Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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July 25, 2023 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Central MN, USDA Zone 3
Posts: 302
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Pollock tomato
Over 20 years ago I learned of a Canadian selection out of Bonny Best (or possibly John Baer), sent away for seeds from SSE and grew something highly variable. Possibly inadvertent cross. Unimpressed, I did not save seeds.
Like we all do, I ran across a newsletter article a couple of years back that related the sad passing of Andy Pollock, who had selected it to survive cold nights and still deliver a reasonable crop. My old seeds would not germinate, but an online contact came through. Thanks @retiree Today, at about 65 days in dirt: Next row over are 4 Bon Best (fresh seed from Annie's Heirloom Seed, and old, saved seeds...seems the same) 2-4 days behind, and as a guess, 15% lower yield. So pleased with results. Thank you, Neil. Sent from my motorola edge (2022) using Tapatalk
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July 25, 2023 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Ontario Canada
Posts: 404
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Glad I could help.
Thanks Eyolf, Neil |
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