Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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#121 |
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#123 |
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
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I had one Benevento from seeds Karen kindly shared with me. It was planted in the shade (as most of my garden is), and it took off later in the season, pumping out big gorgeous red-yellow beefsteaks, when other varieties showed signs of fatigue. It was very vigorous grower, so definitely a winner. It was so good I was thinking of preserving a branch but frost hit suddenly.
I am not sure about germination though, it was low. It could be my fault. I shared seeds with others some also had germination issues. I saved some seed to try for next year, would it not come true as a hybrid? Last edited by NewWestGardener; January 3, 2023 at 02:55 PM. |
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But, Artisan Seeds ships to Canada.
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#125 |
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Vancouver Island
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The few seeds I sent to try were F1 hybrid seeds from Artisan.
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#126 |
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Indialantic, Florida
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Is there any way to tell when Benevento or RJH are seedlings what they are? I really want to grow Benevento and can start again now. From my 3 plants, I had planned to take cuttings of the Benevento one for additional plants for winter/spring.
Germination from RJH was not great and the seedlings weren't super robust either but they did catch up after a few months when planted out. Germination of Amalfi was 100%, super strong seedling, nice large orange tomatoes, no cracks. To be fair, we had 2 hurricanes and a 48 hour near freeze so far this season. On the first hurricane, Ian - it hit us from the west coast on the way out of Florida; plants were small and brought into the house - 3-4 days. All plants had a hard time adapting to the heat and humidity coming out. I'm guessing we lost a week there. On the 2nd hurricane, Nicole in November came from the east and made landfall not too far, we got the nasty northside for way too long. Plants at this time were huge. The Amalfi and RJH were brought into the garage - 5 days - pretty dark. Other plants were brought under the porch - 3 deep. The most exposed ones sufferred the most. All of my plants lost blooms for almost 3 weeks afterwards especially the more protected ones in the garage. I'm just guessing it was the lack of light. The other plants just had to endure the hurricane. I am guessing a loss of 3 weeks there. Then the 2 days of near freeze did more damage to the plants than either hurricane, including the plants that fended for themselves. So DTM or being late is meaningless this year. |
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#128 |
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Just wanted to update. I have 3 Benevento Plants going; one in an Earthbox and the other 2 in fabric bags. All are setting lots of tomatoes with a few tomatoes already quite large but not near ready to pick.
Germination was great and as seedlings, they were robust like the Amalfi. I can't wait to taste them. ---- Update on Amalfi - One of my original September plant is still pumping out large perfect tomatoes. I also have 2 grown cuttings that have several large tomatoes on it. Amalfi is a wonderful tomato. For growing in Florida, I think it is your best so far. |
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#129 |
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Sunol, CA
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![]() Just wanted to update. I have 3 Benevento Plants going; one in an Earthbox and the other 2 in fabric bags. All are setting lots of tomatoes with a few tomatoes already quite large but not near ready to pick. Germination was great and as seedlings, they were robust like the Amalfi. I can't wait to taste them. ---- Update on Amalfi - One of my original September plant is still pumping out large perfect tomatoes. I also have 2 grown cuttings that have several large tomatoes on it. Amalfi is a wonderful tomato. For growing in Florida, I think it is your best so far. I am very pleased with your Amalfi Orange results! Exciting. And hoping Benevento ends up good too. Florida is tough. I always expect my stuff to suffer there.
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#130 |
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Here are my plants. The September plant is grown in a white Rain Science Grow Bag.
I don't know why the pics are sideways. The 2nd and 3rd picture is the original plant. I picked about 6 large ones last night. It has over 20 spread throughout it. The first picture is a cluster on one of my cuttings. |
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#131 |
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Czech republic
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Those photos are taken with the camera held upright. They are stored horizontally with the wider side. If you want to put them in a discussion, it is not enough to rotate the photos in a browser, but you have to edit (rotate) them in a photo editing program (I use Irfan Wiev).
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#132 |
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: California Central Valley
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Benevento F1 did well for me in a challenging summer last year.
We grew Benevento F1 for the local master gardener tomato sale this year, and I hope to get some feedback on how it does for others. |
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#133 |
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Sunol, CA
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Barb,
Your plants look fantastic!!
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#134 |
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Look forward to hearing about how they do for others.
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#135 |
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Ontario
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Benevento F1 did very well here last season. It was hearty and very productive
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