Pollock tomato

eyolf · July 25, 2023

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.

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retiree · July 25, 2023

Glad I could help.
Thanks Eyolf,
Neil

July 25, 2023	#1
eyolf Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central MN, USDA Zone 3 Posts: 303	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 __________________ a day without fresh homegrown tomatoes is like... ...sigh

July 25, 2023	#2
retiree Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 404	Glad I could help. Thanks Eyolf, Neil