Please explain F1, F2, F3...

Oregonfarmer · July 4, 2018

Ok I am new to the tomato growing. This is my first year in a long time.

I ordered Hybrid & Heirloom seeds to plant this year. None were identified as F1.

I planted 24 varieties and a total of 44 plants.

I have bumble bees in my garden that go to the flowers on all of the varieties.

This is my question.

Will I get the same variety of tomato this year that I planted if they cross pollinate? If I save the seed and they did cross pollinate this year is that considered a F1 seed. If I have an F1 seed and plant next year will I get the original varieties or a mixed version. If I plant a lot of different tomatoes every year do I have to buy new seeds every year?

July 4, 2018	#33
Oregonfarmer Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Oregon Posts: 46	Ok I am new to the tomato growing. This is my first year in a long time. I ordered Hybrid & Heirloom seeds to plant this year. None were identified as F1. I planted 24 varieties and a total of 44 plants. I have bumble bees in my garden that go to the flowers on all of the varieties. This is my question. Will I get the same variety of tomato this year that I planted if they cross pollinate? If I save the seed and they did cross pollinate this year is that considered a F1 seed. If I have an F1 seed and plant next year will I get the original varieties or a mixed version. If I plant a lot of different tomatoes every year do I have to buy new seeds every year?