Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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January 15, 2019 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: washington
Posts: 486
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Newby here with micro tomatoes
I can grow giant ones,but this is my first attempt at micros indoors, this plant is 22 days from planting seed and it has blossoms forming already, is this about average or not? Pinocchio is the variety, a sweet orange supposedly. Anybody out there that can speak to the taste of it.
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January 15, 2019 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Vancouver Island
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Looks great, I would say above average for development at that age. Are you feeding it world record food ?
Most micros will be “ ok” or “ pretty good” at best for flavour in my personal experience maybe 6/7/10 at best grown outdoors they taste better but still not renown for flavour. Very pretty plant and that’s what they are supposed to be, cute mostly. But so nice to have indoors in winter regardless. I’ve crossed a few to see what happens hoping to achieve a bit more flavour but mine are just F2 and none even ripe yet so will be quite some time before any hint of success or not Karen |
January 15, 2019 | #3 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: NewYork 5a
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Ah, biscuitridge, my tomato growing hero.
I started growing micros 2015, and a few commercial comparables 2016 with a fellow here F2's for grow outs. I start seed every four months, a 1010 tray. Cull for size, then flavor. Four I've carried forward...three at F6 and an Angora leaf F3. I've made room for 36+ plants during my best growing spring/summer season but winter grow is slow but still forward important. The commercial hybrids I ditched from lack of flavor. My winter grows are close to 60 days now showing buds... you are a pro grower getting that at 22.?! Clearly I need your help, |
January 15, 2019 | #4 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: NewYork 5a
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My seed initially is from
Dfollette. We all get busy with personal work loads and I have been busy 14-16 hour days and some Saturdays since last June....still manage my indoor winter grows but mostly macorgreens. Fast food salads. 10 day salad healthy food. |
January 16, 2019 | #5 |
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OAKLEY, what's the secret to growing microgreens? I bought a complete outfit a few years ago and tried a few times with no luck. Last time I checked the seeds they were full of bugs! Tgrew the whole thing away! I'd like to try again though.
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January 16, 2019 | #6 |
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Yes, I’m also interested in microgreens but have never tackled them. Yours look great.
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January 16, 2019 | #7 | |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: washington
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They sure are cute ,if there is such a thing as a cute tomato, thanks for the appraisal, I have no idea of what to expect. How are yours doing? |
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January 16, 2019 | #8 | |
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Location: Utah
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January 19, 2019 | #11 |
Tomatovillian™
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sorry, I'll try and get back and answer...working 14-16 hour dayssincevjuly...and
\my friggin space bar is sticking...grrr.haha. Have the year round 365day salad greens nailed like no other...now two dozen co-workers hooked...so sweet. IAm on hiatus after the 29th of this month and will be more active ...perhaps. |
February 20, 2019 | #12 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: washington
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Here is an update on how these micro tomatoes are progressing, they are loaded with fruit,pictures just don't show it very well.
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February 20, 2019 | #13 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 5,918
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Looking really great!
Karen |
February 20, 2019 | #14 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Vancouver Island Canada BC
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Has anyone else tried Vilma or Lille Lise? I thought their flavour was good last year. Both were red.
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February 20, 2019 | #15 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Denmark
Posts: 158
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Yes I've grown both, and you are right in both flavour and color.
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