Saving seed from dwarfs

[jpop]

Is it worthwhile saving seed form a commercially available dwarf release or is it better to but them new from a seed vendor?

Asking as I would like to save seed from my tasmanian chocolate fruit to grow again in the future, as the taste was fantastic. Also, is it best to save from a certain size fruit or are all seeds the same as long as the plant is healthy?

[Gardeneer]

If the dwarf in question is OP, then saving seeds from it should follow the genera rule and procedure as any OP/heirloom.

Gardeneer

[jpop]

I belive OP, was curious about stability of the genes, so it grows true to parent.

[Gardeneer]

Originally Posted by jpop

I belive OP, was curious about stability of the genes, so it grows true to parent.

That is a good concern.
But when they release something as OP, it should be pretty stable but maybe not 100%. So the risk should be very small.

Gardeneer

[jpop]

Good point. Thanks for the replies.

[ContainerTed]

The releases from the Cross Hemisphere Dwarf Project are very much ready for prime time. With any new variety, there is a chance for an occasional problem. But that is just the way Mother Nature does things. Right now, I know of no varieties released that have any major problems with growing out true.

If you have a specific question about a specific variety, please ask it that way and we can get you some more specific answers. Any variety, not just dwarfs, are subject to genetic diversity and will occasionally throw a sport, a cross, or just a genetically weird difference to the norm.

[jpop]

Thank you Ted. Sounds like you have some experience any other suggestions as far as flavor on indeterminate varieties regardless of color or size. This is my first year growing Tasmanian chocolate and Rosella purple and they are fruit making machines and very compact not to mention great to eat. So looking to grow more in the future