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November 10, 2011 | #1 |
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Any new Tomatoes for 2012?
Worth started a thread a few days ago in the "Starting From Seed" section about seed sowing time being right around the corner. It got me to wondering if anybody in the SETTFest crowd had come across any new varieties that looked like good candidates for our area. So far the only thing that I am going to try that will be a first for me is Abraham Lincoln. And that's just because I happened to see a pack of seeds at the nursery. It's about time to think about ordering seeds if we need to.
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November 12, 2011 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
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Yup, good point/reminder Bobby. In Texas, it's time to place orders with the seed companies for any seed one might need for tomatoes (and peppers) before everyone gets too preoccupied with the holidays since we do need to get started in January. It might also be a good time to get your orders in for any seeds needed for legumes, cucurbits and lettuces as well. I already have some lettuce going in the greenhouse, but we have until January to do so I think.
Having said that, I haven't even begun to make my tomato list (eeek! I'm such a procrastinator), so don't have a firm idea on what any new-to-me varieties next year will be just yet. So it's a good thing I won't need to order seeds because anything "new" will likely come from various seed folks will soon send me, or seeds already in my inventory. Not new to me, but Indian Stripe is one I definitely think should be on every Texas growers list. |
January 10, 2012 | #3 |
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If all goes as planned I'll be starting seeds this weekend (Jan. 15th). Here is what I'm planning to sow. Abraham Lincoln, Annanas Noir, Arkansas Traveler, Black Cherry, Black Krim, Cherokee Purple, Cherokee Yellow, Cherry Volunteer, JD C-Tex, Old German, Purple Haze, Roma Rapheal, Souix, Earl's Faux, Livingston Honor Bright and Indian Stripe.
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January 10, 2012 | #4 |
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I've posted my list elsewhere, but here it is again. FYI, all were started on January 1. As of last night, I moved them under the lights as about 3/4 had sprouted so far and I had to get them under lights to try to prevent spindly seedlings. Most of the seeds on this list are from Tville folks, with the great Suze being the most generous, providing 3 of the following:
Terhune Earl’s Faux Brandywine from Croatia J.D.s Special C Tex Cowlick Brandywine Indian Stripe Goose Creek Black and Brown Boar Eva Purple Ball Purple Haze Black Cherry Sungold Big Beef BWC, EPB and JD's are new to me this year. Dewayne Mater |
January 10, 2012 | #5 |
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Nice list! You should be happy with those
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January 11, 2012 | #6 |
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*Mojo resurfaces!*
I posted a few days ago in General about the upcoming HCC Horticulture Club's upcoming sale. Nothing I gave them seedwise was new, but it was a lot of things that I hadn't fooled with before (and neither had Roy and Shelly!) I won't know specifically what I'm planting until next month, when I get the greenhouse report on what sprouted and what didn't. Still grumbly that my Serendipity and Paw-Paw seeds disappeared...
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January 12, 2012 | #7 |
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I might be wrong, but as far as far as I know, Brandywine tomato is originated from North America. It seems strange to me to use seeds comming from another side o Earth because the gardener might have problems with re-aclimatization.
May be a more experienced garder can say if I am wrong or not. |
January 12, 2012 | #8 |
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Moshou - If you mean Brandywine from Croatia, Raybo grew it out in California last year with tremendous results. Granted, California has an amazing climate for growing most things, but, his results were strong enough that I figured trying them in Texas would be worth a shot. We shall see. ;-)
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January 12, 2012 | #9 | |
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January 13, 2012 | #10 |
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I am growing Brandywine from Croatia now in Southwest Florida from seeds I obtained from the generous Raybo. It has shown to be a low producer here so far but a very healthy plant. It is not producing as well as my Stump or OTV as of yet!, But if it lives up to most of what I have heard, I will not complain.
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January 13, 2012 | #11 |
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My Brandywine Suddath always does well here and my favorite Earl's Faux, is a great producer most every year.
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February 21, 2012 | #12 |
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Sudduth! hate when my spelling goes South. haha
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February 29, 2012 | #13 |
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I'm hoping to get mine in the ground this weekend. 26 plants and some of my fall garden is still in place and needs to be harvested and removed and new amendments added. And I still have to mow the lawn first. My back hurts already.
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March 1, 2012 | #14 |
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Bobby, I'll be starting my planting this weekend too - though it will take me 4-5 days to get everything in. Tomorrow, I'm going to shred leaves for mulch.
Warm spring we've been having. Do I dare to hope there won't be another frost or freeze? Probably not. |
March 7, 2012 | #15 |
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Chance it! I've got mine in the ground already, as do Roy and Shelly.
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