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.