Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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September 12, 2019 | #46 |
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cl, some are more flattened and a bit ribbed at times.They do get jet red and produce ok. The only reason i grow them is for an early tomato - there is too much and to tough a skin for me.
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September 13, 2019 | #47 |
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I have been one of those disappointed. I'm sure the potential is there, Akmark wouldn't grow them quite large scale commercially if they weren't special.
But I think to reach that potential is not for every garden and you need more controlled conditions (especially in terms of nutrient/water). |
September 13, 2019 | #48 | |
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September 14, 2019 | #49 | |
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This is unsettling for me. I am in the glory of finally getting Mat Su Express to grow along with Big Cheef. I do have Tennessee Suited doing well too. I have been waiting to show and be proud of these MSE. Dang ya'all.... AK Mark, Please don't tease us anymore. I'm dying to see this tomato in Hawaii. Aloha, Tom |
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September 14, 2019 | #50 | |
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My seeds were from Cole Robbie's first sharing of seeds, and they were great tomatoes. The next two generations of my own saved seeds have gone downhill, they are lumpier, smaller, not as good tasting. I also received seeds from Marsha, grew them the second year along side CR's seeds, and though not a lot of difference, CR's were larger plants and tomatoes better for me. Although with only 2 plants each growing in sub-prime conditions, it's not conclusive. I wasn't clear whether Marsha received a different generation/selection from you, or whether her seeds were from Cole Robbie. It does sound like the preferred traits were not yet solidly fixed in the early releases. Since there are so many of us panting for the real deal, have you thought about maybe releasing seeds through a few of the smaller seed companies like Heritage Seed Market, Sample Seed Shop, Victory Seeds, etc. where we could be sure of getting the true version?
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September 14, 2019 | #51 | |
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September 14, 2019 | #52 | |
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2018-19 season I also went to Marsha for seeds and even those were not like the first time I grew it. From Marsha's seeds, I did have 1 large tomato but others were really flat and for a slicer there was a top and a bottom and no slices in between. I thought it was just growing in a different climate. AKMARK - Let me know if you would like me to grow out a few plants from the F9-F10 seeds. My season starts now. |
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September 14, 2019 | #53 | |
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September 14, 2019 | #54 | |
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Ditto! Really appreciate the dedication with which you work to improve your varieties in development plus your explanations of your growing techniques. Will bide my time until you are ready!
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September 14, 2019 | #55 |
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Hi Pete-
It's really hard to say if they look the same from the pics. I'd say the fruit looks the same. That second pic looks like the foliage is somewhat sparse, but that could be because you planted yours earlier. Mine is quite bushy, with really big leaves. I'm happy with mine -- seed from Marsha (2019). But I'd be even happier if my fruit looked like yours (and everything else was the same). edit: I should also add in the "plus column" that my MSE have a fairly small core. -GG Last edited by Greatgardens; September 16, 2019 at 06:59 AM. |
September 15, 2019 | #56 | |
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September 15, 2019 | #57 |
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Yo GG, my seed was from Marsha also...........
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December 10, 2019 | #58 | |
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December 10, 2019 | #59 | |
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Second this. I would like to try your new generation in 2020, if available. I have a new growing location at my new home in raised beds completed this year. |
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December 10, 2019 | #60 |
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You guys can find me on FB. Just ask and I will try to get some seed out. I have expanded the GH operation quite a bit, lots of cool stuff going on. Look up Alaska Mid-Valley Greenhouse Tomato Fort, we started this up so people can communicate, and keep in the loop. Cheers ya all
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