Need help from the Pros here...

bigcheef · March 1, 2007

Gimme and I have been discussin a particular variety that appears to Spontaneously throw both RL and PL seedlings.

The original Polish C seed was acquired from Sand Hill and is described as having PL foliage. I had forgotten this when I planted the seed last year and thought nothing of having all RL seedlings (approximately 10).

After saving seed from the RL plant, which happened to be one of the largest and most productive plants from last year, shared seed has turned out 5 PL seedlings out of 8 for Gimme. Mine are still 2-3 weeks from true leaves so I decided to call Sand Hill.

After speaking to Linda and Glen, I understand that Carolyn’s book mentions that this RL / PL tendency is common with Polish C. (as she experienced in her garden)

I know the story on so called “Polish” varieties is similar- “Large pink beefsteaks, PL foliage:”

So what do y’all think?

No need to be a “Pro” to respond…..8)

BTW, I plan to sew several seeds from the original pack as a control.

RIK

March 1, 2007	#1
bigcheef Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: TN Posts: 316	Need help from the Pros here... Gimme and I have been discussin a particular variety that appears to Spontaneously throw both RL and PL seedlings. The original Polish C seed was acquired from Sand Hill and is described as having PL foliage. I had forgotten this when I planted the seed last year and thought nothing of having all RL seedlings (approximately 10). After saving seed from the RL plant, which happened to be one of the largest and most productive plants from last year, shared seed has turned out 5 PL seedlings out of 8 for Gimme. Mine are still 2-3 weeks from true leaves so I decided to call Sand Hill. After speaking to Linda and Glen, I understand that Carolyn’s book mentions that this RL / PL tendency is common with Polish C. (as she experienced in her garden) I know the story on so called “Polish” varieties is similar- “Large pink beefsteaks, PL foliage:” So what do y’all think? No need to be a “Pro” to respond…..8) BTW, I plan to sew several seeds from the original pack as a control. RIK __________________ When I die don't bury me In a box in a cold dark cemetery Out in the garden would be much better Cause I could be pushin up a home grown tomater Lyrics by Guy Clark Last edited by bigcheef; March 21, 2007 at 04:10 PM.