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Originally Posted by Barb_FL
Here's mine in alphabetical order:
21X-F2-1 This is one of DFollett's creations, grew in Fall - Excellent!!!, growing saved seed (F3) now but started seeds super late (March).
Brad's Atomic Grape - Tastes way better than it looks - Will definitely grow again. Mine do not get the reddish look shown on the pictures. Very prolific and not huge for a cherry plant.
Esterina - The BEST!!! Lives up to the hype.
Lizzano - Grew in Fall, determinate/semi-determinate so done, LOVED especially the small plant; tried growing saved seeds F2s but didn't match the F1s. Was far more determinate than the F1s. I didn't think it tasted as good either.
Maglia Rosa - Grew in fall, but determinate and done - plant pulled
Purple Bumble Bee - Haven't eaten too many; mine took a long time to ripen but seems very prolific. Excellent hang time on plant.
SunGold - Sowed in August; still going strong!
ETA: I forgot to add: Green Bee - this is the new release from Fred Hempel that has super long shelf life. Received the seeds super late in the season (March) but sacrificed a few seeds to try. Have one healthy plant with lots of flowers and small tomatoes.
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Gardener - How do the F2 Esterina's compare to the F1s?
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Not impressed with the looks of Brads Atomic? I'm surprised, any striping or antho? The reddish color for me only showed when really ripe, similar to lucky tiger. I agree, very prolific and small in stature compared to most cherries.