Sowing tomatoes yourself is a pleasure. You can see the young plants growing and later you can harvest tasty tomatoes. But where can you buy good tomato seeds?
In the spring, many gardeners wonder what will be grown in the coming season. Tomatoes are often on the menu. Many hobby gardeners are considering whether to buy ready-made tomato seedlings from the garden center or grow the tomatoes from seeds themselves. We have already provided you with detailed instructions for sowing tomatoes.
In our opinion, the question of whether to use ready-made plants or seeds can be answered quite easily. We always prefer seeds to finished plants. Not only is it a lot of fun to watch the little plants, but you also have a huge selection of varieties. In addition, by growing your own crops, you can ensure that no undesirable substances such as pesticides and chemical fertilizers get to the plants. The only important thing is that you know where you can get the good, old and robust varieties. We have put together some recommendations for good sources of supply for you:
Robert Meier and family
www.romei.biz
Robert Meier, also known as the Franconian Tomato King, is located in beautiful Middle Franconia. Together with his wife, he has been caring for one of the largest tomato collections in Germany since the mid-1980s. He grows his plants with a lot of love and expertise and also gives interested people tours through his tomato paradise. Around 250 tomato plants of around 140 different varieties thrive in his show garden every year. You can also discover the very old and rare varieties there.
In addition to cultivation and seed production, there is also a self-developed tomato fertilizer and a patented irrigation system. This not only reduces work, but also gives late blight no chance. You won't find this dreaded fungal disease in Robert Meier's garden anyway. And that without any use of chemical pesticides. If you are ever in the area, it is worth taking a detour to the tomato paradise of theThe Meier family, who always welcome you with open arms. You should only make an appointment in good time.
Assortment:
- ~140 tomato varieties: Different, old and particularly rare varieties every year.
- ~30 selected and rare paprika & chili varieties
- Patented Tomato Irrigation System
- Tomato Fertilizer
VEN - Association for the Preservation of Crop Diversity e.V.
www.nutzPLANT Diversity.de
For more than 30 years, the Association for the Preservation of Crop Diversity has dedicated itself to the care and preservation of crop plants. He sees the diversity of species and varieties as a cultural asset. In particular, the old, rare and seed-proof varieties of all kinds of vegetable plants can be found here. The numerous members each take care of the preservation of some varieties. Because the advantage of seed-resistant varieties is that they pass on their properties exactly from generation to generation. For years it was only possible to get an insight into the almost immeasurably large treasure trove of varieties via a printed catalogue. Since 2014 there has also been a way to get an overview online. If you want to order the seeds, the request is forwarded to the seed producer via the VEN website.
Assortment:
- 35 tomato varieties
- Over 2000 other types of vegetables
- Organization of seed exchanges/exchanges
- Education and courses
Samenarchiv Gerhard Bohl
Anyone who wants to have a great experience in today's largely "digitalized" world should keep the name Gerhard Bohl in mind. Mr. Bohl's offer, referred to as the seed archive, includes an almost unbelievably large treasure trove of 3000 tomatoes, 600 peppers, 700 beans and many other types of vegetables.
Now for the highlight of the seed archive: If you want to enjoy the overview list, you have to send a letter with a 5€ note and a prepaid return envelope to the address below. Mr. Bohl then sends the list with all varieties as a 700-page Word document on a CD. Alternatively, it is also possible to send an empty USB stick (at least>2Gb) in an envelope.
Assortment:
- 3000 tomato varieties
- 700 types of beans
- 600Paprika Varieties
- Many other old and rare vegetables
Samenarchiv Gerhard Bohl
Waldstrasse 40
90596 Schwanstetten
Germany
No matter which of the three suppliers you order your tomato seeds from, you will definitely enjoy the interesting varieties. Because these taste much better than the watery greenhouse products from the supermarket.
Do you have a tip for another good source? Then please send us a message.
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