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OldHondaNut · December 9, 2018

My north Texas 2018 results for OP and Hybrid...

Long ago I bought a plant named Porter Dark Cherry from Lowes (Bonnie Plants). It was labeled hybrid but I saved seeds anyway and these seeds came true the next Spring as have been the 8 or so following generations. It was my most disease resistant this year.

Also performing well were the hybrid seeds for Bush Big Boy that Burpee quit selling but I stocked up on and keep in the fridge. They were determinates and did well in Spring; not so well in the fall.

OP Amish Paste had an off year but I am guessing it is from the cherry tomatoes over running their space.

The other OP tomatoes were all OP determinates and did maybe 3 pounds each which I consider a fail. I hesitate to mention them because they have been very reliable over the years and are common names you all know.

I have not posted in a long time but was notified when this thread became active again. This topic does interest me and it has drawn me back in. Thanks for that.

December 9, 2018	#162
OldHondaNut Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Zone 8a Posts: 120	Porter Dark Cherry My north Texas 2018 results for OP and Hybrid... Long ago I bought a plant named Porter Dark Cherry from Lowes (Bonnie Plants). It was labeled hybrid but I saved seeds anyway and these seeds came true the next Spring as have been the 8 or so following generations. It was my most disease resistant this year. Also performing well were the hybrid seeds for Bush Big Boy that Burpee quit selling but I stocked up on and keep in the fridge. They were determinates and did well in Spring; not so well in the fall. OP Amish Paste had an off year but I am guessing it is from the cherry tomatoes over running their space. The other OP tomatoes were all OP determinates and did maybe 3 pounds each which I consider a fail. I hesitate to mention them because they have been very reliable over the years and are common names you all know. I have not posted in a long time but was notified when this thread became active again. This topic does interest me and it has drawn me back in. Thanks for that.