Hey Gang,
DonLava and AjiJoe (Hey Bud) email me direct and we'll work something out.
pepperjoe@sc.rr.com
Looks like a couple of my 'fans' found this thread and commented. I'm not surprised.
You would think I'd get weary of these guys...but no I won't...not in my nature. I'll be as tenacious as I have to be...so, I'll answer.
Some of them tried selling seeds, and found out it ain't so easy.
But it is easy to critisize. I keep telling them success is a strong Barometer for credability...not sure if they hear that.
I just hired on 3 more growers for 2013 seeds to keep up with demand.
Just on the Penny's Tomatoes side of the Business we have 9 new varieties of 'Dwarf Tomatoes' that I expect to be huge sellers in 2013.
So if anyone else is interested in growing, drop me an email explaining your set up. No Chemicals and need some decent isolation.
pepperjoe@sc.rr.com
These 3 growers met my stringent guidelines and should be a good source for quality seeds.
They will only grow seeds THAT I SUPPLY....leaving us in the drivers seat for quality and purity.
That quote..."I don't buy seeds from large wholesalers", Here is what is actually on my Website: "
Many of our hot pepper seeds we extract and process ourselves. Pepper Joe, Family, Friends and a few business Associates do all of the work. We only keep the largest, strongest seed from ripe and healthy Peppers"
That old quote was actually from my first catalog we put out back in 1990. I have dozens of website pages with hundreds of different paragraphs. We update it yearly. Send me the URL for that quote, and I'll remove it.
It was true back in the day. The good ole' days. As our business has changed, so have we.
I've bought seeds from Judy @ Chilgrowers...several times.
I've spoke to Mike McDermott and a few other reputable Chileheads as well. Just didn't make the deal.
And I also bought from a few High level growers righ here on good ole' THP. Two of them asked me to keep it confidential. That's their business, but I respect them and kept my word now.
Look, I never said Pepper Joe's was for everybody. We're not. Especially on THP where you have more hobbyist and traders than other sites. We're not for you? Fine. Just go elsewhere. It 's that simple.
I don't even know where you get the time to do so many posts? Whenever I do these long posts I feel guilty that I'm taking time from the business. But I made the mistake of being off of here for a month or so, and the same handful did their 'Piling up' thing so I'll stay on as long as neccessary.
I'm heading to meet the Pepper Team and their stuff on Wednesday if all goes well.
Like I said I'll get pics, documentation etc.
I'm even skeptical now about the now infamous 600 varieties...but I'm not going to rush to put it up here...my word to them on confidentiality is more important and comes first. All in good time. But when the press releases come out, we'll post it all. Of course the few critics here will have these guys for Lunch. That's the way they roll. Soem folks have too much time on their hands. And they'll pick some things apart in the press releases. Good. It's a Free World. Then it will be you against these guys...who run a reputable business. It all adds to the Buzz that helps us in the industry.
Hey gang, on a strictly positve note...as weary as we all are with the race for the Next Hottest Pepper (I'm still thinking about running a Big Free Seeds contest to name the pepper...who's in???)
I'll tell you the really cool thing. It all creates a Buzz for our Industry that's spectacular. You wouldn't believe the emails we get, Facebook postings (34,000 customers and growing
) and letters we get on the SuperHots. Everybody wants them...and they list a ton of comments on how they use them, make their own Hot Sauces, Cooking + BBQing...giving it to the guy at work...tricking Uncle Fred into eating one..etc. It has created a positive Buzz and interest in Chiles and gardening like I've never seen. Many are newbies that the SuperHots brought into the Arena.
Now is that awesome or what.
And THANKS to the members of THP that helped elevate this and were in the trend WAY AHEAD OF THE REST OF US.
Fiery REgards,
Pepper Joe