Re: Pre- 2000: Lost seed genetics
I maintain a frozen seed stock to prevent loosing the strain due to genetic
failure or seed born disease. Some of the stock goes back to pre 1991. I will
post an updated list sometime in January maybe next week. I cannot grow any
for a few years due to soil born disease unless I find a new spot which is not
likely. Some stocks are rare and would only be given to someone who is an
accomplished grower but is growing in a plot that is 5 years or less old to
prevent introducing disease into the strain. I guess you would have to adopt the
seed and be approved before the adoption. :-).
George Brooks
North Tewksbury, MA USA
www.greenholloworchard.com
Approximately 25 miles Northwest of Boston
in the Merrimack River Valley
Zone 5N
Personal Bests
617.6 1991
641 1993
648 2000 (Unofficial & died prematurely on Aug 29)
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