Lillian's Yellow Heirloom x Zluta Kytice (Multiflora)

DanishGardener · May 27, 2018

Made this cross in 2016, grew it in 2017 but sadly I forgot to save seeds

So, I am growing it again this year.

I think it is an interesting cross between one of the (in my opinion) best large, yellow varieties and one of the best multiflora cherries.

The F1 last year was a tasty, medium size yellow.

The goal is a medium (or larger), potato leaf, yellow multiflora with great taste.

Here is a picture of the F1 from today:

clara · May 27, 2018

Good luck with your cross! I also love Zluta Kytice and I am always very pleased when somebody uses it for breeding to get a new MF variety.

ginger2778 · May 27, 2018

I am told when multiflora hunting to look for leaves that are curled upwards at the edges. Zluta Kytice, and Rebel Alliance which has ZK as it's mother, both have the upward curl to the true leaves by at least the second set of true leaves.

DanishGardener · May 27, 2018

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Originally Posted by ginger2778

I am told when multiflora hunting to look for leaves that are curled upwards at the edges. Zluta Kytice, and Rebel Alliance which has ZK as it's mother, both have the upward curl to the true leaves by at least the second set of true leaves.

Very interesting Marsha! I have not noticed that before, but never looked for it either. Will try to select for it in the F2's - do you think it is the same with PL's?
I have a few PL multifloras, but have not noticed it on them either.

If anyone would like to help me grow out some F2's just let me know. My own space is limited.

ginger2778 · May 27, 2018

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Originally Posted by DanishGardener

Very interesting Marsha! I have not noticed that before, but never looked for it either. Will try to select for it in the F2's - do you think it is the same with PL's?
I have a few PL multifloras, but have not noticed it on them either.

If anyone would like to help me grow out some F2's just let me know. My own space is limited.

I don't know about PL showing that. Let us know.

jmsieglaff · May 27, 2018

This cross sounds great, I'm looking forward to updates!

DanishGardener · July 23, 2018

Ripe F1 fruits!
Tasty, and uniform in shape.

ginger2778 · July 23, 2018

OK, save those seeds!

clara · July 24, 2018

They look great!!!

**nctomatoman** · July 6, 2020

I loved the hybrid. Growing out just one of the F2 this year - got the typical ratio of PL to RL indet, decided to grow out a PL.

May 27, 2018	#1
DanishGardener Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denmark Posts: 328	Lillian's Yellow Heirloom x Zluta Kytice (Multiflora) Made this cross in 2016, grew it in 2017 but sadly I forgot to save seeds So, I am growing it again this year. I think it is an interesting cross between one of the (in my opinion) best large, yellow varieties and one of the best multiflora cherries. The F1 last year was a tasty, medium size yellow. The goal is a medium (or larger), potato leaf, yellow multiflora with great taste. Here is a picture of the F1 from today: __________________ Soren

July 23, 2018	#7
DanishGardener Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denmark Posts: 328	Ripe F1 fruits! Tasty, and uniform in shape. __________________ Soren

July 6, 2020	#10
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	I loved the hybrid. Growing out just one of the F2 this year - got the typical ratio of PL to RL indet, decided to grow out a PL. __________________ Craig

May 27, 2018	#2
clara Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 1,351	Good luck with your cross! I also love Zluta Kytice and I am always very pleased when somebody uses it for breeding to get a new MF variety.

May 27, 2018	#3
ginger2778 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Plantation, Florida zone 10 Posts: 9,283	I am told when multiflora hunting to look for leaves that are curled upwards at the edges. Zluta Kytice, and Rebel Alliance which has ZK as it's mother, both have the upward curl to the true leaves by at least the second set of true leaves.

May 27, 2018	#6
jmsieglaff Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Southern WI Posts: 2,742	This cross sounds great, I'm looking forward to updates!

July 24, 2018	#9
clara Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 1,351	They look great!!!