Post Office Spoonful Growout Thread - Page 3

KarenO · July 9, 2017

Lol that's more than a spoonful
KarenO

Nan_PA_6b · July 9, 2017

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Originally Posted by KarenO

Lol that's more than a spoonful
KarenO

Especially since only 5 of these big boys fit on a spoon, if I'm very careful.

Darin, that haul of yours makes me happy!

Mine are coming in at a trickle, and the plant's been hit with Septoria

(and subsequent fungicide & pruning). The saving graces are that a) there's lots of (green) fruit

, and b) it is growing so fast that it's putting on leaves much faster than it's losing them.

Nan

Spartanburg123 · July 11, 2017

Just a SEA of pimps and solanos- needless to say I was blown away by the flavor in my salmon salad today and totally thankful to those who bring to light these varieties that enrich our lives. Amen.

Post Office Spoonful. Thank you Nan in PA!!!

Nan_PA_6b · July 11, 2017

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Originally Posted by Spartanburg123

Just a SEA of pimps and solanos- needless to say I was blown away by the flavor in my salmon salad today and totally thankful to those who bring to light these varieties that enrich our lives. Amen.

Post Office Spoonful. Thank you Nan in PA!!!

My pleasure, Darin!

Nan

Spartanburg123 · July 11, 2017

In lieu of a "like" function on here,

Nan_PA_6b · July 12, 2017

Nan

Spartanburg123 · July 12, 2017

Looks great Nan! My friend Mike wanted to let you know that he measured his plant today: He has a chain link fence that is 10 feet tall and 17 feet across. His one P.O.S. plant is covering that whole fence!

Nan_PA_6b · July 12, 2017

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Originally Posted by Spartanburg123

Looks great Nan! My friend Mike wanted to let you know that he measured his plant today: He has a chain link fence that is 10 feet tall and 17 feet across. His one P.O.S. plant is covering that whole fence!

That's gargantuan! What's he feeding that thing? I hope he's getting a harvest commensurate with plant size. Mike is gonna need to get creative to find uses for a zillion tiny 'maters...

Nan

KarenO · July 23, 2017

https://www.facebook.com/NorthernGar...type=3&theater

planted out in a pot May 20. PNW maritime climate Vancouver Island. so DTM about 64 days in less than ideal conditions.
KarenO

Nan_PA_6b · July 23, 2017

Wow, your trusses look bigger than mine; that's great!

Nan

Nan_PA_6b · July 30, 2017

My Post Office Spoonful plant is showing some tolerance to septoria. It has septoria, but it's not spreading throughout the plant at the rate of all the other plants.

In addition, the growth habit of POS (slender vines, small leaves, lots of each, and generally rampant growth) ensures that when I cut off the infected leaves, there are plenty of healthy ones to take their place.

Nan

imp · July 30, 2017

Boy, I want to grow this one next year.

Glad to see Mike made it out!

Nan_PA_6b · July 30, 2017

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Originally Posted by imp

Boy, I want to grow this one next year.

Seeds are drying as we speak.

Nan

Spartanburg123 · August 19, 2017

My friend Mike moved from his house a month ago, and left this monster P.O.S. for the new owners to deal with. It is still going strong as of 8-18-17, with some blight and septoria. But still producing!!!

Nan_PA_6b · August 19, 2017

Lucky ducks! From what I've heard, they'll have volunteers for years to come!

Mine continues to grow & produce regardless of the septoria. And the flavor still comes through even if the vine the truss is on is dying off.

Nan

July 9, 2017	#31
KarenO Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 5,928	Lol that's more than a spoonful KarenO

July 11, 2017	#35
Spartanburg123 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,262	In lieu of a "like" function on here,

July 12, 2017	#37
Spartanburg123 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,262	Looks great Nan! My friend Mike wanted to let you know that he measured his plant today: He has a chain link fence that is 10 feet tall and 17 feet across. His one P.O.S. plant is covering that whole fence!

July 23, 2017	#39
KarenO Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 5,928	https://www.facebook.com/NorthernGar...type=3&theater planted out in a pot May 20. PNW maritime climate Vancouver Island. so DTM about 64 days in less than ideal conditions. KarenO

July 23, 2017	#40
Nan_PA_6b Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,194	Wow, your trusses look bigger than mine; that's great! Nan

July 30, 2017	#41
Nan_PA_6b Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,194	My Post Office Spoonful plant is showing some tolerance to septoria. It has septoria, but it's not spreading throughout the plant at the rate of all the other plants. In addition, the growth habit of POS (slender vines, small leaves, lots of each, and generally rampant growth) ensures that when I cut off the infected leaves, there are plenty of healthy ones to take their place. Nan

July 30, 2017	#42
imp Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 4,832	Boy, I want to grow this one next year. Glad to see Mike made it out!

August 19, 2017	#45
Nan_PA_6b Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,194	Lucky ducks! From what I've heard, they'll have volunteers for years to come! Mine continues to grow & produce regardless of the septoria. And the flavor still comes through even if the vine the truss is on is dying off. Nan