Cowlick seeds - Page 2

dustdevil · January 7, 2011

For me this past year, BW Cowlicks tasted better, but BW Sudduth was the better producer by about 2:1.

camochef · January 7, 2011

Dustdevil,
I'm in full agreement with you. This past year (extremely hot and severly dry here), My Brandywine Glicks were most impressive with Brandywine Sudduth's very close behind. And Brandywine Stumps running neck and neck with Glick's. The R.L. Cowlicks out-produced them all. The crosses did fairly well too. I was especially impressed with Liz Birt this year although Bear Creek took #1 for taste. Dora was right behind Liz Birt and Gary O'Sena brought up the rear.
Others like Ed's Millenium and Earl's Faux produced really good-sized fruit and were tasty but their numbers weren't as high. Every year is different so we'll see what happens next year. I know I'm not about to give up on them!
Camo

ContainerTed · January 7, 2011

Camochef writes:
Ted,
I almost started: Another vote from GA., I hadn't realized you moved.

Yes, I finally stopped the insanity and came home. I have leased a very nice house with about 5 acres of former pastureland (Yeah!). The soil here has garden crops jumping out of the ground.

Except for a short 2-3 week hot period, we had a perfect year here. I didn't have to water very much at all, and even then, I didn't have to water very deep.

Good to see you cutting back a bit on the hard work. I found an "Assisted Living Center" just one mile down the road to receive my extra tomatoes and peppers. Those seniors call me "The Tomatoman". I didn't get a choice on that name. But when I can show up with a couple bushels of tomatoes and some mild peppers, I see so many smiles that I guess I'm "hooked on a feeling."

Again, if you need anything, I'm here.

Ted

barbara · January 7, 2011

I am new to all these different tomatoes..Will they do well in Texas and where do I get seeds to start now..I can get me tomatoes in about March first..Any information will be greatly appreciated..Thanks

newatthiskat · January 7, 2011

Hey barbara. Texas is so big. I live in east texas and it is still hard to figure out year to year. I plant everything that people on here talk about. For me in the past Brandywine SUddeth, Pink Sweet, Pineapple and Italian tomato tree have done the best. ButI have sand for soil. Last year only cherries and tomotillos survived. Cowlicks Brandywine was good the year before but for some reason everywear I planted them was not a good spot and the plants did not thrive as well as the others. The taste was great tough.

barbara · January 7, 2011

I am also in East Texas...Tyler..Last year I tried several new tomatoes and Had good results but just as they ripened I got hit with grass hoppers and wow..I want to try again and any sugestions are appreciated..Thanks

newatthiskat · January 7, 2011

We are neighbors then

. I got the grasshoppers as well. It was like a plague year. I am hoping this will be much better. If you have any questions feel free to pm me and I will answer best as I can. I am hoping to have alot of my old favorites and a couple of new ones this year. keep saying I am going to take it easy but I know I won't

Kat

camochef · January 8, 2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by ContainerTed

Camochef writes:
Ted,
I almost started: Another vote from GA., I hadn't realized you moved.

Yes, I finally stopped the insanity and came home. I have leased a very nice house with about 5 acres of former pastureland (Yeah!). The soil here has garden crops jumping out of the ground.

Except for a short 2-3 week hot period, we had a perfect year here. I didn't have to water very much at all, and even then, I didn't have to water very deep.

Good to see you cutting back a bit on the hard work. I found an "Assisted Living Center" just one mile down the road to receive my extra tomatoes and peppers. Those seniors call me "The Tomatoman". I didn't get a choice on that name. But when I can show up with a couple bushels of tomatoes and some mild peppers, I see so many smiles that I guess I'm "hooked on a feeling."

Again, if you need anything, I'm here.

Ted

Ted,
Sounds good! Hope things go well through the coming seasons. Must be great to get away from containers.
Thought it was funny, I'm also known locally as the tomatoman.
Thanks again for the offer but I'm good for this year. Stay safe and healthy and have a great season ahead!
Camo

rnewste · January 8, 2011

Hey Camo,

There is NOTHING wrong with growing in Containers:

Seriously, I would give anything to have the fertile acreage that Ted now has.

Raybo

camochef · January 8, 2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by newatthiskat

We are neighbors then

. I got the grasshoppers as well. It was like a plague year. I am hoping this will be much better. If you have any questions feel free to pm me and I will answer best as I can. I am hoping to have alot of my old favorites and a couple of new ones this year. keep saying I am going to take it easy but I know I won't

Kat

Kat,
Although I've never suffered through a grasshopper plague,I still think you were better off than we were. We had stinkbugs by the thousands this year. They were everywhere. Just getting in and out of the house was a chore. They eat everything but just enough to make it inedible for anyone else and there's something in their saliva that rots whatever they bite into.
This was the first year we ever had a problem here. I'm scared to think what might be in-store this coming season. I haven't even heard of a product to use to combat them. I know you don't want to crush them...that's where they got their name from.
Camo

camochef · January 8, 2011

Raybo,
Didn't say there was anything wrong with containers, it's just not for all of us. Like Ted, I have a little over 5 acres to grow on and I cannot wait each year to transplant out of their containers and into the gardens.
I love walking between the rows and inspecting each plant as they grow throughout the season. I space plants 4 ft apart in rows and at least 5 foot between rows. I can get lost in there some years.
This year I'm really cutting back and plan to only have 2 rows of tomatoes. Quite a change for me, but one that is needed. Getting too old and facing too many challanges to continue the way I had. Last year I cut back to less than 1/3 of what I normally plant and those 105 tomato plants just about did me in trying to keep them alive in the drought we had. I did run the well dry trying!
I wish you well with your methods and I'm sure it has it's advantages, just isn't my way to do it. Happy Gardening and wishing you a great season!
Camo

dustdevil · January 8, 2011

Camo,

I'd like to know what varieties you definitely will grow next year...your cream of the crop list.

Dust

camochef · January 8, 2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by dustdevil

Camo,

I'd like to know what varieties you definitely will grow next year...your cream of the crop list.

Dust

Dust,
Lot's of people would like to know that and I usually don't reveal it this early as it might change...but this year circumstances are a bit different so, here's where it stands presently:
Tarasenko6-red
Bear Creek-black/purple
Amazon Chocolate-black/purple
Dana's Dusky Rose-black/purple
Barlow Jap-pink
Brandywine-Cowlick's-R.L.-pink
Sandul Moldovan-pink
Lillian Maciejewski's Poland Pink-pink
Brandywine-Glicks-pink
Brandywine-Sudduth's-pink
Cowlick's Brandywine-P.L.-pink
Liz Birt-pink
Mrs Benson-pink
Earl's Faux-pink
Dora-pink
new to me varieties:
Big Cheef
Terhune
Purple Dog Creek
More than likely, I'll start 2 of each and edit them down to the healthiest looking plants by the time they need to be transplanted to the garden. Then too, this is just the beginning of January and Purple Dog Creek was just added yesterday when I received seed from a Michigan grower on another forum. They came highly recommended.
I have just as many favorites being left out this year as I really am committed to much lower #'s.
Many will return again in 2012, but this year my normal garden sites will remain dormant!
Camo

newatthiskat · January 8, 2011

Stink bugs in this area are a given. didn't notice them as much this past year but wth everything they did not have much to snack on. I would plant a plant and the next day it was totallly gone. don't know how many I had to replant. For some reason only the biggest and strongest plants were the target. Not really sure what got the large plants. Others would be stripped..I am pretty sure it was all the grasshoppers. This year it is war. I am squishin everything I see I don't care how much it stinks

Maybe that smell will warn the others to stay away

Kat

barbara · January 9, 2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by newatthiskat

Stink bugs in this area are a given. didn't notice them as much this past year but wth everything they did not have much to snack on. I would plant a plant and the next day it was totallly gone. don't know how many I had to replant. For some reason only the biggest and strongest plants were the target. Not really sure what got the large plants. Others would be stripped..I am pretty sure it was all the grasshoppers. This year it is war. I am squishin everything I see I don't care how much it stinks

Maybe that smell will warn the others to stay away

Kat

Is there anything that will keep the grass hoppers out..Anything to put on the garden that will not hurt my plants and the good bugs(Bees etc)

January 7, 2011	#18
ContainerTed Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: 6a - NE Tennessee Posts: 4,538	Camochef writes: Ted, I almost started: Another vote from GA., I hadn't realized you moved. Yes, I finally stopped the insanity and came home. I have leased a very nice house with about 5 acres of former pastureland (Yeah!). The soil here has garden crops jumping out of the ground. Except for a short 2-3 week hot period, we had a perfect year here. I didn't have to water very much at all, and even then, I didn't have to water very deep. Good to see you cutting back a bit on the hard work. I found an "Assisted Living Center" just one mile down the road to receive my extra tomatoes and peppers. Those seniors call me "The Tomatoman". I didn't get a choice on that name. But when I can show up with a couple bushels of tomatoes and some mild peppers, I see so many smiles that I guess I'm "hooked on a feeling." Again, if you need anything, I'm here. Ted __________________ Ted ________________________ Owner & Sole Operator Of The Muddy Bucket Farm and Tomato Ranch

January 7, 2011	#20
newatthiskat Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: texas Posts: 1,451	Reply Hey barbara. Texas is so big. I live in east texas and it is still hard to figure out year to year. I plant everything that people on here talk about. For me in the past Brandywine SUddeth, Pink Sweet, Pineapple and Italian tomato tree have done the best. ButI have sand for soil. Last year only cherries and tomotillos survived. Cowlicks Brandywine was good the year before but for some reason everywear I planted them was not a good spot and the plants did not thrive as well as the others. The taste was great tough.

January 7, 2011	#22
newatthiskat Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: texas Posts: 1,451	Reply We are neighbors then . I got the grasshoppers as well. It was like a plague year. I am hoping this will be much better. If you have any questions feel free to pm me and I will answer best as I can. I am hoping to have alot of my old favorites and a couple of new ones this year. keep saying I am going to take it easy but I know I won't Kat

January 8, 2011	#29
newatthiskat Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: texas Posts: 1,451	Reply Stink bugs in this area are a given. didn't notice them as much this past year but wth everything they did not have much to snack on. I would plant a plant and the next day it was totallly gone. don't know how many I had to replant. For some reason only the biggest and strongest plants were the target. Not really sure what got the large plants. Others would be stripped..I am pretty sure it was all the grasshoppers. This year it is war. I am squishin everything I see I don't care how much it stinks Maybe that smell will warn the others to stay away Kat

January 7, 2011	#16
dustdevil Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: WI, USA Zone4 Posts: 1,887	For me this past year, BW Cowlicks tasted better, but BW Sudduth was the better producer by about 2:1.

January 7, 2011	#17
camochef Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Posts: 707	Dustdevil, I'm in full agreement with you. This past year (extremely hot and severly dry here), My Brandywine Glicks were most impressive with Brandywine Sudduth's very close behind. And Brandywine Stumps running neck and neck with Glick's. The R.L. Cowlicks out-produced them all. The crosses did fairly well too. I was especially impressed with Liz Birt this year although Bear Creek took #1 for taste. Dora was right behind Liz Birt and Gary O'Sena brought up the rear. Others like Ed's Millenium and Earl's Faux produced really good-sized fruit and were tasty but their numbers weren't as high. Every year is different so we'll see what happens next year. I know I'm not about to give up on them! Camo

January 7, 2011	#19
barbara Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: texas Posts: 12	I am new to all these different tomatoes..Will they do well in Texas and where do I get seeds to start now..I can get me tomatoes in about March first..Any information will be greatly appreciated..Thanks

January 8, 2011	#24
rnewste Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 4,064	Hey Camo, There is NOTHING wrong with growing in Containers: Seriously, I would give anything to have the fertile acreage that Ted now has. Raybo