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Gardening

NJCher

(37,865 posts) Fri Feb 16, 2024, 02:09 PM Feb 2024

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Shopping for Disease-Resistant Cucumbers and Got a Laugh

Had to share:

I have a list of powdery mildew resistant cucumbers and was searching the suppliers, in this case Fedco, and came upon one on the list: General Lee. However, it appeared as "Generally" at Fedco's page. When I clicked it, I got the explanation:

We had intended to drop General Lee because of the name, but this esteemed cuke received a reprieve when the supplier gave us permission rename it!

See for yourself. Put in "Generally" and click for "read more."

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Shopping for Disease-Resistant Cucumbers and Got a Laugh (Original Post) NJCher Feb 2024 OP

Should say: "Bland and unremarkable on first impression, with an RockRaven Feb 2024 #1

My neighbor is a farmer north of Toronto. MOMFUDSKI Feb 2024 #2

they only test for germination NJCher Feb 2024 #3

RockRaven

(16,266 posts)

1. Should say: "Bland and unremarkable on first impression, with an

Reply to NJCher (Original post)

Fri Feb 16, 2024, 02:21 PM

Feb 2024

understated toxicity, and a bitter finish."

MOMFUDSKI

(7,080 posts)

2. My neighbor is a farmer north of Toronto.

Reply to NJCher (Original post)

Fri Feb 16, 2024, 02:27 PM

Feb 2024

Grows onions and carrots. He told me the seeds sold to the public are not the best. The big farmers get the best. Who knew?

NJCher

(37,865 posts)

3. they only test for germination

Reply to MOMFUDSKI (Reply #2)

Sun Feb 18, 2024, 06:51 PM

Feb 2024

so there's no way to determine what's "best."

Seed companies buy from breeders, so really, it's kind of irrelevant who you buy from.

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