Russian Cossack

Granite26 · July 14, 2012

Here are my first two Russian Cossack. A bit beat up as some of the early ones get....especially with our weather lately...but wanted to share anyway to get some pics of this one out there.

Boutique Tomatoes · July 14, 2012

Nice! I haven't noticed any on mine blushing yet. Are you seeing much variation? I have one plant out of the 5 I have that is putting out larger fruit than any of the others, but I don't know if it's environmental...

Granite26 · July 14, 2012

I have 5 plants fairly consistent so far but it is early.

Hope you got some rain on your side of the state. Really dry here and only managed 9/100ths last night.

Boutique Tomatoes · July 14, 2012

Nothing here, it's looking pretty bleak. My water bill is going to be bad, and crop insurance is going to pay out a lot this year.

RobinB · July 14, 2012

Oh, I wish your photos were larger! I also have two Russian Cossack growing. On one, the first bloom was a fused blossom. I can't wait to see that tomato!

What size are these? I find it kind of fun not knowing what I'm going to get! I love surprises!

Robin

janezee · July 14, 2012

To everyone who is growing RC, could you please comment on the size and growth habit? I'm growing one, and wonder how big to plan for.

Thanks!

j

Boutique Tomatoes · July 14, 2012

Mine are amongst the most compact plants of Tom's varieties I'm growing this year. Helsing ★★★★★★★★ Blues is probably 5 ft tall already, Russian Cossack is only about 3 so far.

Granite26 · July 14, 2012

Yes plants seem "less dense" and not as tall as others around it so far. The tom on the left in the picture was about 3".

janezee · July 15, 2012

Thanks!

j

delltraveller · July 15, 2012

I believe Tom Wagner indicated that Russian Cossack was a determinate plant.

July 14, 2012	#1
Granite26 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Western WI Posts: 359	Russian Cossack Here are my first two Russian Cossack. A bit beat up as some of the early ones get....especially with our weather lately...but wanted to share anyway to get some pics of this one out there.

July 14, 2012	#2
Boutique Tomatoes Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northeast Wisconsin, Zone 5a Posts: 1,109	Nice! I haven't noticed any on mine blushing yet. Are you seeing much variation? I have one plant out of the 5 I have that is putting out larger fruit than any of the others, but I don't know if it's environmental...

July 14, 2012	#5
RobinB Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Near Reno, NV Posts: 1,621	Oh, I wish your photos were larger! I also have two Russian Cossack growing. On one, the first bloom was a fused blossom. I can't wait to see that tomato! What size are these? I find it kind of fun not knowing what I'm going to get! I love surprises! Robin

July 14, 2012	#6
janezee Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Whidbey Island, WA Zone 7, Sunset 5 Posts: 931	To everyone who is growing RC, could you please comment on the size and growth habit? I'm growing one, and wonder how big to plan for. Thanks! j

July 15, 2012	#9
janezee Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Whidbey Island, WA Zone 7, Sunset 5 Posts: 931	Thanks! j

July 15, 2012	#10
delltraveller Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 481	I believe Tom Wagner indicated that Russian Cossack was a determinate plant.