Sourse for Crista Tomato Seeds

tlcmd · December 30, 2009

Back again in my quest for new varieties of tomatoes resistant to TSWV. The latest recommendation I've received is from Dr. Randy Gardner at N.C. State University:
Crista Tomato

Harris Moran Seed Company is the primary distributor, but does not sell directly to the consumer. They did recommend trying both Seedway and Clifton, but the smallest amount of seed available from them is 1000, and I need only 20 - 30.

Does anyone know of a place where a small amount may be purchased?

I usually end up with around 30 plants of 5 - 7 varieties and have had the best results with Bolseno which is an indeterminate variety with multiple resistances including TSWV.

As a matter of interest, I did sucessfully grow a non-TSWV resistant Snowberry tomato which thrived and produced until frost got all my garden in mid-November. It was planted amongst TSWV resistant varieties on 3 sides and protected by a "wall" of Artemisia Absinthium (grande wormwood) which repels thrips and other beasties.

Another FYI: I did plant all my tomatoes, peppers, and squash with 2 regular aspirin tablets each and sprayed them every 2 - 3 weeks with Miracle-Gro (standard dilution) plus one regular aspirin per gallon. Everything thrived and produced better and longer than in any previous season. Plan a repeat this year.

durable_now · December 30, 2009

http://www.tmseeds.com/product/839/Tomato_Seeds

**carolyn137** · December 30, 2009

So is Crista the same as Cristal?

Was an "l" lost in the communication with Randy Gardner?

mjc · December 30, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by carolyn137

So is Crista the same as Cristal?

Was an "l" lost in the communication with Randy Gardner?

Nope, looks like it is a variety in its own right...

http://www.harrismoran.com/products/tomato/crista.htm

And it is available in quantities of 100 (for $11.70) from...

http://www.harrisseeds.com/Storefron...to-crista.aspx

Or

http://www.morgancountyseeds.com/Tom...ommercial.html

**carolyn137** · December 30, 2009

I didn't think they were the same after reading the blurb and thanks for doing the homework so I don't have to.

habitat_gardener · December 30, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlcmd

Back again in my quest for new varieties of tomatoes resistant to TSWV.

As an aside, I was browsing another catalog and noticed this variety is TSWV resistant, but it's another one that's sold in bulk.
http://www.neseed.com/Tomato_i_Out_D..._i_p/33401.htm

where you replace the *** in the link with amn because the name of the variety is Out D*** Spot, which gets changed to Out gosh darndoodley Spot in the link otherwise. (Why couldn't they just have named it Lady Macbeth?)

tlcmd · December 30, 2009

Thanks all for the reply. I just didn't want to buy 1000 seeds when I can only use 20 or less. Especially if my Crista variety trial is a wash. I may also try the Out Da** Spot since it is not only TSWV resistant but indeterminate.

Will post results.

tlcmd · December 31, 2009

Has anyone any experience with the "Out Dam* Spot" tomato variety?

Comments appreciated.

Fusion_power · January 1, 2010

Tlcmd,

I have to order seed from Seedway in a few days. I had planned on getting 1k of Crista. If you like, I can send you a packet in about 3 weeks.

DarJones

December 30, 2009	#1
tlcmd Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Greensboro, N.C. Posts: 132	Sourse for Crista Tomato Seeds Back again in my quest for new varieties of tomatoes resistant to TSWV. The latest recommendation I've received is from Dr. Randy Gardner at N.C. State University: Crista Tomato Harris Moran Seed Company is the primary distributor, but does not sell directly to the consumer. They did recommend trying both Seedway and Clifton, but the smallest amount of seed available from them is 1000, and I need only 20 - 30. Does anyone know of a place where a small amount may be purchased? I usually end up with around 30 plants of 5 - 7 varieties and have had the best results with Bolseno which is an indeterminate variety with multiple resistances including TSWV. As a matter of interest, I did sucessfully grow a non-TSWV resistant Snowberry tomato which thrived and produced until frost got all my garden in mid-November. It was planted amongst TSWV resistant varieties on 3 sides and protected by a "wall" of Artemisia Absinthium (grande wormwood) which repels thrips and other beasties. Another FYI: I did plant all my tomatoes, peppers, and squash with 2 regular aspirin tablets each and sprayed them every 2 - 3 weeks with Miracle-Gro (standard dilution) plus one regular aspirin per gallon. Everything thrived and produced better and longer than in any previous season. Plan a repeat this year. __________________ Harmmmmmmmmmoniously, Dick "If only Longstreet had followed orders......" "Show me something more beautiful than a beautiful woman and then I'll go paint it." Alberto Vargas

December 30, 2009	#2
durable_now Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Seagoville Tx Zone 8A Posts: 35	seed source http://www.tmseeds.com/product/839/Tomato_Seeds

December 30, 2009	#3
carolyn137 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate NY, zone 4b/5a Posts: 21,169	So is Crista the same as Cristal? Was an "l" lost in the communication with Randy Gardner? __________________ Carolyn

December 30, 2009	#5
carolyn137 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate NY, zone 4b/5a Posts: 21,169	I didn't think they were the same after reading the blurb and thanks for doing the homework so I don't have to. __________________ Carolyn

December 30, 2009	#7
tlcmd Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Greensboro, N.C. Posts: 132	Thank You All Thanks all for the reply. I just didn't want to buy 1000 seeds when I can only use 20 or less. Especially if my Crista variety trial is a wash. I may also try the Out Da** Spot since it is not only TSWV resistant but indeterminate. Will post results. __________________ Harmmmmmmmmmoniously, Dick "If only Longstreet had followed orders......" "Show me something more beautiful than a beautiful woman and then I'll go paint it." Alberto Vargas Last edited by tlcmd; December 30, 2009 at 06:00 PM. Reason: addendum

December 31, 2009	#8
tlcmd Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Greensboro, N.C. Posts: 132	Has anyone any experience with the "Out Dam* Spot" tomato variety? Comments appreciated. __________________ Harmmmmmmmmmoniously, Dick "If only Longstreet had followed orders......" "Show me something more beautiful than a beautiful woman and then I'll go paint it." Alberto Vargas

January 1, 2010	#9
Fusion_power Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,250	Tlcmd, I have to order seed from Seedway in a few days. I had planned on getting 1k of Crista. If you like, I can send you a packet in about 3 weeks. DarJones