2016 Mostly Mystery 'Mater Mailing - Page 3

Rajun Gardener · July 18, 2016

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Originally Posted by kchd..

I like to start peppers and tomatoes as early as January & February, respectively, down here in Mississippi.

Same here.

Susan66 · July 18, 2016

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Originally Posted by kath

Lisa, I think I can answer this part. Yes, you should find out which categories the person wants to participate in and send seeds in that correspond to those categories.

Lisa - I'm still making up my mind about what categories I want to participate in - I promise I'll make my mind up! Although blacks/ browns for sure . Those are my favorites. But it's hard not to just get greedy when I think about what's available as possibilities!

I really appreciate your offer, though. Thank you thank you thank you!

Susan

AlittleSalt · July 18, 2016

I plan on sending in even more seeds than last year. The lights are on just to take the pictures.

greenthumbomaha · July 18, 2016

Last year I grew a bunch of blacks which I dearly loved but this year I started a lot of reds. I have at least three in the black/brown category that come to mind but of course I can't say anything further

You have plenty of time to make your wish list up. I just picked my first ripe mid season tomato today and it doesn't look like any more will be ripe for a few weeks.

- Lisa

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Originally Posted by Susan66

Lisa - I'm still making up my mind about what categories I want to participate in - I promise I'll make my mind up! Although blacks/ browns for sure . Those are my favorites. But it's hard not to just get greedy when I think about what's available as possibilities!

I really appreciate your offer, though. Thank you thank you thank you!

Susan

NarnianGarden · July 19, 2016

I'm planning on sending some hopefully interesting varieties too, - depending on the wish list.

Did add my requests on the google doc yesterday, it worked surprisingly well... ! Updated and saved the changes automatically.

MissS · July 19, 2016

I am thrilled to see so many stepping up to Sponsor others this year. We already have Sponsor's and the Swap has not ever started yet. It makes my heart glad!

NarnianGarden · July 19, 2016

I would like to sponsor someone, if I knew what varieties are needed / wanted for that.

Rajun Gardener · July 19, 2016

Do I need a sponsor if I send seeds in? I'm confused, someone explain it to me or give me a link to the rules.

Father'sDaughter · July 19, 2016

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Originally Posted by Rajun Gardener

Do I need a sponsor if I send seeds in? I'm confused, someone explain it to me or give me a link to the rules.

Sponsors are people who offer to send seeds on behalf of someone who doesn't have the seeds needed to participate. If you have enough of your own seeds to send in, then you're all set!

HappyGardener23 · July 19, 2016

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Originally Posted by Rajun Gardener

Do I need a sponsor if I send seeds in? I'm confused, someone explain it to me or give me a link to the rules.

No, you do not. Sponsors are for people who wish to participate but for whatever reason (usually because they are newer to gardening/seed saving) do not have seeds of their own to send in to the swap.

Non-sponsored participants send in seeds as per the instructions (and sometimes send in extra "bonus" seed as well that gets distributed among participants).

Rajun Gardener · July 19, 2016

Thanks, depending on how the rest of the season goes I may be able to sponsor someone too. I should be good from the looks of things.

sdambr · July 19, 2016

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Originally Posted by Rajun Gardener

Thanks, depending on how the rest of the season goes I may be able to sponsor someone too. I should be good from the looks of things.

I resemble this comment.

Tormato · July 19, 2016

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Originally Posted by Rajun Gardener

Do I need a sponsor if I send seeds in? I'm confused, someone explain it to me or give me a link to the rules.

I can't give you a link.
Because, as others who've participated in the past know

, there really aren't any rules.

So, relax and enjoy the ride. (I hope you like roller coasters)

Tormato · July 19, 2016

There will be 6 (not 5) categories for peppers...

Mild
Hot
SUPERHOT

Sweet
Paprika
Ornamental

On the google doc wish list, participants can list 5 (or so) peppers. Peppers are much more difficult to fulfill on wish lists. So, there will be the MMMM Spoiler Alert listing, for those that want to choose from what should be coming in.

Once someone is ready to list either their tomatoes or peppers (or veggie/fruit/flower seed too), I'll start that MMMM SA thread.

Kazedwards · July 20, 2016

Could there be an Italian sweet pepper category or non bell sweet pepper category?

-Zach

July 19, 2016	#36
MissS Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 3,146	I am thrilled to see so many stepping up to Sponsor others this year. We already have Sponsor's and the Swap has not ever started yet. It makes my heart glad! __________________ ~ Patti ~

July 20, 2016	#45
Kazedwards Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 368	Could there be an Italian sweet pepper category or non bell sweet pepper category? -Zach __________________ -Zach

July 19, 2016	#35
NarnianGarden Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Finland, EU Posts: 2,550	I'm planning on sending some hopefully interesting varieties too, - depending on the wish list. Did add my requests on the google doc yesterday, it worked surprisingly well... ! Updated and saved the changes automatically.

July 19, 2016	#38
Rajun Gardener Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Tomato Cornhole Posts: 2,550	Do I need a sponsor if I send seeds in? I'm confused, someone explain it to me or give me a link to the rules.

July 19, 2016	#44
Tormato Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MA Posts: 4,959	There will be 6 (not 5) categories for peppers... Mild Hot SUPERHOT Sweet Paprika Ornamental On the google doc wish list, participants can list 5 (or so) peppers. Peppers are much more difficult to fulfill on wish lists. So, there will be the MMMM Spoiler Alert listing, for those that want to choose from what should be coming in. Once someone is ready to list either their tomatoes or peppers (or veggie/fruit/flower seed too), I'll start that MMMM SA thread.