Rebelski F1

Fred Hempel · August 17, 2015

I saw this on at least 2 people's grow list this spring.

For anyone who is growing it -- how is it doing?

I am asking, because with regard to vigor, plant health and production, it is killing it in my field. Basically destroying the competition. But, I don't have a ripe fruit yet (it was planted during the 2nd wave, in June).

Although it is in Johnny's "greenhouse" section, it is doing great in our "open-field" situation.

Fred Hempel · August 17, 2015

I am particularly interested in comparisons to Big Beef.

FLRedHeart · August 17, 2015

I'm about to transplant now. Rebelski F1 lagged considerably behind 5 other hybrids including Big Beef F1, and also behind 6 popular OPs. I even threw Rebelski away, but the next day changed my mind and kept the best seedling just to see what happens. My germination temperatures and seedlings have been growing at 80-85 F, not by my choice, which may explain the disappointing performance.

Cole_Robbie · October 8, 2015

How did Rebelski end up tasting?

Fred Hempel · October 9, 2015

I really liked it in my field. There are better tasting tomatoes, but it was a great combination of production, resistance, shelf-life and pretty good flavor.

Rena · December 4, 2016

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Originally Posted by Fred Hempel

I really liked it in my field. There are better tasting tomatoes, but it was a great combination of production, resistance, shelf-life and pretty good flavor.

Anything more you would like to add? I am going to buy the seed but it sure is pricey!

BigVanVader · December 4, 2016

Well I will be growing both in field this year so we shall see.

Gerardo · December 4, 2016

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Originally Posted by Rena

Anything more you would like to add? I am going to buy the seed but it sure is pricey!

I grew Rebelski in spring, summer and fall, and concur with Fred. It likes to be fed and can be temperamental in terms of deficiencies. Hearty on all other fronts, beautiful trusses, photogenic plant. Head to head, Marbonne wins, although it's a Gatti-Ward type of deal.

It'll produce plenty of unblemished orbs that taste great and keep well off the vine, I don't remember any splitting.

Overall, a definite recommend. Pull the trigger, you won't regret it.

August 17, 2015	#1
Fred Hempel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunol, CA Posts: 2,723	Rebelski F1 I saw this on at least 2 people's grow list this spring. For anyone who is growing it -- how is it doing? I am asking, because with regard to vigor, plant health and production, it is killing it in my field. Basically destroying the competition. But, I don't have a ripe fruit yet (it was planted during the 2nd wave, in June). Although it is in Johnny's "greenhouse" section, it is doing great in our "open-field" situation.

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August 17, 2015	#3
FLRedHeart Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: FL 8b/9a Posts: 262	I'm about to transplant now. Rebelski F1 lagged considerably behind 5 other hybrids including Big Beef F1, and also behind 6 popular OPs. I even threw Rebelski away, but the next day changed my mind and kept the best seedling just to see what happens. My germination temperatures and seedlings have been growing at 80-85 F, not by my choice, which may explain the disappointing performance.

October 8, 2015	#4
Cole_Robbie Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Illinois, zone 6 Posts: 8,407	How did Rebelski end up tasting?

October 9, 2015	#5
Fred Hempel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunol, CA Posts: 2,723	I really liked it in my field. There are better tasting tomatoes, but it was a great combination of production, resistance, shelf-life and pretty good flavor.

December 4, 2016	#7
BigVanVader Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Greenville, South Carolina Posts: 3,099	Well I will be growing both in field this year so we shall see.