Brief example of how "meaningless" DTM info can be

**nctomatoman** · June 26, 2009

The good news - we've picked ripe fruit from three plants - Mexico Midget, Sungold and Galina. Days to first pick for each - Galina, 37 days, Sungold and Mexico Midget, 38 days.

In 2008, the days to Mexico Midget and Sungold were 58 and 44 days, respectively. In 2007, 51 days and 50 days. In 2006, 41 days and 45 days.

So for the last four years, Sungold first came in at day 38, 44, 50 and 45; Mexico Midget at day 38, 58, 51 and 41.

Johnny's lists Sungold as ripening in 57 days. The SSE catalog has Mexico Midget as ripening in 60-70 days. Tomatofest has Galina at 75 days.

Just wanted to share an interesting example of how DTM info is really pretty useless except in relative terms (even then...) - and is completely overwhelmed with more pertinent information, such as the size of the transplant, whether you pull off all early blossoms, location (sun level), fertility, weather that season.

June 26, 2009	#1
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	Brief example of how "meaningless" DTM info can be The good news - we've picked ripe fruit from three plants - Mexico Midget, Sungold and Galina. Days to first pick for each - Galina, 37 days, Sungold and Mexico Midget, 38 days. In 2008, the days to Mexico Midget and Sungold were 58 and 44 days, respectively. In 2007, 51 days and 50 days. In 2006, 41 days and 45 days. So for the last four years, Sungold first came in at day 38, 44, 50 and 45; Mexico Midget at day 38, 58, 51 and 41. Johnny's lists Sungold as ripening in 57 days. The SSE catalog has Mexico Midget as ripening in 60-70 days. Tomatofest has Galina at 75 days. Just wanted to share an interesting example of how DTM info is really pretty useless except in relative terms (even then...) - and is completely overwhelmed with more pertinent information, such as the size of the transplant, whether you pull off all early blossoms, location (sun level), fertility, weather that season. __________________ Craig