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Post by kevin1962 on Jan 18, 2012 10:25:46 GMT -5
Good morning, It's beginning to approach late winter here, and there hasn't been much chatter on the board. Isn't it time we began rattling the cages to see what shakes out? I'm trying to find a few varieties, and am hopeful someone has extras to share. Best regards, Kevin
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Post by jcm05 on Jan 18, 2012 14:29:27 GMT -5
What are you looking for specifically Kevin? There are many members here willing to share.
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Post by kevin1962 on Jan 18, 2012 19:49:03 GMT -5
Well John, to be honest with you, I don't know what I want. ;D My wife really fell in love with the Sudduth strain of Brandywine, so I know I'll have to find more seeds of those. I've been reading that even those listed as "Sudduth's strain, may not really be as advertised, but I wouldn't know how to tell who's telling the truth and who's pulling my leg. Bill Jeffers has been kind enough to get me some Big Cheef, which was another one that we really enjoyed. Frankly, I liked Fireball and Santa Clara Canner, but I think I've got to get those, or will get those from Tatiana's. I'd like to find a really nice yellow, and a really nice orange tomato to grow this year, but most of what I've read about them suggests they lack in the taste department, and that's important to us. What is "Spudakee"? Is it hugely different from Cherokee purple? Other than those, are there any that you would recommend for taste and yields, (we try to put up as many as we can in the fall).
Best regards, Kevin
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Post by jcm05 on Jan 18, 2012 20:38:27 GMT -5
I can send you brandywine sudduth. Its one of my favorites and I grow it every year. Spudakee is the PL version of CP with better production and flavor just as good. Only other I can recommend is Lucky Cross but it does not produce well. Flavor is outstanding though.
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Post by kevin1962 on Jan 18, 2012 21:30:47 GMT -5
Thank you John, I'd be much obliged for those varieties if you can spare them. Let me know if you need my mailing address or postage. I'll be happy to provide both. I'm looking forward to beginning my trek with heirloom seed collection so that one day I too can be in a position to help others here.
Best regards, Kevin
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Post by stratcat on Jan 18, 2012 23:36:48 GMT -5
Hi, Kevin.
For yellow, I really like Power's Heirloom. It's like a yellow version of Amish Paste and tastes good.
For orange, KBX and Orange Tree (dwarf) are two tasty tomatoes that I've had good luck with.
I don't know about production on these as my tomatoes aren't grown in full sun.
john
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Post by kevin1962 on Jan 19, 2012 12:54:13 GMT -5
Hey John, I looked up KBX on Tatiana's website, (wasn't sure what KBX stood for but I had an idea) and liked the looks of it. Amazing color, and looks like it ought to taste really good as well. I think I'm deleloping an affinity for potato leaf plants. Those which I grew last year, seemed more robust, and their fruits more flavorful. I'll have to look up Power's Heirloom to see what that looks like too! Thank you for the leads! Kevin
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Post by stratcat on Jan 19, 2012 16:51:00 GMT -5
YW, Kevin. Yeah, I sure like PL plants, too. Looks like Powers doesn't have the apostrophe. Oops! I blew that one. I forgot another pale yellow good taster- Yellow-White (aka Viva Lindsey's Kentucky Heirloom). Check your mail. Powers Heirloom at TGS- www.tomatogrowers.com/POWERS-HEIRLOOM/productinfo/5678/Here's their pic of Powers Heirloom -
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Post by kevin1962 on Jan 19, 2012 19:45:38 GMT -5
WOW, those are beauties! I hope they taste as good as they look! Do they suffer much from sunscald?
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Post by stratcat on Jan 20, 2012 0:03:55 GMT -5
Hi.
I grew one Powers Heirloom last year and didn't notice any sunscald. That's TGS's pic. Maybe they trimmed some of the foliage for the picture.
j
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Post by surf4grrl on Jan 30, 2012 9:20:46 GMT -5
Hey kevin,
Do you have anything to trade or are you just looking for folks who have extras? Just curious.
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Post by kevin1962 on Jan 30, 2012 9:57:58 GMT -5
Hey Surf4grrl, Good to hear from you! I wish I had something to offer in trade, but unfortunately, I simply didn't get seed collected as I'd hoped last year, (clearly my fault). I didn't get my crosses done and bagged to insure purity of genes, and felt that I shouldn't retain any seeds that I wasn't sure were true to name. Since then, I've put myself in a far better position to be ahead of the game, and hope to be able to offer others in need, seeds of what I have. Best regards, Kevin
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Post by jcm05 on Jan 30, 2012 11:22:19 GMT -5
I never bag emasculated blossoms. I don't really see a need for it.
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Post by kevin1962 on Jan 30, 2012 11:50:26 GMT -5
Hey John, When you say "emasculated blossoms", are you saying that once the blossom has been pollinated, it would no longer be necessary to "bag it"? I was under the impression that if left alone, most tomatoes would stay true to type, as the chances are slim of cross pollination occuring. However, if a blossom was emasuclated, and not bagged, what woudl prevent it from being crossed? Sorry if I sound a bit confused. It's because I am. ;D Still loads to learn, and hopeful that I can call upon those of you with much more experience to help me along the way. Best regards, Kevin
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Post by jcm05 on Jan 31, 2012 6:16:07 GMT -5
However, if a blossom was emasuclated, and not bagged, what woudl prevent it from being crossed? There's still always a chance of it outcrossing Kevin, but by emasculating the blossom you are removing what attracts pollinating insects.
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