Question about Granny Cantrell...

mecktom · July 19, 2011

I have grown this variety for several years but recently have heard there is a PL version. Does anyone have information about this?

BigdaddyJ · July 19, 2011

Yes there is a PL version. This is my second year growing it. Big pink fruit. Nice taste. Later to ripen this year than last. It will probably come in around 90 DTM. I got a plant from a friend and saved a few seed. I have no other info.

BigBrownDogHouse · July 19, 2011

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Originally Posted by BigdaddyJ

Big pink fruit. Nice taste. Later to ripen this year than last. It will probably come in around 90 DTM.

I'm growing it for the first time this year. Nice healthy looking plant so far.
It was certainly late to set fruit. Just about the slowest in the backyard. However, it looks pretty loaded right now and is growing well.

Looking forward to it!

**nctomatoman** · July 19, 2011

Oh, here comes the leaf shape policeman (me!). I so wish that we wouldn't use "PL Version" - a variety is a variety and is determined by its leaf shape. Granny Cantrell is a RL variety. If a PL shows up, it is likely from a mix up or cross and should be called something completely different - once it is grown out enough to ensure stability.

end of the public service spot - back to your regularly scheduled discussion!

BigdaddyJ · July 19, 2011

Good point Craig and I didn't realize that. I am always looking for PL varieties because they do better disease wise for me because I don't use chems. I thought it was like a KB/KBX deal and both Granny's were stable. But I guess both grannies are off their rocker! LOL! Got another name to use? I'm easy....

July 19, 2011	#1
mecktom Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern Virginia Posts: 342	Question about Granny Cantrell... I have grown this variety for several years but recently have heard there is a PL version. Does anyone have information about this?

July 19, 2011	#2
BigdaddyJ Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Zone7 Delaware Posts: 399	Yes there is a PL version. This is my second year growing it. Big pink fruit. Nice taste. Later to ripen this year than last. It will probably come in around 90 DTM. I got a plant from a friend and saved a few seed. I have no other info. __________________ Farmer at Heart

July 19, 2011	#4
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	Oh, here comes the leaf shape policeman (me!). I so wish that we wouldn't use "PL Version" - a variety is a variety and is determined by its leaf shape. Granny Cantrell is a RL variety. If a PL shows up, it is likely from a mix up or cross and should be called something completely different - once it is grown out enough to ensure stability. end of the public service spot - back to your regularly scheduled discussion! __________________ Craig

July 19, 2011	#5
BigdaddyJ Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Zone7 Delaware Posts: 399	Good point Craig and I didn't realize that. I am always looking for PL varieties because they do better disease wise for me because I don't use chems. I thought it was like a KB/KBX deal and both Granny's were stable. But I guess both grannies are off their rocker! LOL! Got another name to use? I'm easy.... __________________ Farmer at Heart