Jeannette W.

I have purchased my seeds and plants for burpee for 30 years, and my father did before me. It is with great disappointment that I find myself unable to continue to do so.
For the last 4 years I have purchased the heirloom tomato collection. The first year it was excellent. 6 plants, 4 varieties of heirloom plants, great flavors, healthy and productive.
The second year two of the plants were not heirlooms, instead they were Burpee Big Boy Hybrid tomatoes. A very nice tomato, but not what I ordered. They automatically sent me a coupon to allow me to get two free tomatoes the next year.
The next year I used that coupon, but still got two hybrid tomatoes. Hmm. Odd but I put it down to the coupon and went on with life.
In 2020 I received 6 tomatoes, 3 of which were Hybrids. Not Heirlooms. Not what I ordered or wanted. When I called to see what the deal was, I was told that Hybrids were Heirlooms. Clearly not true and very disappointing that they thought I was so stupid.
I won't be buying anything from Burpee anymore. I'll buy my plants at the local greenhouse, which, although they have a smaller selection, doesn't treat me like an idiot and fully appreciates my business. Should have been doing that all along.