Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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February 27, 2020 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Nanaimo , BC
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Budai Torpe and offspring ..
Hi guys ,
I am really enjoying the flexibility of Budai Torpe and the resulting Dwarf project offspring in which Budai Torpe is one of the Parents . I have tried . Budai Torpe sleeping Lady Iditarod red Yukon quest Dwarf Arctic Rose Bundaberg Rumball Rosella Purple I know there is also ones I have not tried …. Sean's yellow Dwarf Dwarf Mahogany Kangaroo paw yellow Kangaroo paw green Kangaroo paw red Rosella Crimson kookaburra Cackle Kangaroo paw brown Are there any other Budai Torpe offspring varieties developments out there ?. I would be interested to find out what they are . Also if anyone has general comments observations on Budai Torpe developments varieties I would appreciate any other experience gleened.
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February 27, 2020 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: 6a - NE Tennessee
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I finally got Budai Torpe from members in Europe back a few years ago and have offered it on Heritage Seed Market. By itself, it is a great tasting small dwarf that is fairly close in appearance to Arctic Rose. If you grow it, enjoy the fruit as well as the intentional crosses you can make and get the dwarfism you may be looking for. Treat it as a full flavored old fashioned with a great small touch of added sweetness.
I've done a couple of crosses with it, but I'm looking for non-dwarf indeterminates. I'll do a couple more this year with some of the ones (non dwarf) that I have been growing out from Craig's group of crosses - Hearty and Morty. BTW, Black Bear that you sent to me last year were "Outstanding". That one might make a good candidate for a cross with Budai Torpe.
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February 28, 2020 | #3 | |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Nanaimo , BC
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When I said flexible ...I mean flexible in container size as well I tried Budai torpe in 2 3 5 7 gallon containers ….and was soooo impressed with the flexibility and health of the plants in general . Very very nice plant . I am still interested in dwarf Indeterminates resulting from this Great variety Budai Torpe. Maybe next year I will add Sean's yellow Dwarf to my selections for 2021. also for me the Black Bear tomato was ridiculous prolific ...but some cracks when others did not ….I did not grow it last year ...but will grow it this year .
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February 29, 2020 | #4 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Germany
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I grew "Budai Torpe" many years. It is an old Hungarian sort. I love the old Hungarians. They are so resistant, bush types an they are breded against viruses.
but - the centres are closed...I am so sad about this. I have a big collection of old Hungarien sorts. In my 2020 season I will grow 1 new one. More space and power I don't have. |
March 3, 2020 | #5 | |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Nanaimo , BC
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keeps it nice and clean and healthy looking ..all season long.
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