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Old April 13, 2013   #151
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Terrific! Thanks for updating us.
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Old April 13, 2013   #152
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Fred, I can see that you've been very busy setting up all the associations you mentioned above.

I've known Rob Johnston at Johnny's going back many years and when Tim first opened his High Mowing site, which is near me, there were lots of errors in variety descriptions, and I looked again a couple of years ago andthe site was vastly improved.

Someone in NH, whom I've known for many years, now retired from teaching and has set up his own website, told me he was doing trials, I guess, for you as well.

So what do you do for relaxation?

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Old April 13, 2013   #153
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For relaxation? We started a tea company.... because nothing is more relaxing than herb tea.
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Old April 13, 2013   #154
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Sunrise Bumble Bee (nickname for culinary use = Venere) will also be released this year. Details to be announced soon.

Sunrise Bumble Bee is the variety shown in my avatar.
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Old April 14, 2013   #155
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Something new from FrogsLeap Farm and Artisan Seeds:

Blue stripes over Pink
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Old April 14, 2013   #156
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WOW!!!!! How soon can we grow it!
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Old April 14, 2013   #157
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There is a small chance it will be available next year. More likely the following year. It depends on how uniform the line is this summer, and whether or not the flavor consistently stays up to speed.

There is also always the possibility that we have to go back to the drawing board, if the flavor is not maintained this summer, or in future generations. It happens.

It is tempting to give beauty a pass on flavor, but we try not to do it.
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Old April 15, 2013   #158
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Hi Fred,
my order came today,thank you!
Thank you also for the Mareko Fana Pepper.Can you tell me more about them?Are they very hot,good for frying in olive oil,...?We love hot here ;D
thank you again,L.
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Old April 15, 2013   #159
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More about Mareko Fana

Link 1

Link 2

Mild heat when young -- use like Padrons

Medium heat when mature -- great depth of flavor. Good for eating fresh or for drying and flaking.
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Old April 17, 2013   #160
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Fred that Pink with Blue stripes looks great. I hope it works out this summer!

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Old April 19, 2013   #161
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Modern Farmer article is out

http://modernfarmer.com/2013/04/luck...ers-get-lucky/

As with all articles, it is not 100% accurate. But you will get the idea.
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Old April 19, 2013   #162
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Great publicity Fred. Congrats!

Is this one different than Green Blush?
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Old April 19, 2013   #163
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Green Blush used to be the working name for Lucky Tiger.
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Old April 20, 2013   #164
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https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

Yes Fred Looks very enticing indeed, I'm lusting after it, Like I did when I saw my first Pink Berkley Tie-Dye.
Good luck with it

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Old April 20, 2013   #165
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Glad to see you get more exposure Fred. The Pink Bumble bee and Highland kale are ready for transplant and the Mareko peppers are popping up. As soon as I have room I'll get the Captain Lucky, Purple Bumble bee and Blush started. I can't wait for my friends and family to try them.
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