Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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January 20, 2017 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: NC - zone 8a - heat zone 7
Posts: 4,915
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QUESTION:
What will you get if you graft a micro , for example, to a Big Beef ? I am talking about plant size not fruit size or production.
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January 21, 2017 | #2 | |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Alabama
Posts: 7,068
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In general I would assume that most of the true root stock varieties would give some improvement in drought tolerance because when I pull up my grafted plants they do seem to have a more expansive root system than many of the heirlooms. This is purely anecdotal so don't take it as scientific fact; but if you have some nematode problems and mild fusarium problems it might make a great root stock for you. If you are looking for a root stock to give you some kind of big boost in size or production you should look elsewhere in my opinion. Also if you are on the Gulf Coast or other areas infected with all the fusarium types then you need a more resistant root stock. Bill |
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