Cougar Red

moulman · May 9, 2007

OK, so I'm at my favorite local nursery, and I find these healthy, stout, little tomato seedlings. They were developed at Washington State University in Pullman (very local), especially for our local growing conditions and weather (Inland NW/ Western slope of Rockies Z 5-6 ).

They are supposed to be semi-determinate, medium sized red ( 6-8 oz) very early and cool night tolerant- and will set fruit in cooler nights ( typical local conditions in summer).

They are called Cougar Red (a tribute to WSU mascot, of course) - anyone ever hear of them? I have lived in this area for a long time, and this is the first I have seen of them. The nurseryman said they are somewhat recent - released locally 4-5 yrs ago.
A call to the WSU Extension Office only confirmed the above, with little additional info.

I have one plant, and have unsuccessfully searched locally for more. The original nursery has no more currently.

Just curious if anyone has grown these, or even heard of them - would be interested in experiences/results.

Matt

May 9, 2007	#1
moulman Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 68	Cougar Red OK, so I'm at my favorite local nursery, and I find these healthy, stout, little tomato seedlings. They were developed at Washington State University in Pullman (very local), especially for our local growing conditions and weather (Inland NW/ Western slope of Rockies Z 5-6 ). They are supposed to be semi-determinate, medium sized red ( 6-8 oz) very early and cool night tolerant- and will set fruit in cooler nights ( typical local conditions in summer). They are called Cougar Red (a tribute to WSU mascot, of course) - anyone ever hear of them? I have lived in this area for a long time, and this is the first I have seen of them. The nurseryman said they are somewhat recent - released locally 4-5 yrs ago. A call to the WSU Extension Office only confirmed the above, with little additional info. I have one plant, and have unsuccessfully searched locally for more. The original nursery has no more currently. Just curious if anyone has grown these, or even heard of them - would be interested in experiences/results. Matt __________________ No one ever learned a thing while they were talking.