Brandon M.
Seeds should have a disclaimer!
First off, I don't like that their website doesn't allow reviews. The reviews the company finds favorable are the ones they choose to put on their website. I bought some tomato seeds from them not knowing that heirloom tomatoes don't bloom over 80 degrees, and we've had zero days this summer below 80 degress, therefore, I've had 2 tomatoes, and it's well into August! I've been trying to figure out what was wrong, and I finally came across a video and I did some more research. Rareseeds or Baker seeds needs to have a note on their website warning people that live in hot areas about this aspect of their seeds. I won't be buying from them any tomatoes or bean seeds because the beans have been terrible production-wise too. It's been a frustrating summer all because of this company withholding valuable information!
Response from Baker Creek Heirloom SeedsAug 6, 2026
Greetings, We don't withhold reviews from our website that provide feedback on a variety's performance, such as taste, yield, days to maturity, or how it performed in a particular environment. We believe this information is a valuable resource that helps customers in similar climates and growing regions make informed purchasing decisions. There are many heirloom tomato varieties that perform well in temperatures above 80°F, including Black Cherry, Barry's Crazy Cherry, Principe Borghese, Costoluto Genovese, and Ozark Pink, just to name a few. If you're looking for beans, our long beans are exceptionally heat tolerant and will continue producing even in temperatures approaching 100°F. Other beans that perform well in warm weather include Hidatsa and Dragon Tongue Bush Bean. You're always welcome to reach out to us for recommendations. Our experienced horticulture team is happy to help you select the varieties best suited to your climate and growing conditions. We also try to highlight standout characteristics, such as "heat tolerant," in our variety descriptions, and you can use the search function on our website to quickly find varieties with those traits. In addition to growing our varieties through the hot, humid summers and cold winters in Missouri, we also trial them at our tropical farm in Jamaica. We collect growing data and feedback from many other regions around the world as well. We understand that climates vary greatly and that heirloom varieties can perform differently depending on local conditions, so we are continually refining our variety descriptions and growing information to share as much of those observations as possible with our customers. Please know that we never intend to withhold valuable information. Our goal is to help every customer achieve the best possible results with our seeds, and we're always happy to provide recommendations and growing advice tailored to your area.