hillbillypie
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Post by hillbillypie on Jan 31, 2012 21:26:15 GMT -5
Thanks! I was not aware of maintainer lines. That makes sense now.
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Post by hillbillypie on Jan 31, 2012 11:01:50 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. Just like you can't get MORE pregnant if you are already pregnant, if you did it right, it can't get MORE pollinated.
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Post by hillbillypie on Jan 31, 2012 10:59:12 GMT -5
I understand that it is recessive. It is because of that I am confused. How is it possible that I have an accession that is ms-2,ms-2 and not MS-2, ms-2?
If it is male sterile how is it possible to have a pure breeding line of male sterile?
Also, I should see some male sterile segregants in the F2 of my cross. Will it be the typical 75-25? I seem to recall culling some plants of a variety last year because they had clear green stems and I was told this was a marker for male sterility. Any merit to that?
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hillbillypie
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Post by hillbillypie on Jan 26, 2012 18:07:28 GMT -5
Last year I used Plum Regal as a female parent in a cross with an OP variety. It is my understanding that one of the parents in Plum Regal has the male sterile gene.
In addition to that, I have a selfing line that has the ms-2 gene that I want to breed with a few other OP lines. I suppose I will have to use this one as a female in the same way that I used Plum Regal.
So, my question is twofold. One, what problems/issues do I need to be on the lookout for with my F2 seedlings from the Plum Regal?
Secondly, how in the world is it even possible to have a male sterile selfing line? In my mind, I can't wrap my brain around something being selfing and yet sterile. Can anyone explain?
--Steve
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hillbillypie
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Post by hillbillypie on Jan 26, 2012 17:55:35 GMT -5
I don't get a chance to post here very often, but I do appreciate how you have kept us informed on what you are doing. You keep the bar high for us amateurs.
I can't thank you enough for your dedication to answering questions and pretty much helping anyone that asks.
You are a class act Keith.
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hillbillypie
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Post by hillbillypie on Jan 18, 2012 10:54:05 GMT -5
Hillbillypie, I was just razzing you. I ordered some seed from you a week ago and received them last Friday. Darrel Jones I figured you were, but I would still like for you to have the seeds. Honey Drop is a very good little tomato and worth growing. doublehelixfarms.com/honey-drop
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Post by hillbillypie on Jan 16, 2012 17:16:05 GMT -5
I'm not picky, I can use some Yellow Pear seed. Honey Drop would sound more like a bribe though. DarJones If you will contact me with the form on the website with your info I will send you some seeds for Honey Drop. I might have a couple more to throw in for you to try too. Thanks again for the link.
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Post by hillbillypie on Jan 13, 2012 8:53:39 GMT -5
I put it in my list of seed sellers. Take a look and see if the listing is acceptable. www.selectedplants.com/seedsupplies.htmDarJones P.S. I take bribes to add peoples websites to the list, any kind of veggie seed is prime material for such bribes. Thanks a bunch Dar. Yellow Pear ok?
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Post by hillbillypie on Jan 13, 2012 8:52:15 GMT -5
Nice website. Sorry but couldn't pass this second comment up... " I need about tree-fitty" ;D fo sho
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Post by hillbillypie on Jan 5, 2012 14:12:33 GMT -5
I thought I would let everyone know that I got my website up and running. Double Helix Farms has about 200 varieties of open pollinated and heirloom tomato seeds for sale as well as some other interesting vegetables. I hope to add another 100 vegetable varieties next year and another 50 to 100 tomatoes. I'm also close to having some new tomatoes from my own breeding projects very soon. doublehelixfarms.com/
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Post by hillbillypie on May 22, 2011 13:00:09 GMT -5
This amazing root structure is from a X peruvianum I am growing. It was not root bound, just healthy.
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Post by hillbillypie on May 14, 2011 9:17:03 GMT -5
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Post by hillbillypie on May 14, 2011 9:11:28 GMT -5
Next year I will be growing rice.
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Post by hillbillypie on May 14, 2011 9:07:16 GMT -5
Can we declare a moratorium on a few names? Please? With the English language being as rich as it is, I think we can come up with some names for new tomato varieties that do not include any of the following
ZEBRA
TIGER
SWEET
GIANT
BLACK (OR ANY OTHER COLOR)
PLUM ( OR ANY OTHER FRUIT)
I'm sure I could think of others.
Lets get creative. We can do better. The world just doesn't need any more Zebra anythings.
-S-
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Post by hillbillypie on May 14, 2011 9:05:18 GMT -5
I've only planted that tight once before and it made picking a bit of a chore. I had to do it this way in order to get this many plants in the ground.
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