Hybrid vs. Heirloom

[Doug9345]

Very interesting blog Frogleap_Farm. The question I have is, if this isn't a trade secret is how do you about developing OP lines to produce F1's or is it a question of doing many many crosses and seeing what comes out?

[frogsleap farm]

Originally Posted by Doug9345

Very interesting blog Frogleap_Farm. The question I have is, if this isn't a trade secret is how do you about developing OP lines to produce F1's or is it a question of doing many many crosses and seeing what comes out?

I have a handful of stable lines with extraordinary flavor and interesting fruit phenotype, I make test crosses of promising F4 lines to my best stable inbreds to get an early look at their potential as parents in future hybrids. Other than that it is simple "per se" (i.e. phenotypic) selection within segregating lines for flavor, fruit quality and plant health. I'm just starting to augment the phenotypic selection with molecular markers.

[Doug9345]

Originally Posted by frogsleap farm

I have a handful of stable lines with extraordinary flavor and interesting fruit phenotype, I make test crosses of promising F4 lines to my best stable inbreds to get an early look at their potential as parents in future hybrids. Other than that it is simple "per se" (i.e. phenotypic) selection within segregating lines for flavor, fruit quality and plant health. I'm just starting to augment the phenotypic selection with molecular markers.

Thank you. It sounds likwe it's a combination of knowledge, perseverance and just plain hard work.

[RJGlew]

Originally Posted by frogsleap farm

I have a handful of stable lines with extraordinary flavor and interesting fruit phenotype, I make test crosses of promising F4 lines to my best stable inbreds to get an early look at their potential as parents in future hybrids. Other than that it is simple "per se" (i.e. phenotypic) selection within segregating lines for flavor, fruit quality and plant health. I'm just starting to augment the phenotypic selection with molecular markers.

Your blog provides an interesting look into your work. Are any of your seeds available at retail locations?

Thanks,

rg

[frogsleap farm]

Originally Posted by RJGlew

Your blog provides an interesting look into your work. Are any of your seeds available at retail locations?

Thanks,

rg

Not yet - probably a year from now.

[RJGlew]

Many thanks. I will be looking forward to that.

rg

[frogsleap farm]

Originally Posted by RJGlew

Many thanks. I will be looking forward to that.

rg

I'm looking for a few people to test a few new hybrids, I posted on the breeding page.

[drew51]

I look forward to trying some of your crosses when they become available. I have no objection to good taste and resistance. OP, F1 whatever.