2013 Plant Swap
 

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=4]Once again it’s time to announce the CHOPTAG Spring Plant Swap meeting.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=4]This year’s event will be held on May 5th from noon to 3pm at the new home of Tony and Amy Powell located in Northern Kentucky.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=4]The theory is to bring your extra plants and give away more than you accept. That never seems to work for me.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=4]But if you don’t have any plants to trade you’re still invited. You can easily make up for the lack of plants by bringing food! As we get closer to May 5th and you know what extra plants you’ll have post a list here and people can get a sense of what will be available. People have been known to reserve plants so post early and post often. [/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=4]Remember that EVERYONE is welcome.[/SIZE][/FONT]

Amy's address is 2043 Moffett Rd. Independence, KY. 41051. Looks like it is just off KY 17 in Independence. I'll leave the actual directions to each of you.

Hooray! The house must be done!
Can't wait to see everyone again!

Woot woot!

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Woot Woot woot. I'm putting May 5 on my calendar. I'm hoping to talk some of my tomato/garden friends into this too. The tasting fest was my first time with you wonderful CHOPTAG folks and I can hardly wait!

spring is in the air
 

I love that blessed start of a tomato's life. Just thinking about a big fat juicy Homegrown tomato ..tomato sandwiches; tomato salads, Tomato you name it.. oh oh I'm starting to salivate..:D

Bill

Please see the first post for Amy's address.

sounds like a hoot, cant make it driving distance too far but post pictures of the event

[SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]I had a bit of a setback this year. I got into a fight with a table saw and had a pretty bad hand injury. I’m healing OK but everything takes me two or three times longer to do. I did manage to get some seedlings potted up and here is what I’ll have available for the Plant Swap. I only have 1 or at the most 2 of each available so get your order in early. :mrgreen:[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri][COLOR=black][FONT=Calibri]Aker's West Virginia[/FONT][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE][FONT=Calibri]
[SIZE=3][COLOR=black][FONT=Calibri]Big Rainbow[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][COLOR=black][FONT=Calibri]Brandywine, Quisenbury[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][COLOR=black][FONT=Calibri]Carbon[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][COLOR=black][FONT=Calibri]Cherokee Chocolate[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][COLOR=black][FONT=Calibri]Dixie Golden Giant[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][COLOR=black][FONT=Calibri]Eva Purple Ball[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][COLOR=black][FONT=Calibri]Great White[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][COLOR=black][FONT=Calibri]Italian Sweet - out[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][COLOR=black][FONT=Calibri]Japanese Black Trifele[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][COLOR=black][FONT=Calibri]KBX[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][COLOR=black][FONT=Calibri]Kellogg's Breakfast[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][COLOR=black][FONT=Calibri]Lillian's Yellow Heirloom[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][COLOR=black][FONT=Calibri]Mark Twain[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][COLOR=black][FONT=Calibri]Mennonite Orange[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][COLOR=black][FONT=Calibri]Red Bird[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][COLOR=black][FONT=Calibri]San Marzano[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][COLOR=black][FONT=Calibri]Taxi[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][COLOR=black][FONT=Calibri]Thai Pink Egg[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][COLOR=black][FONT=Calibri]Tiffen Mennonite[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][COLOR=black][FONT=Calibri]Vinson Watts[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][COLOR=black][FONT=Calibri]Winsall[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][COLOR=black][FONT=Calibri]Yellow Brandywine[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]
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Sorry to hear about your accident. My father-in-law got in that same fight a few years ago, and he lost too. Glad you are recovering and able to get back to some things you love.

If they are still available, I would love to have a Vinson Watts and an Italian Sweet plant.

Thanks!
Tim

Tim,

Got ya down for a Vinson Watts and an Italian Sweet

[SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]After I promised Tim the plants he requested I went back to update my plant count and realized I didn’t start any Black Cherry this year. :cry: So if anyone has an extra BC I’d like to have one.[/FONT][/SIZE]

My list:
[B]Black Cherry
Black Krim
Brandywine Sudduth
Captain Lucky
Cowlick's Brandywine
Dana's Dusky Rose
Dester
Fish Lake Oxheart (clear epi)
Hege German Pink
Henderson's Winsall (this one is iffy. 0% germination last year)
Kosovo Heart
Lancaster Pink (1 plant only)
Lescana
Stump of the World
Sun Gold
Wes
Wessel's Purple Pride[/B]

I should be able to cover you on the Black Cherry. Hope your hand heals up quickly.

[url]https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qilDRtdCspcdTsIDF__V__7PXVBP9SkTTVGZwg7G688/edit?usp=sharing[/url]
This is my list, sorry it's not alphabetized. I am getting ready to pot up, and I see some have no or little germination, not many but a few. Let me know asap if there is anything you would like, otherwise I won't pot it up, it will be culled. I didn't hit my goal of only 100 varieties this year, but at least its less than half the 600 or so varieties I had less year.

[SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]Hey Lurley,[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]As usual you have a great list. I’m not sure I need anything right now. I’m also sure that I’ll be forced to take a few home with me at the Plant Swap. :dizzy:[/FONT][/SIZE]

I've had poor germination results this year, especially with peppers, so if anyone has an extra pepper seedling or two, I'd be happy to take them off your hands at the swap.

I'll only have a couple extra tomatoes due to this as well, but I'll bring what I've got.

I cant wait for this! It will be my first time so I'm super stoked to see how this all works, and meet new people. I should have a few each of...

Ground cherry
Black cherry
Amish paste
Purple Cherokee
Early girl
Bull Nose peppers
Italian Peperoncini

I even have a few oddball herbs that might be ready by then. Is that ok to bring too?

beatpoet... I have a few extra pepper plants if you are still interested. And dont feel bad I had a whole row of peppers that did not germinate this year. I've had zero luck with King of the north.

Lurley, Can you bring me 5 of your all time faves-1 each! Thanks...your list is awesome...don't know where to start to pick out!
Also-Does anyone know anything about Ishtar? I got a plant from the swap last year from and I remember liking it but cannot find my notes on it. I will try to post my list soon! Looking forward to seeing everyone! Amy

Jerry, if still avail...1 Thai Pink Egg, 1 Winsall and 1 Big Rainbow. Thanks a bunch!

HeatherBell: Yeah, I switched up my seed starting medium this year and I think that was a bad decision now. Started I think about 14 pepper seeds and only 3 popped up after 3 weeks, my tomatoes did better, but still not great. I'll definitely take a couple off your hands at the swap if you bring them.

Amy,

Got you listed for 1 Thai Pink Egg, 1 Winsall and 1 Big Rainbow.

[SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]Well we’re just a week away. There hasn't been a lot of traffic here but hopefully we’ll have a good turnout. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone.[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]There hasn’t been any mention food either. Deborah and I will be bringing some macaroni salad. Any chance of getting some of that banana cream cookie pie? Mmmm good.:yes:[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]See ya next Sunday.[/FONT][/SIZE]

This will be my first time participating in the plant swap. What kind of food do people bring? do they need to be cold dishes? or can hot food be brought as well?

Bring any kind of food!
I need help with a description for Ishtar tomato!

If anyone is growing sungolds, I could use a couple (daughter's cat, rrrrrrr) and if anyone has Louisiana long green eggplant or golden marconi peppers, I had no germination on those.

Lurley I can cover you on the Sungolds.
I'll bring green beans with ham and taters!

I think I'm going to make a dip of some sort.

I'll bring deviled eggs and some kind of dessert on Sunday. Can't wait!

Tim

I'll bring a dessert, and Meri and another new member!

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Hey, Jerry, can you send the 'actual directions' to me please, maybe I missed it in the all the posts here.:panic:


[QUOTE=JerryL;324734][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=4]Once again it’s time to announce the CHOPTAG Spring Plant Swap meeting.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=4]This year’s event will be held on May 5th from noon to 3pm at the new home of Tony and Amy Powell located in Northern Kentucky.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=4]The theory is to bring your extra plants and give away more than you accept. That never seems to work for me.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=4]But if you don’t have any plants to trade you’re still invited. You can easily make up for the lack of plants by bringing food! As we get closer to May 5th and you know what extra plants you’ll have post a list here and people can get a sense of what will be available. People have been known to reserve plants so post early and post often. [/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=4]Remember that EVERYONE is welcome.[/SIZE][/FONT]

Amy's address is 2043 Moffett Rd. Independence, KY. 41051. Looks like it is just off KY 17 in Independence. I'll leave the actual directions to each of you.[/QUOTE]