2015/2016 MMMM questions - Page 7

Tormato · January 19, 2016

The F2 was a pack left over from last years swap. Since you like pastes, you likely received just about every paste in the swap.

If the F2 is anything like the F1, I'd toss it. But then, I can't see how the F2 could be any worse than the F1. It's clearly a gamble over possibly wasting garden space. I don't know if anyone has yet to take that gamble.

Father'sDaughter · January 19, 2016

Thanks for the info, Gary. I had seen all the not too favorable reviews on the FI, but I thought that if someone took the time to save seeds for it, it might have had some redeeming quality that others didn't appreciate. I'll put it in the round file.

And while we're at it, what are your recent results with Doubloon? You sent the F7 seeds to me last year and given that I was looking to vary my slicer crop colors a bit this year, it has earned a spot on my grow list. Again, if you took the time to save seeds and grow it out all these years, I figured it had to be worth trying. I read all the old posts on it, but any updates will be appreciated!

Thanks again for all the tomato, pepper, and shallot (!) seeds.

greenthumbomaha · January 20, 2016

The F2 seeds from last year were possibly mine. I sent my remaining F1 and the F2s in to the swap. I wasn't enthralled with the flavor of the F! and decided I was not going to grow them again. I sent the saved seeds so others could satisfy their curiosity without having to purchase an entire pack.

Sorry I can't help with the F2 question!

- Lisa

Tormato · January 20, 2016

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Originally Posted by Father'sDaughter

Thanks for the info, Gary. I had seen all the not too favorable reviews on the FI, but I thought that if someone took the time to save seeds for it, it might have had some redeeming quality that others didn't appreciate. I'll put it in the round file.

And while we're at it, what are your recent results with Doubloon? You sent the F7 seeds to me last year and given that I was looking to vary my slicer crop colors a bit this year, it has earned a spot on my grow list. Again, if you took the time to save seeds and grow it out all these years, I figured it had to be worth trying. I read all the old posts on it, but any updates will be appreciated!

Thanks again for all the tomato, pepper, and shallot (!) seeds.

The best way I can describe Doubloon, is sweet and "citrus-y", so I doubt that you'd like it.

If I sent them, and you've yet to try them, my suggestions are Donskoi (about the only non-sweet heart from what I've read) and Aunt Gertie's Gold. AGG is a very late variety, so it should be one of the first to get sown.

Abe Lincoln might be another to try. I've been hoping for seeds of Old Brooks for the swap, but it's never showed up, yet.

Father'sDaughter · January 21, 2016

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Originally Posted by Tormato

The best way I can describe Doubloon, is sweet and "citrus-y", so I doubt that you'd like it.

If I sent them, and you've yet to try them, my suggestions are Donskoi (about the only non-sweet heart from what I've read) and Aunt Gertie's Gold. AGG is a very late variety, so it should be one of the first to get sown.

Abe Lincoln might be another to try. I've been hoping for seeds of Old Brooks for the swap, but it's never showed up, yet.

Hmmm... Citrusy definitely puts it on the probably not list.

I have six spots and right now Donskoi is on the list, as is Orange Russion 117, Seek No Further Live Apple, Cuor Di Bue, and Shuntutski Velican.

I guess I need to choose a different Orange/Yellow. I did grow AGG a few years ago. I absolutely loved the taste, but hated the fact that I only got two fruit off it. Maybe it's time to give it another shot.

Thanks again for all your input, Gary!

Tormato · January 21, 2016

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Originally Posted by Father'sDaughter

Hmmm... Citrusy definitely puts it on the probably not list.

I have six spots and right now Donskoi is on the list, as is Orange Russion 117, Seek No Further Live Apple, Cuor Di Bue, and Shuntutski Velican.

I guess I need to choose a different Orange/Yellow. I did grow AGG a few years ago. I absolutely loved the taste, but hated the fact that I only got two fruit off it. Maybe it's time to give it another shot.

Thanks again for all your input, Gary!

Sweet and citrusy...kind of like orangeade, not at all like lemonade.

Father'sDaughter · January 21, 2016

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Originally Posted by Tormato

Sweet and citrusy...kind of like orangeade, not at all like lemonade.

Lemonade I like, orangeade I can deal with, but neither flavor belongs in a tomato in my personal opinion.

Curly · January 23, 2016

Looking for more information/description

Istra was mentioned earlier, but unable to find description

Warren Bees

Waladeck's Polish Giant

Giant Roo

Ricky Shaw · January 23, 2016

Istraand the I is pronounced long é, I'm thinking. A full sized red indeterminate that produces very large fruit, and lots of them. So many, that it's necessary to pinch blooms and reduce the number, or trusses will snap and they won't all fit in the wheelbarrow. Carolyn might have said this somewhere.

NarnianGarden · January 29, 2016

Again, thanks for all the generous contributions! Received mine today....

There were a few I could not find much info.. Negrillo de Almoguera for example. it says 'ind., RL, med blk beefsteak...' Anyone willing to confess they know more about this variety?

NarnianGarden · January 29, 2016

Saw info on NdeA saying it was saved from the edge of extinction. wow.

There was one seed bag with no name, just description.. 'Megatrusses - RL - yellow cherry - vigorous' .. etc...
Experimental?

Starlight · January 29, 2016

I have one that I can't figure out what it is or which part is the name. I am putting the numbers 77 at the end of the He.. as I am not sure if typing that word on here is acceptable or not.

Package says fmc He77 Frucht

Also I can't find this one. Maybe I am reading it wrong. Lolumoianum ??

greenhart · January 29, 2016

Try this... http://tatianastomatobase.com/wiki/Hellfrucht

Starlight · January 29, 2016

Thanks Greenheart! That is one identified. Got it changed to one word in my records.

kath · January 29, 2016

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Originally Posted by NarnianGarden

Again, thanks for all the generous contributions! Received mine today....

There were a few I could not find much info.. Negrillo de Almoguera for example. it says 'ind., RL, med blk beefsteak...' Anyone willing to confess they know more about this variety?

I grew it in 2014 & 2015 with similar impressive results. It's a very tall RL indeterminate plant, but well-behaved and it resisted the usual fungal leaf disease a bit better than many blacks. It is late but gave me about 18 lbs. of fruit (most just under or over a pound, so I'd say that's large) not including the MANY that I didn't weigh because it was a worm favorite. The fruits were more roundish than beefsteak shape and not prone to cat facing or splitting of any kind and had a great taste and texture.

My seeds came from Terry so I included a link to her description as well as where you can see some pics I posted in posts 7 & 8.

http://www.secret-seedcartel.com/car...o-de-almoguera

http://www.tomatoville.com/showthread.php?p=432930

January 23, 2016	#98
Curly Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alberta 2b/3a Posts: 11	Looking for more information/description Istra was mentioned earlier, but unable to find description Warren Bees Waladeck's Polish Giant Giant Roo __________________ Darren

January 19, 2016	#91
Tormato Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MA Posts: 4,971	The F2 was a pack left over from last years swap. Since you like pastes, you likely received just about every paste in the swap. If the F2 is anything like the F1, I'd toss it. But then, I can't see how the F2 could be any worse than the F1. It's clearly a gamble over possibly wasting garden space. I don't know if anyone has yet to take that gamble.

January 19, 2016	#92
Father'sDaughter Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MA/NH Border Posts: 4,919	Thanks for the info, Gary. I had seen all the not too favorable reviews on the FI, but I thought that if someone took the time to save seeds for it, it might have had some redeeming quality that others didn't appreciate. I'll put it in the round file. And while we're at it, what are your recent results with Doubloon? You sent the F7 seeds to me last year and given that I was looking to vary my slicer crop colors a bit this year, it has earned a spot on my grow list. Again, if you took the time to save seeds and grow it out all these years, I figured it had to be worth trying. I read all the old posts on it, but any updates will be appreciated! Thanks again for all the tomato, pepper, and shallot (!) seeds.

January 20, 2016	#93
greenthumbomaha Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Omaha Zone 5 Posts: 2,514	The F2 seeds from last year were possibly mine. I sent my remaining F1 and the F2s in to the swap. I wasn't enthralled with the flavor of the F! and decided I was not going to grow them again. I sent the saved seeds so others could satisfy their curiosity without having to purchase an entire pack. Sorry I can't help with the F2 question! - Lisa

January 23, 2016	#99
Ricky Shaw Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Zone 6a Denver North Metro Posts: 1,910	Istraand the I is pronounced long é, I'm thinking. A full sized red indeterminate that produces very large fruit, and lots of them. So many, that it's necessary to pinch blooms and reduce the number, or trusses will snap and they won't all fit in the wheelbarrow. Carolyn might have said this somewhere.

January 29, 2016	#100
NarnianGarden Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Finland, EU Posts: 2,550	Again, thanks for all the generous contributions! Received mine today.... There were a few I could not find much info.. Negrillo de Almoguera for example. it says 'ind., RL, med blk beefsteak...' Anyone willing to confess they know more about this variety?

January 29, 2016	#101
NarnianGarden Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Finland, EU Posts: 2,550	Saw info on NdeA saying it was saved from the edge of extinction. wow. There was one seed bag with no name, just description.. 'Megatrusses - RL - yellow cherry - vigorous' .. etc... Experimental?

January 29, 2016	#102
Starlight Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: AL Posts: 1,993	I have one that I can't figure out what it is or which part is the name. I am putting the numbers 77 at the end of the He.. as I am not sure if typing that word on here is acceptable or not. Package says fmc He77 Frucht Also I can't find this one. Maybe I am reading it wrong. Lolumoianum ??

January 29, 2016	#103
greenhart Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 21	Try this... http://tatianastomatobase.com/wiki/Hellfrucht

January 29, 2016	#104
Starlight Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: AL Posts: 1,993	Thanks Greenheart! That is one identified. Got it changed to one word in my records.