Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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April 7, 2016 | #16 |
Tomatovillian™
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nice. I really liked this one. I just planted up my first one today. I think I am going to put one in the small greenhouse and hopefully enjoy a few before the end of the Summer.
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April 8, 2016 | #17 |
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Hudson, I so appreciate your meticulous documentation of all the phases of growth for the varieties you try. Obviously, we have to account for the fact that you're growing in a heated greenhouse and not expect the same experience as you, but it really helps me get a feel for those varieties' character. Thanks!
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April 8, 2016 | #18 |
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Thanks Gorbelly - I agree with what you said. I have a huge advantage growing in a GH and outcomes will vary with location and growing conditions. But, we do usually learn by sharing our growing methods and results!
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April 27, 2016 | #19 |
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Dwarf Golden Gypsy - photos taken on 4/27/2016. These two plants are over 4' in height with no signs of stoping. The foliage - with the huge leaves - cover the fruit. They are very prolific - even more so than New Big Dwarf - at the moment.
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April 27, 2016 | #20 |
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Wow. Can't wait until my dwarfs start producing! Are you growing any others beside DGG and NBD?
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April 27, 2016 | #21 |
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Hi Keowee,
I am also growing Dwarf Goldfinch for the Dwarf Project. It is 2 1/2 months later because I was late requesting seeds for the project. |
April 27, 2016 | #22 |
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Those look fantastic. good job.
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May 15, 2016 | #23 |
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Dwarf Golden Gypsy seeds were planted on January 1st - They are just now blushing on May 15th. Thats approximately 135 days from seed. Dwarfs are a slower growing variety.
It appears I also have some possible water spotting on a couple of fruit. I never water the foliage but I forgot to close the shut-off lever a couple of times on the sprinkler head and the Dwarf Golden Gypsy took the direct hit - haha. |
May 15, 2016 | #24 |
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Dwarf Golden Gypsy got dressed up for a Sunday Photo - I can't wait to taste it but I am going it give it a couple of days to make sure DGG is ripe!
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May 16, 2016 | #25 |
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I agree with others who have grown Dwarf Golden Gypsy and stated that DGG is not a sweet tasting yellow - but rather has a tangy taste. I have not eaten that many yellows but I did like the taste ! Here is a photo the shows the inside of a DGG.
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May 17, 2016 | #26 |
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Yep... makes me hungry for one just looking at your picture.
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carolyn k |
May 17, 2016 | #27 |
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Hi Keiper - the next one is close to perfect ?!
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May 18, 2016 | #28 |
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I used to think that yellow/gold tomatoes are sweet. Not necessarily true. I grew Azoychka last year . It had a good balanced taste but not sweet. I am growing it again. Plus another one called "Sakharnyi Zheltyi" ( translated from Russian = sugary yellow). Well, I'll find out how sugary is in about 45days, as it has flowers.
Here is a picture showing an Azoychka. I recommend it. It was prolific in my garden. Gardeneer |
May 18, 2016 | #29 |
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How does the tang of Dwarf Golden Gypsy compare to Green Zebra?
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May 18, 2016 | #30 |
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Azoychka really is a darling! My mother took such a liking to it that i have to give her a seedling every year (She otherwise dislikes tall indet varieties for the heavy staking needs) ..
A very prolific to the point of profusiveness - and the name is lovely. (from Arabic - Azza, comfort: allegedly, a common female Jewish name in Russia) |
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