Update September 15, 2024
The first batches of tomato seeds harvested in 2024 are now packaged and ready to go. Please click on the "Seeds" tab above for details and updates.
Update 8-31-2024
Seed harvesting is in full swing now; yet I am still trying my best to keep up with any requests for seeds. At the moment, I am caught up, and will do what I can to make sure there will not be a delay of more than 3 or 4 days in filling seed requests, even during the most intense times of the harvest season. After all, sharing seeds of wonderful (in a diversity of ways...) varieties is what this is all about!
The first batches of tomato seeds harvested in 2024 are now packaged and ready to go. Please click on the "Seeds" tab above for details and updates.
Update 8-31-2024
Seed harvesting is in full swing now; yet I am still trying my best to keep up with any requests for seeds. At the moment, I am caught up, and will do what I can to make sure there will not be a delay of more than 3 or 4 days in filling seed requests, even during the most intense times of the harvest season. After all, sharing seeds of wonderful (in a diversity of ways...) varieties is what this is all about!
Update July 3, 2024
** Seeds of nearly 3,000 varieties of tomato are available - click on the Seeds tab above.
** Only about 1,500 of these 3,000 varieties have their customized, individualized page at this point. But any of the 3,000 varieties can be requested using the Universal/Generic link to the left. This is a work in progress, as I struggle to find the time to create an individual page for every variety in stock.
SHORT ON TIME? Already know what you're looking for? The Universal/Generic link to the left is your quickest, most trouble-free way to checkout, especially if you already have your "seeds wanted" list ready to go. There is no need to email me with a request for a customized invoice; that will very likely result in a delay of a day or two, as I don't check my email very often this time of year (growing season).
Having issues with the Checkout screen not scrolling? Try opening your checkout cart in a new tab or new window. It's a glitch I cannot fix, but this workaround seems to solve the problem for many. Also, try zooming out until the checkout field appears.
If the search fields (with magnifying glass) don't produce a variety you are looking for, please go to the SEEDS page and try a page search by clicking the "Ctrl" key and "F" key simultaneously.
If you are looking for a commercial hybrid variety, particularly a commercial F1 variety, you are in the wrong place. Please read the DT Disclosure Statement published at:
DT Shared Files
In this Statement, issues such as genetic purity, germination rates, excessive ambitions, etc. are also discussed.
**NOTE ABOUT SPEED: I try my best to fill seed requests within 3-4 days, regardless of what else is going on around here. If you don't receive your seeds within 30 days of placing your order (40 days for outside the USA), feel free to contact me at [email protected] so that I can track down the problem or send replacement seeds.
I don't offer package tracking service except for larger orders (50+ seed packets). Your patience and continuing support are much appreciated!
I have clear documentation of the USPS recently taking 20 to 28 (!!!!) days to deliver seeds of dozens of mailing envelopes via First Class mail - and this is domestic mail items! I have complained several times; but, their explanation/excuse is, predictably, "well, you all you have to do is purchase tracking service for all of your mail". For small mailing envelopes (up to 5 seed envelopes), this would essentially cost EIGHT TIMES as much money for shipping!! Needless to say, I am very reluctant to raise shipping charges from a flat $3 to $8 to $10. While I mull over such a drastic price hike, please note that once I relinquish a mailing envelope to the USPS, I am no longer in control of how long it will take to arrive to you. And yet another price hike by the USPS is coming in July - this time the largest price hike on record. Who to blame? Let's start at the top, with the man who is likely making MILLIONS from people who use the USPS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvjC-87jbNU
For lists of "Tastiest Tomatoes", "Big Tomatoes", etc., please visit:
DT SHARED FILES
Please refer to the latest Blog Post for recent (roughly monthly) updates.
If you're having trouble with the Universal/Generic link at the top left, just send me your "wanted list" via email and I will send an invoice. Navigation and even ordering can be a bit frustrating on some devices. Please drop me an email: [email protected] if you run into difficulties. But be advised - it's usually late at night before I even check emails and at times, due to fatigue, occasionally skip a day or two. Insanely busy... Thanks for your patience :-)
Also - I often include a "Business Card" or two - a sample packet of seeds. Of course you're more than welcome to plant these yourself; but I'm hoping you will pass along extras to other gardeners in your area. That's about the limit of my marketing budget: referrals.
Thank you very much for supporting the preservation and propagation of heirloom seeds from around the world! This is a one-person operation at all levels, and I seem to be unable to keep up on all tasks at all times...
Replace, Refund, Return policy
I will promptly replace seeds that did not germinate or did not produce true-to-type with seeds from another batch of the same or similar variety as you prefer. Or I will refund full or partial purchase price of any order at your discretion, for any reason, no questions asked. I strive for perfection but have not yet arrived...
Please don't return unwanted seeds; donate them to your local school garden program!! 🌱🌻🤓
** PLEASE NOTE - Website provider has a glitch that I cannot and they will not fix: on some electronic devices, the "Checkout Now" button disappears when you select more than 6 (on small screens) to 10 (larger screens) varieties. This glitch seems to depend upon your browser, device, or operating system. If this happens, try zooming out until the "Checkout" button appears at the bottom, then click on that and zoom back in as needed. Or try opening your checkout screen in a new tab or window. Or if this still doesn't work, please click on the link at the top left here, "Universal/Generic for any and all seeds available" for ordering. Or place multiple orders and I will promptly refund extra shipping charges. Or send me a list via email and we'll do this the old-fashioned way: with an electronic invoice. Thanks for your patience and understanding.
** Seeds of nearly 3,000 varieties of tomato are available - click on the Seeds tab above.
** Only about 1,500 of these 3,000 varieties have their customized, individualized page at this point. But any of the 3,000 varieties can be requested using the Universal/Generic link to the left. This is a work in progress, as I struggle to find the time to create an individual page for every variety in stock.
SHORT ON TIME? Already know what you're looking for? The Universal/Generic link to the left is your quickest, most trouble-free way to checkout, especially if you already have your "seeds wanted" list ready to go. There is no need to email me with a request for a customized invoice; that will very likely result in a delay of a day or two, as I don't check my email very often this time of year (growing season).
Having issues with the Checkout screen not scrolling? Try opening your checkout cart in a new tab or new window. It's a glitch I cannot fix, but this workaround seems to solve the problem for many. Also, try zooming out until the checkout field appears.
If the search fields (with magnifying glass) don't produce a variety you are looking for, please go to the SEEDS page and try a page search by clicking the "Ctrl" key and "F" key simultaneously.
If you are looking for a commercial hybrid variety, particularly a commercial F1 variety, you are in the wrong place. Please read the DT Disclosure Statement published at:
DT Shared Files
In this Statement, issues such as genetic purity, germination rates, excessive ambitions, etc. are also discussed.
**NOTE ABOUT SPEED: I try my best to fill seed requests within 3-4 days, regardless of what else is going on around here. If you don't receive your seeds within 30 days of placing your order (40 days for outside the USA), feel free to contact me at [email protected] so that I can track down the problem or send replacement seeds.
I don't offer package tracking service except for larger orders (50+ seed packets). Your patience and continuing support are much appreciated!
I have clear documentation of the USPS recently taking 20 to 28 (!!!!) days to deliver seeds of dozens of mailing envelopes via First Class mail - and this is domestic mail items! I have complained several times; but, their explanation/excuse is, predictably, "well, you all you have to do is purchase tracking service for all of your mail". For small mailing envelopes (up to 5 seed envelopes), this would essentially cost EIGHT TIMES as much money for shipping!! Needless to say, I am very reluctant to raise shipping charges from a flat $3 to $8 to $10. While I mull over such a drastic price hike, please note that once I relinquish a mailing envelope to the USPS, I am no longer in control of how long it will take to arrive to you. And yet another price hike by the USPS is coming in July - this time the largest price hike on record. Who to blame? Let's start at the top, with the man who is likely making MILLIONS from people who use the USPS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvjC-87jbNU
For lists of "Tastiest Tomatoes", "Big Tomatoes", etc., please visit:
DT SHARED FILES
Please refer to the latest Blog Post for recent (roughly monthly) updates.
If you're having trouble with the Universal/Generic link at the top left, just send me your "wanted list" via email and I will send an invoice. Navigation and even ordering can be a bit frustrating on some devices. Please drop me an email: [email protected] if you run into difficulties. But be advised - it's usually late at night before I even check emails and at times, due to fatigue, occasionally skip a day or two. Insanely busy... Thanks for your patience :-)
Also - I often include a "Business Card" or two - a sample packet of seeds. Of course you're more than welcome to plant these yourself; but I'm hoping you will pass along extras to other gardeners in your area. That's about the limit of my marketing budget: referrals.
Thank you very much for supporting the preservation and propagation of heirloom seeds from around the world! This is a one-person operation at all levels, and I seem to be unable to keep up on all tasks at all times...
Replace, Refund, Return policy
I will promptly replace seeds that did not germinate or did not produce true-to-type with seeds from another batch of the same or similar variety as you prefer. Or I will refund full or partial purchase price of any order at your discretion, for any reason, no questions asked. I strive for perfection but have not yet arrived...
Please don't return unwanted seeds; donate them to your local school garden program!! 🌱🌻🤓
** PLEASE NOTE - Website provider has a glitch that I cannot and they will not fix: on some electronic devices, the "Checkout Now" button disappears when you select more than 6 (on small screens) to 10 (larger screens) varieties. This glitch seems to depend upon your browser, device, or operating system. If this happens, try zooming out until the "Checkout" button appears at the bottom, then click on that and zoom back in as needed. Or try opening your checkout screen in a new tab or window. Or if this still doesn't work, please click on the link at the top left here, "Universal/Generic for any and all seeds available" for ordering. Or place multiple orders and I will promptly refund extra shipping charges. Or send me a list via email and we'll do this the old-fashioned way: with an electronic invoice. Thanks for your patience and understanding.
