Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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November 7, 2007 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Boonville, NY
Posts: 419
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"'GRANDMA'S GARDEN' is a New Hybrid Heirloom"
I just got my new issue of AMERICAN VEGETABLE GROWER magazine (I also get THE TOMATO MAGAZINE now, too - I apparently have way too much free time on my hands), and Siegers Seed Company of Holland, Michigan, is announcing their new tomato:
"'Grandma's Garden' is a hybrid heirloom red round tomato that is reminiscent of the old world heritage types. This delightful tomato is vigorous and high in flavor with 82-plus days to maturity." Hybrid heirloom? Like Brandy Boy, I take it. Any bets on how many more of these we see as time goes on? |
November 7, 2007 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: NE Kingdom, VT - Zone 3b
Posts: 1,439
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I see they list their Red Brandywine as a 1-1.5 pound tomato, too! I've never seen a RB that big before. They list pink BW as .5-1.0 pounds. I think they must of gotten it backwards.
Grandma's Garden is listed at 10-14 oz. and irregular in shape. |
November 8, 2007 | #3 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Warm Springs, GA
Posts: 1,421
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I think you are right, we are going to see more of this "type" of marketing.
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November 8, 2007 | #4 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Arkansas zone 6b
Posts: 441
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I had enough of a problem with "created" or "new" heirlooms... Hybrid heirloom is a contradiction in terms. But I think we'll be seeing more of it, too.
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