Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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October 16, 2019 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Indiana
Posts: 1,124
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Parents of Jet Star and Supersonic?
Are the parents of Jet Star and/or Supersonic known? They may not, but since these are such old hybrids, it might have been revealed at some point. Just curious.
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October 16, 2019 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: West Coast, Canada
Posts: 961
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Not the parents, but a bit of history ...... fascinating website for browsing
http://cucurbitbreeding.com/todd-weh...ca/tomato-s-z/ Jet Star (LW 27) – Breeder and vendor: Joseph Harris Co. Characteristics: F1 hybrid, indeterminate vine, second early, heavy yield of firm large, normal ripening fruit; fresh-market type. Resistance: verticillium and fusarium wilts; tolerant of cracking. Similar: Moreton Hybrid. Adaptation: northern United States. Joseph Harris Co. Catalog 1969. Supersonic (931L) – Breeder and vendor: Joseph Harris Co. Characteristics: F1 hybrid, main season, indeterminate, heavy yield of large, firm, normal ripening fruit; fresh market. Resistance: verticillium and fusarium wilt; tolerant to cracking. Similar: Big Boy. Adaptation: northern United States. Joseph Harris Co. Catalog 1968.
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