A possible Dwarf?

Duh_Vinci · March 20, 2011

Along with my standard regular varieties, I'm growing 5 dwarfs, 4 from the the project here, and 1 other variety.

But what I've noticed, in the batch of seedlings of standard varieties, one is very different, while germinated at the same time as it's siblings, it is much shorter, about half the height by now, and somewhere along the same height as Mr.Snow

I did read through some posts as well as the info on dwarftomatoproject.net and Craig's blog, and watch the video... I guess at this time it is a still to early to tell what it really is?

Also, what is the history behind the dwarfs, is this a naturally occurring "nature's magic" where sometimes one can just happens to be a dwarf from birth?

Greatly appreciate any info!

Regards,
D

**nctomatoman** · March 20, 2011

Looks like what you may also have is a plant that lost its growing tip (a mule type plant) that did eventually manage to produce one....I've had that happen - then the growth becomes normal once that new growing tip starts stretching upward. Just keep an eye on it!

TomNJ · March 21, 2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duh_Vinci

Along with my standard regular varieties, I'm growing 5 dwarfs, 4 from the the project here, and 1 other variety.

I believe the correct term is "little people".

TomNJ

March 20, 2011	#1
Duh_Vinci Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Locust Grove, VA Posts: 292	A possible Dwarf? Along with my standard regular varieties, I'm growing 5 dwarfs, 4 from the the project here, and 1 other variety. But what I've noticed, in the batch of seedlings of standard varieties, one is very different, while germinated at the same time as it's siblings, it is much shorter, about half the height by now, and somewhere along the same height as Mr.Snow I did read through some posts as well as the info on dwarftomatoproject.net and Craig's blog, and watch the video... I guess at this time it is a still to early to tell what it really is? Also, what is the history behind the dwarfs, is this a naturally occurring "nature's magic" where sometimes one can just happens to be a dwarf from birth? Greatly appreciate any info! Regards, D

March 20, 2011	#2
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	Looks like what you may also have is a plant that lost its growing tip (a mule type plant) that did eventually manage to produce one....I've had that happen - then the growth becomes normal once that new growing tip starts stretching upward. Just keep an eye on it! __________________ Craig