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Review of supplier: Johnny's Selected Seeds

Oct 03, 2009 15:24

In the past I've ordered my seed garlic from Territorial Seed Company (also a fine company) but this year I ordered from Johnny's Selected Seeds when I was buying seed for a few different fall crops. I am sure there was some specific reason I ordered from them instead this year, but I can't remember why I decided to give them a try. I'm glad I did ( Read more... )

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z_o_e October 3 2009, 20:27:46 UTC

Can garlic be planted in a container and kept inside?

angelchrome October 3 2009, 20:58:29 UTC

Usually garlic goes outside because it needs a period of cold to bulb up. You can plant a few cloves in a container and grow them in a sunny window inside for garlic greens though, which are delicious.

waywalker October 3 2009, 20:39:31 UTC

I read about them in Good Earth News a lot, referred by the readers. They seem to have a great mindset for customer service and quality. Glad to hear another good review! Thank you for the referral.

angelchrome October 3 2009, 22:04:52 UTC

I'm trying to get in the habit of reviewing suppliers here since I find it really helpful when other people post reviews here.

regality3 October 3 2009, 20:52:20 UTC

I know Johnny's is supposed to be good; but, oddly, I had the second worst germination with Johnny's seeds--just slightly above Thompson and Morgan.

angelchrome October 3 2009, 21:00:09 UTC

I do find though that some companies just turn out to be duds for me too, no matter how good they work out for others.

They seem pretty customer service oriented, they'd probably have offered to replace the unsuccessful product if you ask.

eqfe October 3 2009, 21:31:29 UTC

I know its wrong for desease reasons etc., but I just find that seed garlic is just too expensive. It costs more to grow than buy if you buy seed heads.

angelchrome October 3 2009, 22:03:28 UTC

I'm such a cheapo in most other areas (lots of seed saving, seed exchanges, propagation from cuttings, etc.) that I don't mind putting up a little cash for the seed garlic. I also like to try out varieties more likely to perform better in the South.

briar_witch October 3 2009, 22:08:34 UTC

Yes, I was happy with Johnny's when I ordered from them this last spring. I may order from them again for next season, depending.