Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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June 18, 2013 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Posts: 2,593
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Chanoka tomato from Vietnam
Folks, I distributed in 2012 some seeds of the Chanoka tomato that I bought in Hanoi. I want to report on this tomato so those with seeds can see what to expect.
The plant is robust, with very long fronds. It flowered a few days later than Black Cherry, around the same time as Cherokee Purple. It has shown no sign of any foliar or systemic disease, although a White Queen only 2 feet away is going down with fusarium. It sets heavily - most blossoms have set fruit. The unripe tomatoes are a pleasing chartreuse green, and are somewhat elongated, although not quite a heart yet. |
June 18, 2013 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: SeTx
Posts: 881
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That is a pretty plant!
Homestead did something similar, with much shorter fronds, but droopy, in my garden. Seemed to provide a lot of cover for the tomatoes. Exciting to see how they turn out! |
July 7, 2013 | #3 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
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16 large tomatoes hanging from the Chanoka today - more productive than any of my heirloom varieties. Ripening delayed in Atlanta due to the rain and cooler temps - everyone is waiting for their tomatoes.
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