Product Availability

I offer three classes of product: seeds, in vitro plantlets, and roots/tubers.  Each is available on a different schedule.  One of the most common questions that I get regards when everything will be in the catalog for the year.  Unfortunately, there is no such time.  I grow and harvest year round.

Whatever is shown in stock is ready to ship and will usually be sent within two weeks.  I no longer offer anything as a pre-order.  You can sign up for a wait list if a product that you want is out of stock and you will receive an email when it is available again.  I used to delay shipping when the weather was freezing, but I no longer do.  If your order arrives damaged, I will refund it.  Shipping is included in prices, so you don’t pay more for multiple orders.

Seeds

Seeds are typically available year round, although the more popular and/or scarce varieties do often run out of stock.

In Vitro Plantlets

In vitro plantlets are my preferred way to offer clonal varieties. I make these according to the amount of excess that results from the ongoing maintenance of my tissue culture collection.  I tried offering plantlets on demand and it proved too difficult, so they are now offered only when I end up with enough material at the end of my own multiplication.  I transfer my plantlets about twice a year, so there might be two opportunities to get plantlets each year for a particularly variety.

Roots and Tubers

I only offer roots and tubers that are pot grown, because my field grown plants are exposed to powdery scab.  This is cheaper than plantlets, but even more unpredictable, as I am usually only offering excess that results when I grow out plantlets in pots for my own seed increase.  Roots and tubers will typically be available from fall to spring, although they often sell out before spring.