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February 11, 2017 | #1 |
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Vilms Vs. Heidi
I received my order from Sandhill. They were out of Heidi and sent me Vilms. I do love Heidi, I do not have any problem with Blossom End Rot and they are good to eat right in the garden. They are large enough that after I blanch and peel, there is still enough tomato left. Some of the smaller paste types have little flesh left after blanching and peeling. Heidi has a firm flesh and is sweet.
Anyone have experience with Vilms? Barb |
February 12, 2017 | #2 |
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Vilms is a very durable plant and will stand up to foliar fungus pressure and should yield very well. It's also good and meaty with ok flavor. Fruits are on the small side for a plum.
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February 12, 2017 | #3 | |
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I will give them a try. I do have some old Heidi seeds so I will see how they compare. Barb |
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February 12, 2017 | #4 |
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i got my tomato seed Heidi from tomatofest last week
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February 12, 2017 | #5 |
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Since I was the original source for Heidi I wanted to see which vendors were carrying it
http://t.tatianastomatobase.com:88/w...b=General_Info https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=heidi+tomato+seeds I probably still have some seeds around but too old to send to anyone. In the second link I suggest either Victory Seeds or Tania herself as you'll also find in the first link here as well. I edited this ASAP when I realized that Glenn was out of Heidi seeds. Last I knew Linda Sapp at TGS also lists it but I didn't check. I don't have time to do a search here but last I knew it was one of Fusion's faves along with many others, Hope that helps, Carolyn
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February 12, 2017 | #6 | |
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Re- Reading the original post would be helpful.
Sandhill substituted for Heidi presumably because they don't have any Heidi seeds. KarenO Quote:
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February 12, 2017 | #7 | |
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When I'm perfect in ALL that I post I will announce that somewhere here at Tville. Carolyn, who also notes that the word micturate was a first for me being used here at Tville, and yes, I do know what it means.
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February 12, 2017 | #8 |
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My Heidi seed is a few years old but I am pretty confident I can get some seed to germinate. Next year I will get it ordered earlier.
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February 12, 2017 | #9 | |
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Since Heidi is open pollinated, maybe try saving some seeds from this year's plants and you won't have to worry about buying seeds. I hope you get some to germinate! |
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