Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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June 10, 2010
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Alabama
Posts: 7,068
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Golden Ponderosa question?
I just lost my lone Golden Ponderosa to TSWV and fusarium wilt. Talk about overkill!
Any way I wanted to see if anyone who has had experience with this variety could tell me if it has time or the ability to withstand the heat to try it as a fall tomato? I will be planting the last of my fall seed varieties this next week and wondering if I should include it. I would appreciate any help anyone could give me. |
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June 10, 2010
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: LA (Lower Alabama)
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b54red-Sorry to hear of your loss. Both of my GP's are doing well and loaded with fruit. Growing these 2 plants is the extent of my experience though. Hopefully someone with more experience will chime in and give you more useful information. I will let you know if things change though.
Happy Matering, Paul |
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June 10, 2010
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Alabama
Posts: 7,068
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Paul thanks for the reply. Let me know how it tastes in case I don't get a chance at it this fall.
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June 16, 2010
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Alabama
Posts: 7,068
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Paul, I went ahead and started some seeds from Golden Ponderosa and hope they will do better in the fall. Enclosed is a pic showing what fusarium and TSWV can do in a couple of days when they join forces.
Last edited by b54red; April 12, 2011 at 03:00 AM. |
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June 16, 2010
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: LA (Lower Alabama)
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Bill-Wishing you the best of luck with your fall maters. From all reports, GP is a really good mater. Keep me posted.
Happy Matering, Paul |
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June 16, 2010
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: LA (Lower Alabama)
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Bill-I am going to try posting some pics of my GP's so you can see how they're doing. First time, so wish me luck!!
Happy Matering, Paul |
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June 16, 2010
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Zone 9 Texas, Fort Bend County
Posts: 436
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Bill,
It's worth a try. Mine always get sick and die, but I love the flavor and color and I just can't get my head over not having it in the garden. Your fruits may not be as large before ripening due to fall weather. John |
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June 17, 2010
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Alabama
Posts: 7,068
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July 6, 2010
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: LA (Lower Alabama)
Posts: 354
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Bill: Ive eaten several Golden Ponderosa's and I think they taste good. They have a mild taste, but I like it.
Good luck with your maters. Happy Matering, Paul 
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