Golden Queen - Page 2

cottonpicker · February 2, 2006

Grub.... Are you right sure these photos were taken in YOUR garden or in the rainforests of Queensland????
Just kidding... healthy & beautiful!!!!!!! foliage!!!

Grub · November 8, 2006

I got kind of nervous looking at this pic today.

Quite some tomato rainforest, indeed.

I think I have a lot of leaves in front of me. Lol.

The last week has been good growign weather.

As for Golden Queen: she turned on a half-decent performance in the end but not good enough to come back.

creister · November 8, 2006

I realize that this question is somewhat off topic, but is the Golden Queen seed offered by Sandhill the USDA strain? They do not say one way or the other in the cataloge.

**carolyn137** · November 8, 2006

I realize that this question is somewhat off topic, but is the Golden Queen seed offered by Sandhill the USDA strain? They do not say one way or the other in the cataloge.

I think it would be best for you to e-mail Glenn and ask. He requested and received all the varieties in my book that he wasn't already listing, but that was back in about 2000 and I honestly don't know if it's the USDA strain I sent him he's listing or he was listing the regular non-USDA one before that and that's what's there now.

ddsack · November 8, 2006

Both of my Livingston's Golden Queen plants this summer were the very latest in setting and ripening tomatoes. I think I even got Coustralees first, which were the last ones the previous year. But once the LGQ's got started, they were prolific until frost. So hang in there, Grub, and be patient. Mine were from Victory Seeds.

Dee

Grub · November 8, 2006

Dee,
It was the same for me last year. This is an old thread I resurrected

Tomstrees · November 8, 2006

Grub -

Is this one a REAL yellow ?
Or one thats like an orangey/yellow ...
I've seen different pictures ...
Also ... they are medium globes and
not beefsteaks right ?

~ Tom

**carolyn137** · November 9, 2006

Is this one a REAL yellow ?
Or one thats like an orangey/yellow ...
I've seen different pictures ...
Also ... they are medium globes and
not beefsteaks right ?

Tom, Craig and I got the USDA strain out of the USDA, listed in the SSE Yearbook and Craig is the source to Victory Seeds and I'm the source to TGS who also list it and possibly Glenn at Sandhill if that's the one he's listing.

As the name implies it's not a yellow it turns to gold as do almost all varieties that have yellow in the name, with few exceptions.

And it is a globe and not a beefsteak.

The USDA strain meets the traits Livingston originally described for Golden Queen, which was a variety he found at a farmer's market way back when, made a couple of selections and named it. it has a rosy blush that appears at the blossom end which the other Golden Queens in circulation do not.

As I recall, I may have been the source to Grub as well. So many seeds sent out I just can't remember.

And it has darn good taste and high productivity where it's happy, but I've never found it to be that fussy.

Tomstrees · November 10, 2006

Wow ~
Thanks for that great info -
I have been noticing that alot of
varieties with yellow in the name
aren't yellow at all ...
Drives me nutts ~

Tom

westocast73 · November 11, 2006

My Golden Queen was actually earlier then other mid-season tomatoes. It produced decently. The tomato plant itself was fairly bushy and compact and looked very healthy through out the growing season. The flavour though was boring and the flesh seemed to constantly end up just a bit to mealy and not firm enough. I am very sure mine was not the USDA strain because the Pinkish Blush was not there at all and the colour in general seemed darker then the USDA ( Especially When Compared To Carolyn's Book! ). I will have to try the USDA strain one day but I most likely will not be growing any other non-USDA strains of Golden Queen based on this experience.

Tania · November 11, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by westocast73

...I will have to try the USDA strain one day but I most likely will not be growing any other non-USDA strains of Golden Queen based on this experience.

Mike, PM me your address - I'll send you the USDA strain of Golden Queen. It is nice and flavorful, although wasn't very productive in my garden this year (but it didn't have the best spot).

westocast73 · November 12, 2006

Thanks for the offer Tania. I will decline for now ( Fighting my Greedy Urge to have every seed imaginable! ) as my garden is pretty much full for the next 2 to 3 years with new toms already!

. ( If my yellows next year are a disappointment I might have to give you a pm next fall!

)

From everything I have heard/read the real USDA Golden Queen is a winner so it will be tasted by me one day!

gardengalrn · November 14, 2006

Grub, I'm surprised nobody has said anything about:
"I fed the pant with a flower booster and still zip. "
Now, we all see commercials for various enhancement products but flower booster? I'm glad you are still able to zip because that might embarrass Mrs. Grub a whole lot

I don't want to get in trouble, really. I have the seeds for Golden Queen thanks to Honu and have yet to grow it.

Grub · November 14, 2006

The flower booster really makes 'em bloom. And that leads to bigger fruits. Just ask Mrs Grub

Seriously, try it

Tomstrees · November 14, 2006

Grub

:wink: 8)

~ Tom

February 2, 2006	#16
cottonpicker Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SE PA..near Valley Forge Posts: 839	Grub.... Are you right sure these photos were taken in YOUR garden or in the rainforests of Queensland???? Just kidding... healthy & beautiful!!!!!!! foliage!!! __________________ "Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause". Victor Hugo

November 8, 2006	#19
carolyn137 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate NY, zone 4b/5a Posts: 21,169	I realize that this question is somewhat off topic, but is the Golden Queen seed offered by Sandhill the USDA strain? They do not say one way or the other in the cataloge. I think it would be best for you to e-mail Glenn and ask. He requested and received all the varieties in my book that he wasn't already listing, but that was back in about 2000 and I honestly don't know if it's the USDA strain I sent him he's listing or he was listing the regular non-USDA one before that and that's what's there now. __________________ Carolyn

November 8, 2006	#22
Tomstrees Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Bayshore Posts: 3,848	Grub - Is this one a REAL yellow ? Or one thats like an orangey/yellow ... I've seen different pictures ... Also ... they are medium globes and not beefsteaks right ? ~ Tom __________________ My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to see things from the plant's point of view. ~ H. Fred Ale

November 9, 2006	#23
carolyn137 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate NY, zone 4b/5a Posts: 21,169	Is this one a REAL yellow ? Or one thats like an orangey/yellow ... I've seen different pictures ... Also ... they are medium globes and not beefsteaks right ? Tom, Craig and I got the USDA strain out of the USDA, listed in the SSE Yearbook and Craig is the source to Victory Seeds and I'm the source to TGS who also list it and possibly Glenn at Sandhill if that's the one he's listing. As the name implies it's not a yellow it turns to gold as do almost all varieties that have yellow in the name, with few exceptions. And it is a globe and not a beefsteak. The USDA strain meets the traits Livingston originally described for Golden Queen, which was a variety he found at a farmer's market way back when, made a couple of selections and named it. it has a rosy blush that appears at the blossom end which the other Golden Queens in circulation do not. As I recall, I may have been the source to Grub as well. So many seeds sent out I just can't remember. And it has darn good taste and high productivity where it's happy, but I've never found it to be that fussy. __________________ Carolyn

November 10, 2006	#24
Tomstrees Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Bayshore Posts: 3,848	Wow ~ Thanks for that great info - I have been noticing that alot of varieties with yellow in the name aren't yellow at all ... Drives me nutts ~ Tom __________________ My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to see things from the plant's point of view. ~ H. Fred Ale

November 8, 2006	#17
Grub Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,722	I got kind of nervous looking at this pic today. Quite some tomato rainforest, indeed. I think I have a lot of leaves in front of me. Lol. The last week has been good growign weather. As for Golden Queen: she turned on a half-decent performance in the end but not good enough to come back.

November 8, 2006	#18
creister Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Abilene, TX zone 7 Posts: 1,478	I realize that this question is somewhat off topic, but is the Golden Queen seed offered by Sandhill the USDA strain? They do not say one way or the other in the cataloge.

November 8, 2006	#20
ddsack Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northern Minnesota - zone 3 Posts: 3,231	Both of my Livingston's Golden Queen plants this summer were the very latest in setting and ripening tomatoes. I think I even got Coustralees first, which were the last ones the previous year. But once the LGQ's got started, they were prolific until frost. So hang in there, Grub, and be patient. Mine were from Victory Seeds. Dee

November 11, 2006	#25
westocast73 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 144	My Golden Queen was actually earlier then other mid-season tomatoes. It produced decently. The tomato plant itself was fairly bushy and compact and looked very healthy through out the growing season. The flavour though was boring and the flesh seemed to constantly end up just a bit to mealy and not firm enough. I am very sure mine was not the USDA strain because the Pinkish Blush was not there at all and the colour in general seemed darker then the USDA ( Especially When Compared To Carolyn's Book! ). I will have to try the USDA strain one day but I most likely will not be growing any other non-USDA strains of Golden Queen based on this experience. __________________ Mike~Westocast73 "You can bury a lot of troubles digging in the dirt."~Unknown

November 12, 2006	#27
westocast73 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 144	Thanks for the offer Tania. I will decline for now ( Fighting my Greedy Urge to have every seed imaginable! ) as my garden is pretty much full for the next 2 to 3 years with new toms already! . ( If my yellows next year are a disappointment I might have to give you a pm next fall! ) From everything I have heard/read the real USDA Golden Queen is a winner so it will be tasted by me one day! __________________ Mike~Westocast73 "You can bury a lot of troubles digging in the dirt."~Unknown

November 14, 2006	#28
gardengalrn Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kansas, zone 5 Posts: 524	Grub, I'm surprised nobody has said anything about: "I fed the pant with a flower booster and still zip. " Now, we all see commercials for various enhancement products but flower booster? I'm glad you are still able to zip because that might embarrass Mrs. Grub a whole lot I don't want to get in trouble, really. I have the seeds for Golden Queen thanks to Honu and have yet to grow it. __________________ ~Lori "Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be." -Abraham Lincoln

November 14, 2006	#30
Tomstrees Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Bayshore Posts: 3,848	Grub :wink: 8) ~ Tom __________________ My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to see things from the plant's point of view. ~ H. Fred Ale