Carolyn's 2014 Germination Reports - Page 8

spacetogrow · May 7, 2014

I've given up on getting any more to sprout. Planted in standard seed starter with a thin covering of milled sphagnum moss, set on top of an 80s era fridge.

Benissoinante 2/7.

The 2 that sprouted look pleasantly healthy.

Thanks again.

weinerm · May 8, 2014

Just now getting a chance to post my germination results.

Anna Margaret's Heart (2013) 4/7 germinated
Dixiwine (2013) 5/9 germinated
Giroc (2013) 2/7 germinated
Granny's Heart (2012) 5/9 germinated
Orange Minsk Heart (2012) 0/12 germinated
Sen-say (2013) 0/7 germinated

Thanks,
Mike

MrsJustice · May 9, 2014

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrsJustice

That's is Pure Damage I have never seen before

. Thanks for sharing that picture with us. I am going to research a way to avoid the Mail Rolling Machines.

So far, I can pay 0.10 extra to have mail marked to avoid the Rolling machine. But you must go inside each time to have this done.

I received my replacement of Granny's Heart Seeds 2 days ago from a nice member here. I am so thankful to you sir for helping me with more seeds

. God Bless you!!

Thanks Carolyn and God Bless you too!!! & Every one.
I am just Blessed to be farming all day in the good weather we are having

natekurz · May 11, 2014

Had some issues that preclude exact numbers, but:

Lucinda 2011: good
Ania 2013: good
Absinthe 2013: good
Iva's Red Berry 2013: good
Raspberry Miracle 2013: partial
Blush 2011: zero

First pass at germination was in DE, second pass was paper towel in Ziploc, third pass was coffee filter in Ziploc. Wet coffee filters are definitely better to work with than wet paper towels, but the plastic bags are a pain. I'll be trying coffee filters in reusable rigid containers in the future. Someone mentioned plastic CD cases, or perhaps Petri dishes.

Mandy97 · May 11, 2014

Hi Carolyn,

I actually just put them in the seed starting medium (I get that wet first) in those little trays, on a tray, and use a heat mat. I tend to just sprinkle a bit of the starting medium over them, and use a water bottle on spray to keep everything moist.

My overall average tomato germination was actually closer to 75%, so I don't know why those didn't germinate as well. They are mixed throughout the tray, so they aren't set in one place.

I am now not quite sure if the Russian Queen is from your offer or somewhere else - oops! It was in the little paper envelopes, but fell out of my seed box, so I may have mixed it in with yours in error because of the envelope.

Hopefully I'll have better luck next year!
Mandy

T-punch · May 12, 2014

April 5 planted. Germinated in 7-10 days

Dester 2012 2/9

goodwin · May 16, 2014

Sorry to be so tardy with this report!

Loka 3/6
Anna Maria's Heart 3/6
Lo Fisher Yellow 0/6
Zachary 4/6
Orangevyi Velikan 2/4

Not sure why the numbers are low - must have been the mix or the temperature.

Lee

**carolyn137** · May 16, 2014

Quote:

Originally Posted by goodwin

Sorry to be so tardy with this report!

Loka 3/6
Anna Maria's Heart 3/6
Lo Fisher Yellow 0/6
Zachary 4/6
Orangevyi Velikan 2/4

Not sure why the numbers are low - must have been the mix or the temperature.

Lee

Lee, I haven't been through this thread recently but I do think that others were having serious problems with Lo Fisher Yellow.

I haven't yet tabulated the germinations of the others you listed, but as long as you got some plants, that's what counts for me, and for you as well.

Carolyn

betsylt · May 17, 2014

Didn't want you to think I am blowing off reporting, but had mixed results on my initial sowing (4/22), so am waiting a few more days for what appears to be germination on re-sown varieties. One "low show" and one "no show" of my first set

Will report back hopefully in a week or so. I have knee surgery scheduled for 6/9 so I'd like to get information posted befpre that.

My 'troublesome' varieties are Dutka's Pink, Eastham Pink, Honey Gold, and Fresa, with no germination in 14 days on the first three and one seedling from Fresa. Looks like my second sowing may provide me with something for Honey Gold and Fresa. Still striking out on Dutka's and Eastham so far.

Anyway, more details soon.

Betsy
(in San Jose, CA)

Dutch · May 31, 2014

Carolyn,
2014 Seeds (Hearts) Seeds I received in the mail this year.
Anna Maria's Heart 1/6
Sen-Say 1/6
Fresa 3/6
Joe’s Pink Oxheart 4/6

2013 Seeds (Replants of seeds I saved from 2013 grow outs).
Pink Flamingo 8/12
Lo Fisher Yellow 10/12
I can grew either or both of the above 2013 out for you, Carolyn, for seed production
Dutch

betsylt · May 31, 2014

Dester - 3/4
Delano Green Ripe - 4/4
Dutka's Pink - 0/12
Eastham Pink - 1/11
Fresa - 2/6
Honey Giant - 2/12

tuk50 · June 1, 2014

Sweet Ozark Orange ( 2014) 3/6 germinated

largest plants in the garden. one of the latest blooming varieties this year. evidently resistant to RKN's and no disease showing. can't wait to taste them.

NewWestGardener · June 2, 2014

2014
Blush is the only one that did not germinate at all. 0/6 , all the rest were great.
Dester 3/5
Zachary 2/3
Indian stripe 3/3
Sweet Ozark Orange 3/4

lassie · June 3, 2014

-1884 Purple (2013) 6/6 (will grow 'em all

)
-Lithuanian Crested Pink (2013) 0/5 (pooh bears....really wanted just one)
-Maria Amazilitei's Giant Red (2013) 2/6
-Orange Minsk Heart (2012) 5/10
-Podarok Fei (2011) 4/7 (2 had helmet heads)
-Spadaro (2013) 4/6

Thank you!

kygreg · June 5, 2014

Sen-Say -first fruit on plant appeared today; is from a multiple bloom; other blooms on plant are not multiple.

May 11, 2014	#110
Mandy97 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Paw Paw MI Posts: 89	Hi Carolyn, I actually just put them in the seed starting medium (I get that wet first) in those little trays, on a tray, and use a heat mat. I tend to just sprinkle a bit of the starting medium over them, and use a water bottle on spray to keep everything moist. My overall average tomato germination was actually closer to 75%, so I don't know why those didn't germinate as well. They are mixed throughout the tray, so they aren't set in one place. I am now not quite sure if the Russian Queen is from your offer or somewhere else - oops! It was in the little paper envelopes, but fell out of my seed box, so I may have mixed it in with yours in error because of the envelope. Hopefully I'll have better luck next year! Mandy Last edited by Mandy97; May 11, 2014 at 09:47 PM.

June 1, 2014	#117
tuk50 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tucson, Arizona (catalina) Posts: 413	Sweet Ozark Orange ( 2014) 3/6 germinated largest plants in the garden. one of the latest blooming varieties this year. evidently resistant to RKN's and no disease showing. can't wait to taste them. __________________ Hangin on for dear life!

May 7, 2014	#106
spacetogrow Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MN zone 4 Posts: 359	I've given up on getting any more to sprout. Planted in standard seed starter with a thin covering of milled sphagnum moss, set on top of an 80s era fridge. Benissoinante 2/7. The 2 that sprouted look pleasantly healthy. Thanks again.

May 8, 2014	#107
weinerm Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Berea, KY Posts: 103	Just now getting a chance to post my germination results. Anna Margaret's Heart (2013) 4/7 germinated Dixiwine (2013) 5/9 germinated Giroc (2013) 2/7 germinated Granny's Heart (2012) 5/9 germinated Orange Minsk Heart (2012) 0/12 germinated Sen-say (2013) 0/7 germinated Thanks, Mike

May 11, 2014	#109
natekurz Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 21	Had some issues that preclude exact numbers, but: Lucinda 2011: good Ania 2013: good Absinthe 2013: good Iva's Red Berry 2013: good Raspberry Miracle 2013: partial Blush 2011: zero First pass at germination was in DE, second pass was paper towel in Ziploc, third pass was coffee filter in Ziploc. Wet coffee filters are definitely better to work with than wet paper towels, but the plastic bags are a pain. I'll be trying coffee filters in reusable rigid containers in the future. Someone mentioned plastic CD cases, or perhaps Petri dishes.

May 12, 2014	#111
T-punch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northern Ohio Posts: 12	April 5 planted. Germinated in 7-10 days Dester 2012 2/9

May 16, 2014	#112
goodwin Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Espanola, New Mexico Posts: 608	Sorry to be so tardy with this report! Loka 3/6 Anna Maria's Heart 3/6 Lo Fisher Yellow 0/6 Zachary 4/6 Orangevyi Velikan 2/4 Not sure why the numbers are low - must have been the mix or the temperature. Lee

May 17, 2014	#114
betsylt Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fairbanks, AK & Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 83	Didn't want you to think I am blowing off reporting, but had mixed results on my initial sowing (4/22), so am waiting a few more days for what appears to be germination on re-sown varieties. One "low show" and one "no show" of my first set Will report back hopefully in a week or so. I have knee surgery scheduled for 6/9 so I'd like to get information posted befpre that. My 'troublesome' varieties are Dutka's Pink, Eastham Pink, Honey Gold, and Fresa, with no germination in 14 days on the first three and one seedling from Fresa. Looks like my second sowing may provide me with something for Honey Gold and Fresa. Still striking out on Dutka's and Eastham so far. Anyway, more details soon. Betsy (in San Jose, CA)

May 31, 2014	#115
Dutch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: S.E. Wisconsin Zone 5b Posts: 1,831	Carolyn, 2014 Seeds (Hearts) Seeds I received in the mail this year. Anna Maria's Heart 1/6 Sen-Say 1/6 Fresa 3/6 Joe’s Pink Oxheart 4/6 2013 Seeds (Replants of seeds I saved from 2013 grow outs). Pink Flamingo 8/12 Lo Fisher Yellow 10/12 I can grew either or both of the above 2013 out for you, Carolyn, for seed production Dutch

May 31, 2014	#116
betsylt Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fairbanks, AK & Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 83	Dester - 3/4 Delano Green Ripe - 4/4 Dutka's Pink - 0/12 Eastham Pink - 1/11 Fresa - 2/6 Honey Giant - 2/12

June 2, 2014	#118
NewWestGardener Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 564	2014 Blush is the only one that did not germinate at all. 0/6 , all the rest were great. Dester 3/5 Zachary 2/3 Indian stripe 3/3 Sweet Ozark Orange 3/4

June 3, 2014	#119
lassie Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 19	-1884 Purple (2013) 6/6 (will grow 'em all ) -Lithuanian Crested Pink (2013) 0/5 (pooh bears....really wanted just one) -Maria Amazilitei's Giant Red (2013) 2/6 -Orange Minsk Heart (2012) 5/10 -Podarok Fei (2011) 4/7 (2 had helmet heads) -Spadaro (2013) 4/6 Thank you!

June 5, 2014	#120
kygreg Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: kentucky Posts: 1,019	Sen-Say -first fruit on plant appeared today; is from a multiple bloom; other blooms on plant are not multiple.