Dwarfs only....

seymour_man · March 21, 2018

I am getting ready to start my seeds in the next couple of days. Here in southern Indiana I always plan to set out the plants early May or so. Mine are usually ready in 5-6 weeks. That works best for me.

As I moving to 4x8 raised beds I have decided to decrease my "tomato" area from 20-30 plants to 12 only. I have seeds from over 250 varieties including several dwarf project seeds. I have never grown any of these new dwarf varieties.

Not being afraid to try new things I am wondering if there are some "in the ground" growers out there who now only grow dwarfs or predominately so? Of course I will always sneak in Sungold and Black Cherry and maybe even hide a couple insurance Big Beef. So instead of growing the usual Cherokee Purple, DeWeese Streaked or whatever heirloom I am thinking about growing 10 or so of the new dwarfs instead.

Will I regret it?

March 21, 2018	#1
seymour_man Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 48	Dwarfs only.... I am getting ready to start my seeds in the next couple of days. Here in southern Indiana I always plan to set out the plants early May or so. Mine are usually ready in 5-6 weeks. That works best for me. As I moving to 4x8 raised beds I have decided to decrease my "tomato" area from 20-30 plants to 12 only. I have seeds from over 250 varieties including several dwarf project seeds. I have never grown any of these new dwarf varieties. Not being afraid to try new things I am wondering if there are some "in the ground" growers out there who now only grow dwarfs or predominately so? Of course I will always sneak in Sungold and Black Cherry and maybe even hide a couple insurance Big Beef. So instead of growing the usual Cherokee Purple, DeWeese Streaked or whatever heirloom I am thinking about growing 10 or so of the new dwarfs instead. Will I regret it? Last edited by seymour_man; March 21, 2018 at 08:55 PM.