Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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November 13, 2017 | #31 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: NJ, zone 7
Posts: 3,162
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Got my seeds! Happy dance, happy dance...
Thank you, Fred.
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November 13, 2017 | #32 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tulsa, OK
Posts: 114
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Got my seeds in the mail today, Fred. Thank you so much! Can't wait to grow these next Spring.
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November 13, 2017 | #33 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Berea, KY
Posts: 103
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Received my seeds today too. Thanks so much - I can't wait to grow them!!!
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November 13, 2017 | #34 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: California Central Valley
Posts: 2,539
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Thank you, Fred! Received seeds last week, but haven't been on Tomatoville.
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November 13, 2017 | #35 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 963
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Thank you Fred. Mine came on Friday.
MikeInCypress
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November 14, 2017 | #36 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: california
Posts: 7
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Thank you
Thank you for your kindness. The seeds will be growing next year in the Silicon Valley.
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November 14, 2017 | #37 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Ohio
Posts: 457
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Thank you for your generosity, Fred! I received my seeds late yesterday.
These two will be joining your Spike, Lucinda, Green Tiger, and Orange Jazz in 2018's garden. What an awesome variety to grow.. You are The Best. Thanks. |
November 17, 2017 | #38 | |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Alberta, Canada
Posts: 643
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A couple of years ago you had requested feedback from folks here on whether they would consider buying hybrid seeds. I has indicated yes, and was just hoping to find out how things are going with that work. I'll check out the link. Thanks.
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November 17, 2017 | #39 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Wichita Falls, Texas
Posts: 4,832
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Thank you, seeds arrived safe and sound in the envelope. Thank you!
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November 17, 2017 | #40 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Sunol, CA
Posts: 2,723
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Interesting! I forgot doing that. I do understand a bit better what people want, in the way of seeds now. I would say most people prefer OP varieties, but the types of customers that are interested in gourmet/commercial trait hybrid varieties is significant.
As a farmer, I am finding myself to be one of those customers! Anyway, following our facebook page is the best way to see what we are doing. Because I do try to keep my spamming at Tomatoville under control, and I assume when I do mention new things here, more people will be interested in new OP things. |
November 17, 2017 | #41 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: ohio
Posts: 4,350
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Not me. I have found a few gems... I think, anyway, that are marketed as hybrids. I would grow them any day over an OP. The very last tomato in my high tunnel this year was a hybrid from burpees called honey delight. it was the last plant standing tall and proud until it hit 17 one night. it was covered in lush green foliage the entire Summer. no sprays nothing for it. I will grow it again and again. it was a nice large yellow cherry. they said it was 4oz but looking at the picture I knew it was NOT a 4 oz tomato. every one I weighed came in at 1.8 oz. Op's are great if you are saving seeds or are keeping your garden habitat to only what grows well for you, but I think there is space for all of us to have what works best for us in our gardens.
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November 17, 2017 | #42 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Wichita Falls, Texas
Posts: 4,832
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I agree with Carolyn, there are needs for both types, and both can be awesome.
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November 18, 2017 | #43 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Hartwell, Georgia
Posts: 174
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Got my seeds several days ago!
Thank you
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November 19, 2017 | #44 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: selmer, tn
Posts: 2,944
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The seeds arrived Fri. Thanks for your generosity.
Jon |
November 19, 2017 | #45 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Greenville, South Carolina
Posts: 3,099
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I just realized you live in Selmer. Are you aware of http://rosecreekfarms.net/ ?
Ray is one of the only guys in a climate similar to mine that is crushing it. I almost went to the workshop this year, but I couldn't quite justify the cost. Hoping to go next year though. |
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