The appeal of Dwarfs

schill93 · October 20, 2016

What new dwarfs did you try in 2016. How would you rate them in flavor, production and disease resistance? How tall did they get, and how closely did you plant them?

In a book on growing tomatoes that I recently read, the author's opinion of dwarfs was that it was a waste of valuable real estate for little yield. For large market growers I realize that yield, as well as disease resistance will be paramount. However, for home gardeners, this is not quite so pressing.

But when it comes to dwarfs, there is a fourth factor and that is manageability, which has a lot of appeal. So how many here think it is a waste of valuable real estate?

I have limited gardening area, and like everyone want good yield, but those cute little dwarfs sure are appealing.

Especially when it's 108 degrees out there and I'm struggling to tie up my never ending flopping tomato branches.

(that's sweat pouring down)

October 20, 2016	#1
schill93 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2015 Location: Nevada Posts: 275	The appeal of Dwarfs What new dwarfs did you try in 2016. How would you rate them in flavor, production and disease resistance? How tall did they get, and how closely did you plant them? In a book on growing tomatoes that I recently read, the author's opinion of dwarfs was that it was a waste of valuable real estate for little yield. For large market growers I realize that yield, as well as disease resistance will be paramount. However, for home gardeners, this is not quite so pressing. But when it comes to dwarfs, there is a fourth factor and that is manageability, which has a lot of appeal. So how many here think it is a waste of valuable real estate? I have limited gardening area, and like everyone want good yield, but those cute little dwarfs sure are appealing. Especially when it's 108 degrees out there and I'm struggling to tie up my never ending flopping tomato branches. (that's sweat pouring down)