Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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December 30, 2009 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Greensboro, N.C.
Posts: 132
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Sourse for Crista Tomato Seeds
Back again in my quest for new varieties of tomatoes resistant to TSWV. The latest recommendation I've received is from Dr. Randy Gardner at N.C. State University:
Crista Tomato Harris Moran Seed Company is the primary distributor, but does not sell directly to the consumer. They did recommend trying both Seedway and Clifton, but the smallest amount of seed available from them is 1000, and I need only 20 - 30. Does anyone know of a place where a small amount may be purchased? I usually end up with around 30 plants of 5 - 7 varieties and have had the best results with Bolseno which is an indeterminate variety with multiple resistances including TSWV. As a matter of interest, I did sucessfully grow a non-TSWV resistant Snowberry tomato which thrived and produced until frost got all my garden in mid-November. It was planted amongst TSWV resistant varieties on 3 sides and protected by a "wall" of Artemisia Absinthium (grande wormwood) which repels thrips and other beasties. Another FYI: I did plant all my tomatoes, peppers, and squash with 2 regular aspirin tablets each and sprayed them every 2 - 3 weeks with Miracle-Gro (standard dilution) plus one regular aspirin per gallon. Everything thrived and produced better and longer than in any previous season. Plan a repeat this year.
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