The KARMA Project - Page 87

efisakov · August 4, 2018

Karen, so how many varieties will be released in total this year including KP?

btw I am saving KP seeds to share with friends and coworkers.

KarenO · August 4, 2018

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Originally Posted by efisakov

Karen, so how many varieties will be released in total this year including KP?

btw I am saving KP seeds to share with friends and coworkers.

Five in total for certain:
KARMA pink
Purple
Purple multiflora
Apricot
Miracle.
Reserving judgement on the peach depending on Marsha’s season.

Happy you are saving seeds!
Karen

KarenO

ginger2778 · August 4, 2018

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Originally Posted by KarenO

And if it is a terrible year for Marsha in Florida, I am saving a lot of Mt 2018 seeds as insurance.
There will be seeds. Hopefully advanced another generation but if not then seeds from mine.
KarenO

I am thinking positively. There Will Be Seeds from Florida.

ginger2778 · August 4, 2018

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Originally Posted by clara

You have both done a great job! I could finally taste Karma Pink and have found a new favorite! My list of "must grow every year" is getting larger! And I'm already curious about the other Karmas!

Thank you'd so much Clara, and many thanks for trailing them.

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Originally Posted by Koala Doug

Wonderful pictures, Karen!

And thanks to both you and Marsha for the whole KARMA project!

It was a great joy and pleasure for me to participate. Thank you again Karen. I am humbled when I think of all that we have done with this line.

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Originally Posted by SharonRossy

I’m enjoying growing out KP - and trying to bring them in before they get stink bug damage. For some reason, it seems to be a target. I confess I have eaten a few eagerly without waiting for full ripeness, but, hey, I couldn’t resist. I’ll be sending photos and taste profiles in the next couple of days. Thank you both for this. They all look scrumptious!!!!

What a day brightening post!

Barb_FL · August 4, 2018

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Originally Posted by KarenO

Thanks everybody, it’s been a very rewarding project.
I am happy to say that all if them except perhaps the peach ( we shall see after Marsha’s growout this winter) will be available to try for spring 2019.
So very pleased with the response to the KARMA pink and I really think if you enjoyed that one you will be blown away by these others.
I can’t verbally describe the nuances in flavour between them except to compare them to their beefsteak counterparts: black, bicolour, pink, and that bicolour green and pink tastes like captain lucky except sweeter.
You will just have to try them. I am especially interested in anyone who is willing to grow them all at once and provide photos and feedback although that won’t be required it would be interesting.
An offer will go out for the spring. Stay tuned
KarenO

Karen - Your pictures are incredible; they look so good.

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Originally Posted by KarenO

I am especially interested in anyone who is willing to grow them all at once and provide photos and feedback although that won’t be required it would be interesting.

I will!!!!

natural · August 5, 2018

This is fantastic! Thanks to both of you for your work.

I had good results with Karma Pink. I have seeded it again to see how it performs in the Fall.

Captain Lucky is one of my all-time favorite tomatoes. I will definitely grow all that become available for Spring 2019.

Bill

ginger2778 · August 5, 2018

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Originally Posted by Barb_FL

Karen - Your pictures are incredible; they look so good.

I will!!!!

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Originally Posted by natural

This is fantastic! Thanks to both of you for your work.

I had good results with Karma Pink. I have seeded it again to see how it performs in the Fall.

Captain Lucky is one of my all-time favorite tomatoes. I will definitely grow all that become available for Spring 2019.

Bill

Excellent!

gardenmermaid · August 5, 2018

WOW. This project has been fascinating to follow. I am sad I didn't get to grow out my KP's, but my house sold and I didn't get all moved and the new garden set up until too late to plant for our short season here. At least I have some great tomatoes to look forward to next year!

efisakov · August 6, 2018

I would like to try them all in containers, they are quiet early with the taste of a beefsteak tomatoe. So excited.

My KP already gave me about 5.5 pounds and it is only August 6.

Gardadore · August 6, 2018

I am still waiting to taste my Karma. After being away for two weeks I was nervous as to how they would be. Still producing but all the rain is affecting the leaves of many of my varieties and Karma is among them. But I am confident the tomatoes should start ripening soon. Here is a quote from one of the three friends I gave plants to. She lives further south where it is a bit warmer:

“I finally tried the Pink Karma. They ended up growing to about the size of a golf ball. They had some sweetness, but I have to wonder if they would've gotten even sweeter if we didn't get so much rain. The ones I picked had split. They are still delicious either way.”

So another happy grower!

ginger2778 · August 6, 2018

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Originally Posted by Gardadore

I am still waiting to taste my Karma. After being away for two weeks I was nervous as to how they would be. Still producing but all the rain is affecting the leaves of many of my varieties and Karma is among them. But I am confident the tomatoes should start ripening soon. Here is a quote from one of the three friends I gave plants to. She lives further south where it is a bit warmer:

“I finally tried the Pink Karma. They ended up growing to about the size of a golf ball. They had some sweetness, but I have to wonder if they would've gotten even sweeter if we didn't get so much rain. The ones I picked had split. They are still delicious either way.”

So another happy grower!

With all your rain, pick exactly at first blush if you can. They are thin skinned and will split. They ripen well on a counter.

ginger2778 · August 6, 2018

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Originally Posted by efisakov

I would like to try them all in containers, they are quiet early with the taste of a beefsteak tomatoe. So excited.

My KP already gave me about 5.5 pounds and it is only August 6.

That is a lot of cherry tomatoes!

JosephineRose · August 6, 2018

My first Karma Pinks came in last week while I was on my business trip — and were promptly eaten by my sisters.

I will post pictures of the next group to ripen. Looks like that will be by the end of the week.

KarenO · August 6, 2018

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Originally Posted by JosephineRose

My first Karma Pinks came in last week while I was on my business trip — and were promptly eaten by my sisters.

I will post pictures of the next group to ripen. Looks like that will be by the end of the week.

I hope they liked them
Karen

JosephineRose · August 6, 2018

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Originally Posted by KarenO

I hope they liked them
Karen

They loved them!

August 4, 2018	#1291
efisakov Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NJ, zone 7 Posts: 3,162	Karen, so how many varieties will be released in total this year including KP? btw I am saving KP seeds to share with friends and coworkers. __________________ Ella God comes along and says, "I think I'm going to create THE tomato!”

August 6, 2018	#1299
efisakov Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NJ, zone 7 Posts: 3,162	I would like to try them all in containers, they are quiet early with the taste of a beefsteak tomatoe. So excited. My KP already gave me about 5.5 pounds and it is only August 6. __________________ Ella God comes along and says, "I think I'm going to create THE tomato!”

August 5, 2018	#1296
natural Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North GA Posts: 530	This is fantastic! Thanks to both of you for your work. I had good results with Karma Pink. I have seeded it again to see how it performs in the Fall. Captain Lucky is one of my all-time favorite tomatoes. I will definitely grow all that become available for Spring 2019. Bill

August 5, 2018	#1298
gardenmermaid Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: In the snowy desert of SE Idaho Posts: 111	WOW. This project has been fascinating to follow. I am sad I didn't get to grow out my KP's, but my house sold and I didn't get all moved and the new garden set up until too late to plant for our short season here. At least I have some great tomatoes to look forward to next year!

August 6, 2018	#1300
Gardadore Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Saylorsburg, PA Posts: 261	I am still waiting to taste my Karma. After being away for two weeks I was nervous as to how they would be. Still producing but all the rain is affecting the leaves of many of my varieties and Karma is among them. But I am confident the tomatoes should start ripening soon. Here is a quote from one of the three friends I gave plants to. She lives further south where it is a bit warmer: “I finally tried the Pink Karma. They ended up growing to about the size of a golf ball. They had some sweetness, but I have to wonder if they would've gotten even sweeter if we didn't get so much rain. The ones I picked had split. They are still delicious either way.” So another happy grower!

August 6, 2018	#1303
JosephineRose Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: California Posts: 383	My first Karma Pinks came in last week while I was on my business trip — and were promptly eaten by my sisters. I will post pictures of the next group to ripen. Looks like that will be by the end of the week.