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Old March 27, 2013   #16
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In the thread above the parents of Ramapo F1 are given and the KC one Rutgers is now offering could well be one of the Ramapo parents as I see it, or very similar, just with a number line given.

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After seeing those pics,, my ramapo and rutgers looked like those .. Many were smaller but I did get a good bunch in that size and texture.. I have to try a few plants again this year.. Thanks for the link carolyn
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Old April 9, 2013   #17
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Well I can't add anything to the thread about the Ramapo tomatoes(or Rutgers tomatoes), as I've never tried or have had an interest in growing either of them. Plus...with the glowing reviews on both of these varieties on here I probably won't be trying them anytime soon either (just kidding).

I did receive my order of Moreton and KC 146 tomato seeds though from Rutgers University's NJ Agricultural Experiment Station. Only took a week to get here since I reside in NJ. I grow mostly heirlooms ( e.g. Pruden's Purple, Black Krim, Aunt Gertie's Gold, etc) but I'm looking forward to see how these 2 tomatoes grow and taste in comparison. This is a pic of the seed packets for them:
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Alfredo, let us know how they do! I was thinking of trying the KC-146 for canning myself, but I really am out of control and CANNOT fit another plant in. Actually I cannot fit what I have already either lol....
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Old April 18, 2013   #18
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Alfredo, let us know how they do! I was thinking of trying the KC-146 for canning myself, but I really am out of control and CANNOT fit another plant in. Actually I cannot fit what I have already either lol....
Will do lakelady....so far the Moreton tomato plants have been growing a bit faster, but that's probably just due to it being an earlier season tomato compared to the KC-146. ~Alfredo
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Old April 23, 2013   #19
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alfredo, I'm going to buy some ramapo and rutger plants locally, still have survivors I grew from seeds. (super beef steaks and big boys) probably will have more than enough for planting. I will also keep in touch. This time of year, I'm away a lot so I must trust others to take care bringing them in and outside
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Old July 31, 2013   #20
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Default Pic of Moreton F1 Hybrid tomatoes.

Here's a pic of one of the clusters of tomatoes on one of my Moreton F1 Hybrid tomato plants. I have to say, it's quite a productive tomato plant...I just counted 18 tomatoes on one of my plants, all around the same size (roughly around the size of a tennis ball more or less).

IMG_0560.jpg Moreton F1 Hybrid tomatoes.

My KC-146 tomato plant is growing really big and vigorous too, has some tomato fruit on it as well. I'll post pics of it soon.

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Here's a pic of one of the clusters of tomatoes on one of my Moreton F1 Hybrid tomato plants. I have to say, it's quite a productive tomato plant...I just counted 18 tomatoes on one of my plants, all around the same size (roughly around the size of a tennis ball more or less).

Attachment 36982 Moreton F1 Hybrid tomatoes.

My KC-146 tomato plant is growing really big and vigorous too, has some tomato fruit on it as well. I'll post pics of it soon.

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Yes, Moreton Hybrid is prolific and darn good tasting as well. it was one of the first hybrids that became available to the public, after Big Boy F1 and Better Boy F1, and Moreton along with Supersonic F1 and Jet Star F1, all bred by the Harris Seed CO and I knowthat I and many others, think those three, along with Ramapo F1 are some of THE best tasting hybrids, still.

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Yes, Moreton Hybrid is prolific and darn good tasting as well. it was one of the first hybrids that became available to the public, after Big Boy F1 and Better Boy F1, and Moreton along with Supersonic F1 and Jet Star F1, all bred by the Harris Seed CO and I know that I and many others, think those three, along with Ramapo F1 are some of THE best tasting hybrids, still.

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Oh wow...That's a seriously good endorsement/opinion of a tomato variety's taste Carolyn, coming from you especially. Can't wait to try the first ripe Moreton tomato off one of my plants. There's a couple that will be ripe any day now. It's almost as fast at having mature fruit as the Sophie's Choice tomatoes I have growing. Only a few days behind it, it appears.
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I am kind of bumping this thread but am curious to know what others have experienced with these tomatoes in the meantime. Last week I attended the Rutgers Tomato Tasting for the first time and bought the Ramapo and KC 146. I was looking for reactions to these varieties and came across this thread. I think I should have bought the Moreton as well but space is a consideration for me. The only other hybrids I have grown constantly is Sun Sugar and Momotaro. I have grown Rutgers in the past but never been so impressed that I had to keep growing it. I grow otherwise only open pollinated. The best tasting tomatoes at this tasting for me was Solar Flare, a variety that failed for me this year. I also tasted the Ramapo and liked it so will give it a try in 2016.
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Old June 10, 2020   #24
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Been growing Ramapoes since they became available a decade ago or more again. Also grow Rutgers [cambell soup] tomatoes once in a while. The Rutgers are more uniform and tennis ball size but unlike other posts my ramapoes are the size from a baseball to a softball. I grow them every year and are by far my favorite tomato. Massive yields.
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Been growing Ramapoes since they became available a decade ago or more again. Also grow Rutgers [cambell soup] tomatoes once in a while. The Rutgers are more uniform and tennis ball size but unlike other posts my ramapoes are the size from a baseball to a softball. I grow them every year and are by far my favorite tomato. Massive yields.

Share some seed with a fellow brethren ?
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Old June 15, 2020   #26
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I only get them as seedlings from a Rutgers Based nursery. there are only a few other nursery's that sell them. not sure why they aren't more widespread. They are hybrids so I don't bother saving the seeds from my tomatoes.
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