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August 14, 2007 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
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Accidental Cross Possibility
I have a Rutgers plant growing beside a Redorte and this morning spoted a few tomatoes on the Rutgers that were plum shaped like the Redorte on the same truss as the round Rutgers. Is it possble that these plum shaped tomatoes are the products of cross fertilization? If it is should I save the seeds from them to see if they can be stabilized. I am not very experienced with this aspect of growing tomatoes and would appreciate any advice.
Thanks, Alex
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First of all the spelling: San Marzano Redorta, not Redorte!
It looks like you have the OP version (select) and not the hybrid. Note: TOMATO SAN MARZANO REDORTA F1 by seeds of italy Named for the local mountain in Bergamo, the home of Franchi seeds. Fruits of upto 350g near 12 0z. The rest of the trade carries the OP line. Such as this.... Pomodoro San Marzano ”Redorta” Selezione Speciale near 300 g. a bit smaller than the hybrid version Quote:
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August 15, 2007 | #3 |
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Tom,
Thanks for the info. It helps. Yes the shape of the fruit in question is not as elongated as the one on the Redorta. Rest assured I have no intention of attempting crosses. I have my hands full with a plethora new varieties to keep me busy for a while. Alex
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August 15, 2007 | #4 |
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Most folks get their new varieties from accidental crosses, or as I like to say, illegitimate crosses. I much rather be the minister of the tomato patch, legally administering the marriage of one variety to the next, with the thought of how the seedlings or children turn out. The crosses I've made this year were heavy with Green Zebra hybrids to other man made crosses. Kind of like All American tomato seedlings where no two siblings we be alike next year..
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