Sakata says they are wholesale only but do distribute seed to many commercial places in many countries.
I found this link to be very helpful
http://www.sakatavegetables.com/inde...main/index.htm
I clicked on the Northeast and found which companies sold Sakata seeds.
And yes,in an earlier link I addressed whether it is F1 or OP and gave a link.
And I also forgot to say that I found the place where it was said that it was an heirloom, but I'm not in the mood to go back and regoogle.
Carolyn