General discussion regarding the techniques and methods used to successfully grow tomato plants in containers.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2010
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Well, it's February and I can't stand it any more- have to try again to plant a determinate cherry NOW under lights and then move it to the greenhouse (April?) when it outgrows the lights. Needs to be 3-4' max, very productive and tasty but not acidic, too seedy or tough-skinned. Don't really want larger fruits, especially if there would be fewer of them. I'd consider a shorter variety (18"+) if you think they produce enough fruits to be worth it.
Have been considering Golden Nugget, Jagodka, Pearly Pink Orange and Sprite. What's worked the best in your greenhouses? Any suggestions appreciated. TIA! kath |
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Join Date: Jun 2012
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Terrenzo F1:
http://www.burpee.com/vegetables/tom...rod002749.html Very sweet, good flavor, good production. The size of the plant depends on the container it's grown in. In the ground, Terrenzo grows in a bush and never gets over 3' tall. |
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Kath,
I would recommend Russian Cherry, Jagodka, Pipo and 42 Days. Russian Cherry was very early for me last year and tasted the best to me. Let me know if you'd like some seeds. Linda |
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Kath I am currently growing Yamal and German Extreme Dwarf Bush to ease my Winter tomato depravity. PM if you want seeds.
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Kath:
FWIW, Burpee is offering free shipping on ANY order now. Donna
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Send me your addy Kath and I'll get them out today
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Since Gold Nugget is on your list, here is my experience with them. They will be about a week earlier than any of my other cherries in the field. They will be productive for a while, maybe 1/2 season. But then they will get those "rusty" spots (to an extreme) that yellows tend to get and shortly afterward die. Flavor-wise they are just OK, nothing to brag about.
Carol |
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I've got 6 varieties coming that will be fun to plant early and maybe help me to combat my cabin fever a bit, as well as to give us some early salad tomatoes. Hope everything goes well for you this year! kath |
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