“No Italian tomato or pepper seed this year due to brown rugose virus?”
Ping to Ellendra for some solutions/suggestions for you.
She is the, ‘Seed Queen’ around here. :)
‘Seeds of Italy’ website has the warning about ‘brown rugose virus’ posted. No worries here...I saved PLENTY of seed, and the little devils are germinating already. ‘Italian Tomatoes, $20 each...payable in silver ONLY, please.’ :-)
I have to admit, I hadn’t heard of that virus before.
A quick search showed several countries that are restricting seed importation because of it, including the US. But, that’s not the same as saying seeds can’t be found. Just that they shouldn’t be ordered from growers outside your own country. Look for local companies, or ask around to see if any gardeners in your area have extra seeds they might sell.
The symptoms seem pretty mild. Plants might be stunted, fruits might look splotchy or be slower to mature. But as plant diseases go, this looks pretty tame. Try to keep your plants healthy, and wash your hands if you visit somebody else’s garden, or if you handle plants or fruits from the nightshade family.