Anyone beyond F3 with Kumato?

Solanum315 · June 29, 2012

Just curious. I had an F3 plant last year and saved about 6 seeds but this year only one came up and unfortunately was eaten by a rabbit. I usually have 100% germination from my saved seeds but I have heard elsewhere that Kumato vigor drops off rapidly. I am unsure if there is any genetic explanation available or if this is more just coincidence.

horses4jess · June 29, 2012

Kurt would be the one to ask- I know he has the Canadian-origin one out to F3 or possibly F4.

June 29, 2012	#1
Solanum315 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New York Posts: 244	Anyone beyond F3 with Kumato? Just curious. I had an F3 plant last year and saved about 6 seeds but this year only one came up and unfortunately was eaten by a rabbit. I usually have 100% germination from my saved seeds but I have heard elsewhere that Kumato vigor drops off rapidly. I am unsure if there is any genetic explanation available or if this is more just coincidence. __________________ Scott http://worldtomatoes.blogspot.com/

June 29, 2012	#2
horses4jess Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northeastern KS, Zone 6a Posts: 130	Kurt would be the one to ask- I know he has the Canadian-origin one out to F3 or possibly F4.