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OldHondaNut · December 23, 2013

I can tell you first hand that I tried to de-hybrid Bush Big Boy after Burpee removed it from its offerings about 5 years ago. It was unsuccessful and after a bit of work I consider it 100% a waste of time. Add to it the fact that last year they brought it back and I bought 160 seeds which is about 40 years worth. Looks like it is still there but a word to the wise: If you like your hybrid, keep it yourself. They come and go so often it can make your head spin.

I germinate 10 year old seeds that I DON'T take care of. These are in the fridge and should last much longer.

They have never kept me from planting my OP heirlooms, just saying...

December 23, 2013	#123
OldHondaNut Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Zone 8a Posts: 120	I can tell you first hand that I tried to de-hybrid Bush Big Boy after Burpee removed it from its offerings about 5 years ago. It was unsuccessful and after a bit of work I consider it 100% a waste of time. Add to it the fact that last year they brought it back and I bought 160 seeds which is about 40 years worth. Looks like it is still there but a word to the wise: If you like your hybrid, keep it yourself. They come and go so often it can make your head spin. I germinate 10 year old seeds that I DON'T take care of. These are in the fridge and should last much longer. They have never kept me from planting my OP heirlooms, just saying...