Important - for those growing our Dwarf project releases

**nctomatoman** · August 12, 2016

I've pondered for some time that it is appropriate to start to build a picture of which of our 60 varieties do well, where - do they perform as expected? Which struggle, which succeed, which are the favorites, which are the laggards.

So here is a survey - it is simple, and the hope is to catch anyone who has grown the named, released varieties - no matter how or where you got them (the four major vendors, as a project member, etc).

Patrina and I have each tried it out - it is quick, simple, and you can run through it for each variety. I will provide reports now and then. This will really help those who sell the varieties, and those of us who want to grow them, understand better which ones do well and where - and for what reasons.

The survey is here. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...n4R8g/viewform

Have at it, have fun - and be honest. Please note any questions you have about the survey in this thread.

Shrinkrap · August 14, 2016

I grew nine this year, and hope to respond over time. It would be good to know which ones I've already reviewed.

**nctomatoman** · August 14, 2016

I can see the data - so feel free to ask here or email me and I can provide the info of what you've already reviewed

Shrinkrap · August 14, 2016

Okay, thanks!

Ed of Somis · September 2, 2016

Craig, I would be happy to help with results...and will fill out the survey. Will you be making the results available to folks on this site?

**nctomatoman** · September 2, 2016

Sure Ed - I will provide some periodical reporting - we are approaching 70 entries at the moment. Hoping to well into the hundreds over time; I've asked each of the four main seed companies offering the dwarfs to provide the link on their website.

Shrinkrap · September 6, 2016

Did I already do Dwarf Golden Heart?

**nctomatoman** · September 6, 2016

Shrink, looks like you've done Choc Light, Dwarf Purp Heart, Adelaide Fest, BrandyFred.

Shrinkrap · September 16, 2016

Okay, thanks. Golden Heart is standing out right now, and the fruit are bigger.

FWIW, I am seeing my BrandyFred setting their first fruit. I am happy to have a long season or they would be history! I will be out of town for two weeks in the near future, and I hope it won't be too late to see how they turn out.

silkcom · May 5, 2017

Craig,

Have you been doing these reports? I've been looking for this exact data

. I'm interested in doing a few varieties from the dwarf project next year but don't really know where to start. Getting people's real world feedback would be awesome. Maybe giving us read access to the data from this?

oakley · May 6, 2017

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Originally Posted by silkcom

Craig,

Have you been doing these reports? I've been looking for this exact data

. I'm interested in doing a few varieties from the dwarf project next year but don't really know where to start. Getting people's real world feedback would be awesome. Maybe giving us read access to the data from this?

Here is one place, of many, to start your research. http://www.victoryseeds.com/dwarf-tomato-project.html

A google search, 'best tasting dwarf tomatoes' will link you to a thread here, etc.

silkcom · May 6, 2017

That's why I was thinking you just open the spreadsheet itself. Then we could be helping build the reports

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**nctomatoman** · May 6, 2017

Hi silkcom - results are coming in slowly - in fact only 92 responses so far. I am of two minds about it - getting people to fill in surveys is incredibly challenging - the flip side being we have 92 responses (I don't think Patrina has done many yet, nor have I).

With the gardening season underway, I will see what I can do to push this a bit. I've not even looked at the data myself yet - too busy! - but hope to mid summer when my speaking schedule slows down a bit.

Best thing to do is just look at the descriptions of the named varieties, find threads on them at Tomatoville - or Google the name, which will take you to the companies that carry them - there are often reviews there.

Shrinkrap · May 7, 2017

Here are this years; hoping to get them to their permanent homes soon. Loxtan Lass and Lad, Rosella Crimson, Dwarf Sweet Sue and Dwarf Golden Gypsy. A!so repeat performance for New Big Dwarf and Dwarf Wild Fred.

zendog · January 1, 2019

I just submitted reports for Dwarf Purple Heart, Rosella Purple and Tennessee Suited and would encourage any other dwarf growers to take the time and report what you've found.

Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this excellent project to give us great new dwarfs to try.

August 12, 2016	#1
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	Important - for those growing our Dwarf project releases I've pondered for some time that it is appropriate to start to build a picture of which of our 60 varieties do well, where - do they perform as expected? Which struggle, which succeed, which are the favorites, which are the laggards. So here is a survey - it is simple, and the hope is to catch anyone who has grown the named, released varieties - no matter how or where you got them (the four major vendors, as a project member, etc). Patrina and I have each tried it out - it is quick, simple, and you can run through it for each variety. I will provide reports now and then. This will really help those who sell the varieties, and those of us who want to grow them, understand better which ones do well and where - and for what reasons. The survey is here. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...n4R8g/viewform Have at it, have fun - and be honest. Please note any questions you have about the survey in this thread. __________________ Craig

August 14, 2016	#3
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	I can see the data - so feel free to ask here or email me and I can provide the info of what you've already reviewed __________________ Craig

September 2, 2016	#6
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	Sure Ed - I will provide some periodical reporting - we are approaching 70 entries at the moment. Hoping to well into the hundreds over time; I've asked each of the four main seed companies offering the dwarfs to provide the link on their website. __________________ Craig

September 6, 2016	#8
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	Shrink, looks like you've done Choc Light, Dwarf Purp Heart, Adelaide Fest, BrandyFred. __________________ Craig

May 6, 2017	#13
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	Hi silkcom - results are coming in slowly - in fact only 92 responses so far. I am of two minds about it - getting people to fill in surveys is incredibly challenging - the flip side being we have 92 responses (I don't think Patrina has done many yet, nor have I). With the gardening season underway, I will see what I can do to push this a bit. I've not even looked at the data myself yet - too busy! - but hope to mid summer when my speaking schedule slows down a bit. Best thing to do is just look at the descriptions of the named varieties, find threads on them at Tomatoville - or Google the name, which will take you to the companies that carry them - there are often reviews there. __________________ Craig

August 14, 2016	#2
Shrinkrap Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: N. California Posts: 701	I grew nine this year, and hope to respond over time. It would be good to know which ones I've already reviewed.

September 2, 2016	#5
Ed of Somis Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somis, Ca Posts: 649	Craig, I would be happy to help with results...and will fill out the survey. Will you be making the results available to folks on this site?

May 5, 2017	#10
silkcom Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Lehi, Utah, USA Posts: 19	Craig, Have you been doing these reports? I've been looking for this exact data . I'm interested in doing a few varieties from the dwarf project next year but don't really know where to start. Getting people's real world feedback would be awesome. Maybe giving us read access to the data from this?

January 1, 2019	#15
zendog Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: VA-7a Posts: 121	I just submitted reports for Dwarf Purple Heart, Rosella Purple and Tennessee Suited and would encourage any other dwarf growers to take the time and report what you've found. Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this excellent project to give us great new dwarfs to try.