Firma Verde: A new tomato unlike any other
A project in Sunol, CA by Fred Hempel000days
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Introducing Firma Verde -- a green tomato that never softens, but nonetheless develops a unique ripe-sweet flavor profile.
Backers: 44
Average Pledge Per Backer: $29
Funded: $1,268 of $2,000
Dates: Sep 30th -> Oct 14th (14 days)
Project By: Fred Hempel
Backers: 44
Average Pledge Per Backer: $29
Funded: $1,268 of $2,000
Dates: Sep 30th -> Oct 14th (14 days)
Project By: Fred Hempel
$1,268
current pledge level
Last Updated: October 14 @ 10:45 -0400 GMT
63%
of goal
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Latest News
No funding through Kickstarter - but we have options 
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We did not make the Kickstarter goal. Which means that Kickstarter will not be collecting funds. You may contact me here: fred@growartisan.com I will fill rewards directly through our website, but if you contact me by email I can simply send... (Read More)
In the event that this project does not get funded
October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
If this project does not meet the Kickstarter goal we will have the exact same rewards at our Artisan Seeds website (www.growartisan.com) for 1 week. So, there is no danger of not being able to get what you want, if the project falls short.... (Read More)
Variety substitutions
October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
It has been suggested that flexibility with varieties offered would be useful for backers. We agree, and we are willing to make any substitutions requested, as long as we have seeds for the variety. We will do this through Kickstarter or through... (Read More)
Potential outcomes for this project
October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, Here are the potential outcomes for this project: 1. Someone champions the project, or it gets featured by Kickstarter and with increased visibility it gets funded. If it gets funded, Kickstarter will collect funds and we will deliver... (Read More)
A tomato ahead of it's time?
October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I am a little surprised that we are lagging. However, this is a tomato that is outside the norm. If the kickstarter goal is not reached, we will simply move equivalent "rewards" to our website, so anyone interested in the project does not have... (Read More)
Available this year only to Collaborating Members
October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Below is a a partial list of things available only to Collaborating Members this winter. 1. Red Bumblebee cherry tomatoes (top selections from 2016 trials) 2. Orange Bumblebee cherry tomatoes (top selections from 2016 trials) 3. Orange Tiger... (Read More)
New Rewards -- Plants!
October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Backers located near us may choose plant rewards. The plants will be available May 1, 2017 and may be picked up at our farm between May 1, 2017 and May 15, 2017. There is also a new reward that includes a breeding workshop (May 6th). At that... (Read More)
Green Bumblebee becomes Green Bee
October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Um... the Green Bumblebee was taken. So, I am using Green Bee for our new tomato. Back in the day I wanted to call our whole series the "Bee" series, but collaborators argued for "Bumblebee" instead. I guess I get at least 1 "Bee" now. (Read More)
"Firma Verde" changed to "Green Bumblebee"
October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Sometimes it is best to go with a name that means something to people. And we have already produced 3 cherry tomatoes called "Bumblebees" (Purple, Sunrise and Pink) that are available widely in the US, Europe, Australia and Japan. So, it seems... (Read More)
These are some of the 5 striped cherry tomatoes you get with the $25 reward
October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Lucky Tiger Purple Bumblebee Sunrise Bumblebee (Read More)
Information on the Collaborating Membership Program mentioned in the $200 reward
September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Our Collaborating Membership program is discussed here at our website. Please feel free to ask us questions about it here or on our Artisan Seeds Facebook page. (Read More)
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