Damsel F1 tomato variety is said by many to be nematode resistant. A major seed vendor says, "The combined disease package of Late Blight, Verticillium Wilt and Nematode Resistance are sure to please your customers." In the Spring, I had Damsel plants in 10 gallon containers and more in raised beds. I've experienced that many varieties do much better in raised beds than in my containers. Damsel was no different, with far superior performance in raised beds. I pulled the old Spring plants recently and as suspected the containers showed my nematode activity, but to my surprise the Damsel plants in the raised beds showed very significant nematode damage. Some roots as fat as my thumb. I can't imagine how well they would have done in RBs if they truly were nematode resistant.
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