Ohio Heirloom Seeds- 2013 Catalog - 10 New Tomato Varieties - Page 7

kforbs126 · May 3, 2013

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Originally Posted by MikeInOhio

Thank you for the order and let me know how the garden turns out.

Thanks,
Mike

Hey Mike I do have a question about the Cayenne seeds I bought for you. What is the normal height for these? All my other plants are growing well, no flowers yet. The Cayennes are about a foot and a half and are flowering. I'm not sure if I should cut off the flowers to encourage it to grow more. Thanks for the help.

MikeInOhio · May 4, 2013

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Originally Posted by kforbs126

Hey Mike I do have a question about the Cayenne seeds I bought for you. What is the normal height for these? All my other plants are growing well, no flowers yet. The Cayennes are about a foot and a half and are flowering. I'm not sure if I should cut off the flowers to encourage it to grow more. Thanks for the help.

They aren't the largest pepper plant variety out there. I would just let them go, and see how you do. Or maybe cut flowers on half of them and leave the rest alone. What other varieties are you growing?

-Mike

kforbs126 · May 5, 2013

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Originally Posted by MikeInOhio

They aren't the largest pepper plant variety out there. I would just let them go, and see how you do. Or maybe cut flowers on half of them and leave the rest alone. What other varieties are you growing?

-Mike

Hi Mike, I may try it on one of the 3 cayenne's but let the others go. I am growing the Stravros hot, jalapeno, orange hab and the sweet hungarian. So far they are all about the same size. I do have a long growing season out here in san diego so I'm not so worried that they'll only fruit early and not again. Also I would like to tell you how wonder the pink brandywine are. I have one plant that has taken off big time, it's about 4 ft in my 5 gallon container. Your seeds are wonderful

MikeInOhio · May 7, 2013

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Originally Posted by kforbs126

Hi Mike, I may try it on one of the 3 cayenne's but let the others go. I am growing the Stravros hot, jalapeno, orange hab and the sweet hungarian. So far they are all about the same size. I do have a long growing season out here in san diego so I'm not so worried that they'll only fruit early and not again. Also I would like to tell you how wonder the pink brandywine are. I have one plant that has taken off big time, it's about 4 ft in my 5 gallon container. Your seeds are wonderful

Sounds like all is going well! I can't believe you have a 4-foot plant at this time of year, but I understand you started them well before I did and the climate is different. My tomatoes are all about 12" and won't be planted for another few weeks.

Let me know how they turn out.

Regards,
Mike

Logrus9 · May 13, 2013

Mike - got my seeds today, they'll be in the DE by tonight! Can't wait for the Siberian Pink Honey.

ginger2778 · May 14, 2013

Hi Mike,
I looked at your catalog and it says the name Black Cherry, origin Russia.
The question is, are there 2 different ones with the same name? The Black Cherry I am most familiar with was bred by Vince Sapp, Linda Sapp of Tomato Growers Supply's husband.
So this one is different tomato with same name?
Marsha

Redbaron · May 15, 2013

Mike,
I was able to include your particular strain of Rutgers in my trial. I must say, even though you thought the strain you had was probably nothing special, the early results are in and your plants are the most likely of any I planted to be either that long lost strain, or more closely related to it than any of the others I tried.

I planted 5 seeds & got 5 to germinate. One was a hard hat that never recovered. Of the 4 remaining, all are showing good health and the particular heavy foliage Rutgers is known for producing.

They are not the biggest so far. Burpee premium organic is the biggest so far, although only germinating 1/5. But I am pretty sure that is the earlier indeterminate strain and not the improved semi-determinate strain I was looking for. While not the biggest, yours are definitely the most consistent.

Over-all I would say I am very happy so far with your seeds. Even on something as small as a seed, quality shows. Lets see what happens now that they are in the ground and pretty much on their own.

PS. So far the worst in my project are the Ferry Morse seeds. Only 2/5 germination. The two were the only Rutgers hit hard by the late frost when I accidently left the greenhouse door open, and they are not recovering much at all so far.

MikeInOhio · May 16, 2013

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Originally Posted by ginger2778

Hi Mike,
I looked at your catalog and it says the name Black Cherry, origin Russia.
The question is, are there 2 different ones with the same name? The Black Cherry I am most familiar with was bred by Vince Sapp, Linda Sapp of Tomato Growers Supply's husband.
So this one is different tomato with same name?
Marsha

Marsha,

That is a good question. My original seeds came from Italy (Bavicchi) many years ago. I know they listed it as a Russian variety, although I can't say for sure.

-Mike

MikeInOhio · May 16, 2013

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Originally Posted by Redbaron

Mike,
I was able to include your particular strain of Rutgers in my trial. I must say, even though you thought the strain you had was probably nothing special, the early results are in and your plants are the most likely of any I planted to be either that long lost strain, or more closely related to it than any of the others I tried.

I planted 5 seeds & got 5 to germinate. One was a hard hat that never recovered. Of the 4 remaining, all are showing good health and the particular heavy foliage Rutgers is known for producing.

They are not the biggest so far. Burpee premium organic is the biggest so far, although only germinating 1/5. But I am pretty sure that is the earlier indeterminate strain and not the improved semi-determinate strain I was looking for. While not the biggest, yours are definitely the most consistent.

Over-all I would say I am very happy so far with your seeds. Even on something as small as a seed, quality shows. Lets see what happens now that they are in the ground and pretty much on their own.

PS. So far the worst in my project are the Ferry Morse seeds. Only 2/5 germination. The two were the only Rutgers hit hard by the late frost when I accidently left the greenhouse door open, and they are not recovering much at all so far.

Scott,

That is very interesting indeed! Let me know what you think at the end of the year. I always save a few hundred seeds so I'll make sure to hold onto those pending your trials.

I'm pleased to hear that you are happy with the seeds. I take the harvesting/fermentation process very seriously. The State of Ohio tests me every year and all of my personally-grown tomato seeds tested over 95%.

I'm adding 15 new varieties this year and I'm thinking of planting over the weekend. There's still the possibility of frost, but the long-term forecast looks good.

Good luck with your plants.

-Mike

MikeInOhio · May 16, 2013

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Originally Posted by Logrus9

Mike - got my seeds today, they'll be in the DE by tonight! Can't wait for the Siberian Pink Honey.

Let me know how you do. I love 'em!

-Mike

kforbs126 · June 16, 2013

Mike quick question. I have a bunch of the stavros sweet peppers that have a ton of fruit on them. Almost all of them are dark green. I have one plant that they are all the typical light green/yellow pepperocini color. My question is what color would I pick them for pickling?

raindrops27 · June 20, 2013

Second order in for this company. I must say they are pretty reliable and generous with seeds not to mention low shipping cost!! Thanks Mike!

kellyst · June 22, 2013

This is my second year growing Siberian Pink Honey. So far they are off to the races! Half the plants already have several tennis ball sized tomatoes on them. Few of my other plants, including my normal "early" tomatoes, have any fruit set yet.

**carolyn137** · June 22, 2013

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Originally Posted by kellyst

This is my second year growing Siberian Pink Honey. So far they are off to the races! Half the plants already have several tennis ball sized tomatoes on them. Few of my other plants, including my normal "early" tomatoes, have any fruit set yet.

Kelly perhaps you haven't seen the thread where it was discussed that Siberian is not part of the name and Mike knows that as well but perhaps still hasn't changed the name at his website.

http://t.tatianastomatobase.com:88/wiki/Rozovyi_Myod

I'm just trying to get everyone to use the right name for this variety.

Carolyn

amaliepiers · June 23, 2013

Hi Mike,

Thanks for the super quick turnaround- I ordered the seeds on Wednesday and they arrived Friday. Very impressive!
Best,
Ali Wilson

May 14, 2013	#96
ginger2778 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Plantation, Florida zone 10 Posts: 9,283	Question about black cherry Hi Mike, I looked at your catalog and it says the name Black Cherry, origin Russia. The question is, are there 2 different ones with the same name? The Black Cherry I am most familiar with was bred by Vince Sapp, Linda Sapp of Tomato Growers Supply's husband. So this one is different tomato with same name? Marsha

May 15, 2013	#97
Redbaron Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 4,488	Mike, I was able to include your particular strain of Rutgers in my trial. I must say, even though you thought the strain you had was probably nothing special, the early results are in and your plants are the most likely of any I planted to be either that long lost strain, or more closely related to it than any of the others I tried. I planted 5 seeds & got 5 to germinate. One was a hard hat that never recovered. Of the 4 remaining, all are showing good health and the particular heavy foliage Rutgers is known for producing. They are not the biggest so far. Burpee premium organic is the biggest so far, although only germinating 1/5. But I am pretty sure that is the earlier indeterminate strain and not the improved semi-determinate strain I was looking for. While not the biggest, yours are definitely the most consistent. Over-all I would say I am very happy so far with your seeds. Even on something as small as a seed, quality shows. Lets see what happens now that they are in the ground and pretty much on their own. PS. So far the worst in my project are the Ferry Morse seeds. Only 2/5 germination. The two were the only Rutgers hit hard by the late frost when I accidently left the greenhouse door open, and they are not recovering much at all so far. __________________ Scott AKA The Redbaron "Permaculture is a philosophy of working with, rather than against nature; of protracted & thoughtful observation rather than protracted & thoughtless labour; & of looking at plants & animals in all their functions, rather than treating any area as a single-product system." Bill Mollison co-founder of permaculture

June 23, 2013	#105
amaliepiers Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2013 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 5	Thanks mike from Ohio Heirloom seeds Hi Mike, Thanks for the super quick turnaround- I ordered the seeds on Wednesday and they arrived Friday. Very impressive! Best, Ali Wilson

May 13, 2013	#95
Logrus9 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NY Posts: 16	Mike - got my seeds today, they'll be in the DE by tonight! Can't wait for the Siberian Pink Honey.

June 16, 2013	#101
kforbs126 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 66	Mike quick question. I have a bunch of the stavros sweet peppers that have a ton of fruit on them. Almost all of them are dark green. I have one plant that they are all the typical light green/yellow pepperocini color. My question is what color would I pick them for pickling?

June 20, 2013	#102
raindrops27 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: long island Posts: 327	Second order in for this company. I must say they are pretty reliable and generous with seeds not to mention low shipping cost!! Thanks Mike!

June 22, 2013	#103
kellyst Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: West Central Ohio Posts: 32	This is my second year growing Siberian Pink Honey. So far they are off to the races! Half the plants already have several tennis ball sized tomatoes on them. Few of my other plants, including my normal "early" tomatoes, have any fruit set yet.