So, here we go !!!
 

Àloha,
It is tìme. My tender little ones are waiting. But what is next ??
Mat su Express is in the mix !! Porters pride is falling a ???
Big Cheef in the lead...... yes it's Big Cheef by a nose. Can a braddah , get a matsu that can kill 'em ?

OK, I'm too old to understand what you wrote. To use slang from my day, I can't dig what you laid on me...

[SIZE=4][FONT=Garamond][B]Nan - it's regional (Hawaii-specific), not generational. :)
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[SIZE=4][FONT=Garamond][B]Tom - Good luck on your season![/B][/FONT][/SIZE]

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[QUOTE=Tomzhawaii;731006]Àloha,
It is tìme. My tender little ones are waiting. But what is next ??
Mat su Express is in the mix !! Porters pride is falling a ???
Big Cheef in the lead...... yes it's Big Cheef by a nose. Can a braddah , get a matsu that can kill 'em ?[/QUOTE]

Without photos it didn't happen, lol!:P

Sorry, just got too excited. But it has been busy. I picked 9 finally ripe tomatoes today. They are the Daiso japanese dollar store kind. For me it's a huge success. And they really taste great. I gave some to the neighbors. They knocked on my door, to tell me how great they were. Yes, I'm still smiling.
Aloha,
Tom

Todays history
 

So here is my taste test

Wow! SO red. My eyes are starved for real tomatoes.

Florida Everglades showing promise. Big Cheef still the one. Next will be this wierd Brandywine IVO.
Because nobody can give me an answer what IVO is. Or where it is from.
Aloha

They sell seeds at your local Daiso store? Ours don't here...wish they did. Good quality & quantity in those packets.

Daiso seeds
 

[QUOTE=peebee;731375]They sell seeds at your local Daiso store? Ours don't here...wish they did. Good quality & quantity in those packets.[/QUOTE]

Aloha,
I bought them in Japan Daiso. We have 2 stores here, but haven't been there yet. Now , I have a good excuse to go.
Thanks & Aloha,
Tom

I buy from Daiso in Japan too but mainly lettuces, turnips and daikon. Tomatoes I will buy in HD type stores or online there.

[QUOTE=peebee;731507]I buy from Daiso in Japan too but mainly lettuces, turnips and daikon. Tomatoes I will buy in HD type stores or online there.[/QUOTE]

If you're in Japan and like heirlooms, try [URL="http://noguchiseed.com/"]noguchi seeds[/URL]. I prefer them to kitazawaseed. Kitaza is easier if you're stateside though and or can't be bothered by customs.

I bought for cheap
 

[QUOTE=peebee;731507]I buy from Daiso in Japan too but mainly lettuces, turnips and daikon. Tomatoes I will buy in HD type stores or online there.[/QUOTE]

Peebee,
I wish that I had Daikon. It was a 2 pkts for 100¥ so I grabbed beads , peas and edamomi. It's my disaster seeds. The wife is in Japan now. Let me know if your after certain seeds from Daiso. She will leave in the next few days. I will now add Daikon to my list. Haha she will not bring me beer anymore. It's my true exclusive delight. Mostly, the Akuagi.
Let me know. I wwill check tomorrow.
Aloha, Tom

I like the lettuce called Sanchu from Daiso so, you should try. It's a good romaine/leaf type.
No, I have to go to Japan myself soon but thanks for offering Tom.

[QUOTE=Tomzhawaii;731511]Peebee,
I wish that I had Daikon. It was a 2 pkts for 100¥ so I grabbed beads , peas and edamomi. It's my disaster seeds. The wife is in Japan now. Let me know if your after certain seeds from Daiso. She will leave in the next few days. I will now add Daikon to my list. Haha she will not bring me beer anymore. It's my true exclusive delight. Mostly, the Akuagi.
Let me know. I wwill check tomorrow.
Aloha, Tom[/QUOTE]

[URL="http://www.extento.hawaii.edu/kbase/resource/cultivarmo_trial.htm"]University of Hawaii did grow trials on daikon[/URL], several were japanese heirlooms.

[URL="http://www2.hawaii.edu/~hector/VegCropUpdates/1996/March96.pdf"]Another UofH study with more cultivars.[/URL]

I have some Tokinashi if either you or peebee want to try.

I'd say 7/10 of things at daiso are hybrid. some variance expected if you save seed. Good hybrids though. The asian seed houses - know-you, sakata, tokita, etc... all do a great job.

Scooty,
Yes, these seeds produced way more than expected. I still use U.H. lettuce and now cauilflower. As it turns out my fox farms will be hard to get. I'm trying Aurora Soul now, but it's back to learning again. I expect to use this quart and go from there. Big Cheef is still the front runner and Everglades is "not dead" just a note is that for Hawaii summer is brutal. More so than other places. It is about shade and plenty of water.
Aloha & Thanks for sharing.
Tom

Big changes
 

Aloha,
I decided to change or try a new liquid nutrient. Well, hands down we have a winner. My new one is Aurora innovations "Soul ". I will let you decide, which is better. Both pix are Big Cheef, started on the same day. The smaller one sprouted 2 days earlier that the other. I am waiting to see the outcome. But more seeds are definitely going to be grown.
Aloha8-)

Mahalo
 

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Dave,
Thanks for you kindness.
Things are moving along. I did post pictures, of the Big Cheef. Also, the everglades are coming along slowly.
The Japanese Oxhearts are doing well in N.Y. catskills. The russian orange is the standout. It's beating a long established Mortage lifter & Amish paste.
Thanks to all the dedication of all the people here on Tomatoville.
Mahalo,
Tomm

Go Big or sit on the porch...
 

Aloha,
I posted before, but I did run some water . No runs, no drips no errors. As far as I know.
But all is good for my new rail system. Yes, here we go. The new nutrients look very promising. And the next step is fill up the holes.
Stay tuned.
Aloha

[SIZE=4][FONT=Garamond][B]I can't wait to see how the new setup looks in a couple of months!
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[QUOTE=Koala Doug;732746][SIZE=4][FONT=Garamond][B]I can't wait to see how the new setup looks in a couple of months!
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I am very curious too. It looks like a really good setup.

Big Cheef
 

Aloha,
A quick update on Big Cheef. Good progress so far. I will put in a container or growbag. Still a no decision.
Have a great day.

Potato leaf cheef ?
 

Aloha,
A quick thought. I'm guessing this one is the P.L. variety ...

[QUOTE=Tomzhawaii;733332]Aloha,
A quick thought. I'm guessing this one is the P.L. variety ...[/QUOTE]

Yes, it's potato leaf.

Aloha,
The 1st Big Cheef to sprout 6 weeks ago was transplanted last week into a growbag. This week it already has a flower. This one is in a serious hurry.

Rail Progress
 

Aloha,
I've been busy at work and haven't paid much attention to my lettuce and seedlings. But it seems to be in great working order. Now on to potting my Daiso green peppers. And the Mat Su Express !!!
Chee Hooo,
Tom

Too many peppers ???
 

Howzit,
I got a little extra seedlings of Daiso peppers.

Going,going OMG !
 

This is what happens when I stay home. I am actually standing behind, holding a tiny flag.:))