Tri-Cot Seedling

Longlake · March 17, 2013

One of my tomato seedlings sprouted with three cotyledons, now followed by 3 true leaves. My question is whether this tri-pattern will continue as the plant grows? Is it indicative of some type of genetic fault that typically results in problems down the road? Or will this type of seedling grow up and produce tomatoes just fine?

To hedge my bets, I did just plant a couple more seeds of this variety (Fish Lake Oxheart) so can use them if needed...but won't have room for multiples in my garden (drats!).

Thanks for any insight.

March 17, 2013	#1
Longlake Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: MN Posts: 142	Tri-Cot Seedling One of my tomato seedlings sprouted with three cotyledons, now followed by 3 true leaves. My question is whether this tri-pattern will continue as the plant grows? Is it indicative of some type of genetic fault that typically results in problems down the road? Or will this type of seedling grow up and produce tomatoes just fine? To hedge my bets, I did just plant a couple more seeds of this variety (Fish Lake Oxheart) so can use them if needed...but won't have room for multiples in my garden (drats!). Thanks for any insight. __________________ My garden is like a teenager - One minute I'm basking in it's glow and the next I'm cursing it's attitude and headstrong independence.