Sourse for Crista Tomato Seeds

[tlcmd]

Back again in my quest for new varieties of tomatoes resistant to TSWV. The latest recommendation I've received is from Dr. Randy Gardner at N.C. State University:
Crista Tomato

Harris Moran Seed Company is the primary distributor, but does not sell directly to the consumer. They did recommend trying both Seedway and Clifton, but the smallest amount of seed available from them is 1000, and I need only 20 - 30.

Does anyone know of a place where a small amount may be purchased?

I usually end up with around 30 plants of 5 - 7 varieties and have had the best results with Bolseno which is an indeterminate variety with multiple resistances including TSWV.

As a matter of interest, I did sucessfully grow a non-TSWV resistant Snowberry tomato which thrived and produced until frost got all my garden in mid-November. It was planted amongst TSWV resistant varieties on 3 sides and protected by a "wall" of Artemisia Absinthium (grande wormwood) which repels thrips and other beasties.

Another FYI: I did plant all my tomatoes, peppers, and squash with 2 regular aspirin tablets each and sprayed them every 2 - 3 weeks with Miracle-Gro (standard dilution) plus one regular aspirin per gallon. Everything thrived and produced better and longer than in any previous season. Plan a repeat this year.

[durable_now]

http://www.tmseeds.com/product/839/Tomato_Seeds

[carolyn137]

So is Crista the same as Cristal?

Was an "l" lost in the communication with Randy Gardner?

[mjc]

Originally Posted by carolyn137

So is Crista the same as Cristal?

Was an "l" lost in the communication with Randy Gardner?

Nope, looks like it is a variety in its own right...

http://www.harrismoran.com/products/tomato/crista.htm

And it is available in quantities of 100 (for $11.70) from...

http://www.harrisseeds.com/Storefron...to-crista.aspx

Or

http://www.morgancountyseeds.com/Tom...ommercial.html

[carolyn137]

I didn't think they were the same after reading the blurb and thanks for doing the homework so I don't have to.

[habitat_gardener]

Originally Posted by tlcmd

Back again in my quest for new varieties of tomatoes resistant to TSWV.

As an aside, I was browsing another catalog and noticed this variety is TSWV resistant, but it's another one that's sold in bulk.
http://www.neseed.com/Tomato_i_Out_D..._i_p/33401.htm

where you replace the *** in the link with amn because the name of the variety is Out D*** Spot, which gets changed to Out gosh darndoodley Spot in the link otherwise. (Why couldn't they just have named it Lady Macbeth?)

[tlcmd]

Thanks all for the reply. I just didn't want to buy 1000 seeds when I can only use 20 or less. Especially if my Crista variety trial is a wash. I may also try the Out Da** Spot since it is not only TSWV resistant but indeterminate.

Will post results.

[tlcmd]

Has anyone any experience with the "Out Dam* Spot" tomato variety?

Comments appreciated.

[Fusion_power]

Tlcmd,

I have to order seed from Seedway in a few days. I had planned on getting 1k of Crista. If you like, I can send you a packet in about 3 weeks.

DarJones