Distinct variations between varieties

huntoften · March 24, 2012

Every year I am always amazed at the extreme differences between different varieties even as they are just developing their first true leaves.

This year, Kimberly is a monster of a seedling...very thick stem and a good inch taller than most of the other varieties. Matt's Wild Cherry is just the opposite...very delicate seedlings with wispy stems and a full inch shorter than most varieties. Sungold with its strong scent is an interesting bit of uniqueness. The bush and dwarf varieties all show their adult characteristics of being short and stocky even at this early stage.

I am surely not the only one that geeks out about this aspect of the process. Anyone care to share their observations of unique baby plants?

March 24, 2012	#1
huntoften Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kansas CIty Posts: 560	Distinct variations between varieties Every year I am always amazed at the extreme differences between different varieties even as they are just developing their first true leaves. This year, Kimberly is a monster of a seedling...very thick stem and a good inch taller than most of the other varieties. Matt's Wild Cherry is just the opposite...very delicate seedlings with wispy stems and a full inch shorter than most varieties. Sungold with its strong scent is an interesting bit of uniqueness. The bush and dwarf varieties all show their adult characteristics of being short and stocky even at this early stage. I am surely not the only one that geeks out about this aspect of the process. Anyone care to share their observations of unique baby plants? __________________ Kansas City, Missouri Zone 5b/6a