRIBLE selection. I am really looking for varietys that are good for zone 8A (i am in tucson arizona) and are draught hardy (or direct sun hardy ) buut I plan on putting up some sun shades soo that should help next year

babycat42 · 10-12-2012, 09:20 PM

interested too.

In our garden everything was getting burnt really bad until we put up a framework with sunscreen material. We also went through a huge amount of water and had to water twice a day.

3lilbubs · 10-12-2012, 09:27 PM

I'm in 8b southern california in the Joshua tree area at around 4,000 ft. I get the best germination rates and they just plain have the BEST c/s from seed savers http://www.seedsavers.org/ It's so great that for their seeds I don't bother to put more than 1 seed per hole because it would just be a waste! I try to order everything I need from them. I also like territorial seed co. http://www.territorialseed.com/

I have yet to find a seed store that specializes in edible garden needs for southwest states. Most just tout the virtues of moisture conserving native plants. If you come across one please lmk! It's a lot of trial and error, you have to look up the zones for everything you plant. I have found that timing and the type of beds is most critical.

Sunken garden beds have become a means of survival (my garden I mean) for me. I have the sunken beds with soaker hoses and I got straw bales and laid a 4-6" layer across the whole bed. I pushed aside the straw to plant and then covered back when the plants got tall enough. Mulch is your best friend. Works wonderfully, I watered those beds once maybe twice a week and they thrived! Next year I'm going with shade cloth sails over the tender parts of the garden because like you, once the sun is high at about 11-12 pm my plants begin to droop even if the soil is moist and cool. Here's an article you might find interesting!

http://scientificgardener.blogspot.c...of-tucson.html

sarahannecloud9 · 10-13-2012, 08:43 AM

I just can't say enough good things about baker creek! I had some seeds that didn't sprout and e-mail with questions, they replaced them! Wonderfull and helpfull people. Excelent selection!

vjbakke · 10-13-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by sarahannecloud9

I just can't say enough good things about baker creek! I had some seeds that didn't sprout and e-mail with questions, they replaced them! Wonderfull and helpfull people. Excelent selection!

Same here, they have great customer service. We live in zone 5 and almost all our garden was from seeds from them. I plan on ordering the seeds I need for next year from them as well. Their website is https://rareseeds.com/

3lilbubs · 10-13-2012, 10:46 AM

I've placed one order w/baker creek as well. Most did well, I thought some of the tomato strains were a bit weak, they weren't the strongest seedlings. Everything else was good.

igotmywings · 10-13-2012, 11:07 AM

Thanks for the recs you guys!! I greatly appreciate it!

igotmywings · 10-13-2012, 11:13 AM

did anyone grow and pickle the cucumbers off their site? any good recs?? I LOVE canning spicy pickles!!!!

sarahannecloud9 · 10-13-2012, 12:05 PM

Didn't can any but we did get their uzbenski (sp) and it is a true burpless. Even after Caydens fundo he was able to eat tons of them! I will stick with those for fresh eating forever, lol.

igotmywings · 10-13-2012, 01:01 PM

Thanks for the rec Sarah!

10-12-2012, 09:07 PM	#1
igotmywings Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Neverland Posts: 3,439 Ratings: 25 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	SEEDS Where do you guys order your seeds from? Locally I have a HORRIBLE selection. I am really looking for varietys that are good for zone 8A (i am in tucson arizona) and are draught hardy (or direct sun hardy ) buut I plan on putting up some sun shades soo that should help next year __________________ Follow me at The Whole Adventure I AM DESTASHING EVERYTHING. FROM BGE ORIGINALS, ALVA BABY POCKETS, PREFOLDS, THIRSTIE DUO SIZE 2'S POCKETS GOODMAMAS, AND MUCH MUCH MORE MESSAGE ME IF YOU ARE ISO ANYTHING Last edited by igotmywings; 10-12-2012 at 09:11 PM.

10-12-2012, 09:20 PM	#2
babycat42 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 1,949 Ratings: 18 Feedback: 100%	Re: SEEDS interested too. In our garden everything was getting burnt really bad until we put up a framework with sunscreen material. We also went through a huge amount of water and had to water twice a day. __________________ Wife to Andrew, Mother to Zoe(6), Luke(4), and Henry(2) Baby lost at 17 weeks. Ticker shows how far along I would be.

10-12-2012, 09:27 PM	#3
3lilbubs Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: California Posts: 19,205 Ratings: 314 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: SEEDS I'm in 8b southern california in the Joshua tree area at around 4,000 ft. I get the best germination rates and they just plain have the BEST c/s from seed savers http://www.seedsavers.org/ It's so great that for their seeds I don't bother to put more than 1 seed per hole because it would just be a waste! I try to order everything I need from them. I also like territorial seed co. http://www.territorialseed.com/ I have yet to find a seed store that specializes in edible garden needs for southwest states. Most just tout the virtues of moisture conserving native plants. If you come across one please lmk! It's a lot of trial and error, you have to look up the zones for everything you plant. I have found that timing and the type of beds is most critical. Sunken garden beds have become a means of survival (my garden I mean) for me. I have the sunken beds with soaker hoses and I got straw bales and laid a 4-6" layer across the whole bed. I pushed aside the straw to plant and then covered back when the plants got tall enough. Mulch is your best friend. Works wonderfully, I watered those beds once maybe twice a week and they thrived! Next year I'm going with shade cloth sails over the tender parts of the garden because like you, once the sun is high at about 11-12 pm my plants begin to droop even if the soil is moist and cool. Here's an article you might find interesting! http://scientificgardener.blogspot.c...of-tucson.html __________________ Liz - mama to four boys * Connor 11/16/02 * Riley 11/14/03 * Danny 8/23/06 * Wyatt 5/24/10* baby's pl'd so I moved on this kind of fluff: and I stay for the gossip.

10-13-2012, 08:43 AM	#4
sarahannecloud9 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Crossville, Tn (Pleasant Hill) Posts: 10,944 Ratings: 383 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: SEEDS I just can't say enough good things about baker creek! I had some seeds that didn't sprout and e-mail with questions, they replaced them! Wonderfull and helpfull people. Excelent selection! __________________ Sarah, OCD about, Chickens, Gardening, Farming, and all things Homestead! Wife 2 my savior since 97 Jimmy Ray, momma 2 my blessingsCayden 3/29/05 ANDWilliam 1/23/09~~Desperate for just 1 more. ~~Missing my beloved moma, Karen- 4/14/09 and Daddy-89

10-13-2012, 10:46 AM	#6
3lilbubs Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: California Posts: 19,205 Ratings: 314 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: SEEDS I've placed one order w/baker creek as well. Most did well, I thought some of the tomato strains were a bit weak, they weren't the strongest seedlings. Everything else was good. __________________ Liz - mama to four boys * Connor 11/16/02 * Riley 11/14/03 * Danny 8/23/06 * Wyatt 5/24/10* baby's pl'd so I moved on this kind of fluff: and I stay for the gossip.