So - to all I sent the Indian Stripe X (Purple Smudge?) mystery....

**nctomatoman** · February 27, 2012

How did the seeds germinate? Do you see any variation in the plants? I just remembered that quite a few of you wanted to try this out and see what you get.

So this is a thread for you to share your results. (I won't pin it - just look for it now and then and kick it up if it gets lost)

Jeannine Anne · February 27, 2012

I haven't started mine yet Craig, I needed to get the dwarfs going first..now I can concentrate on others so these will be sown sometime this week..

good idea for this thread

XX Jeannine

akgardengirl · February 27, 2012

I planted 3 seeds on Feb. 22nd and I notice that one is up so far today.
Sue

akgardengirl · March 2, 2012

The 2 other seeds came up on Feb. 29th.
Sue

Jeannine Anne · March 9, 2012

Just to let you know that I sowed my seeds two days ago.

XX Jeannine

Jeannine Anne · March 13, 2012

1 seed has germinated after 6 days. XX Jeannine

**nctomatoman** · March 13, 2012

I planted mine yesterday. I love it when all the project seeds start germinating! Already 25 of the 50 cells in my first Dwarf flat have germinated in three days!

POAJoan · March 16, 2012

I will be planting them this weekend, I have both grandsons primed and ready to go. Joan

Jeannine Anne · March 16, 2012

I now have two seeds that have germinated XX Jeannine

akgardengirl · March 16, 2012

I kept just one plant out of 3 and it's now the tallest of all. So you think it is crossed with "purple smudge"? How early is this tomato approx?
Sue

delltraveller · April 9, 2012

seeded on 22 Mar 12
11 seeds planted
first germination on 29 Mar 12
germination 7/11, two "helmet heads" culled
one seedling showed signs of purple on the stem as soon as it germinated; it struggled to escape it's seed and required assistance; the color is not as pronounced now as upon first germination but it can be distinguished from the other seedlings when examined.

Jeannine Anne · April 9, 2012

I am back to just one , the second one that germinated didd.t grow after breaking the soil. The one I have is growing well. Regular green leaf.

XX Jeannine

**nctomatoman** · April 12, 2012

I've got just a bit of preliminary results. I planted 20 seeds, and obtained 16 seedlings. There is clear variation in stem color - it is hard to judge leaf shape at such an early stage, but will get easier as they get larger.

But as for stem color - 5 have stems that are quite purple, 6 have stems that are kind of a purplish/gold blend (clearly different), and 3 seem much more pale - nearly all pale green with just some purple shading - 2 are too young to evaluate. So at least three distinct types just based on stem color.

If it is indeed an Indian Stripe X Purple Smudge cross, there could be quite a lot of variation. I've not yet determined how many I will grow to fruiting - probably at least 3, in small pots pruned to just a few trusses.

akgardengirl · May 9, 2012

My plant is still the tallest of all. Very healthy looking. I would be close to transplanting it into the final pot but have to make a trip to CA so all transplanting will be put off until the end of May.
Sue

Jeannine Anne · May 16, 2012

I definately have a purple stem..no doubt, the plant stands out from all my others very noticeably.

XX Jeanninw

February 27, 2012	#1
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	So - to all I sent the Indian Stripe X (Purple Smudge?) mystery.... How did the seeds germinate? Do you see any variation in the plants? I just remembered that quite a few of you wanted to try this out and see what you get. So this is a thread for you to share your results. (I won't pin it - just look for it now and then and kick it up if it gets lost) __________________ Craig

March 2, 2012	#4
akgardengirl Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Anchorage, AK zone 3/4 Posts: 1,410	The 2 other seeds came up on Feb. 29th. Sue Last edited by akgardengirl; March 2, 2012 at 08:32 PM. Reason: had wrong date down

March 13, 2012	#7
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	I planted mine yesterday. I love it when all the project seeds start germinating! Already 25 of the 50 cells in my first Dwarf flat have germinated in three days! __________________ Craig

April 12, 2012	#13
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	I've got just a bit of preliminary results. I planted 20 seeds, and obtained 16 seedlings. There is clear variation in stem color - it is hard to judge leaf shape at such an early stage, but will get easier as they get larger. But as for stem color - 5 have stems that are quite purple, 6 have stems that are kind of a purplish/gold blend (clearly different), and 3 seem much more pale - nearly all pale green with just some purple shading - 2 are too young to evaluate. So at least three distinct types just based on stem color. If it is indeed an Indian Stripe X Purple Smudge cross, there could be quite a lot of variation. I've not yet determined how many I will grow to fruiting - probably at least 3, in small pots pruned to just a few trusses. __________________ Craig

February 27, 2012	#2
Jeannine Anne Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,553	I haven't started mine yet Craig, I needed to get the dwarfs going first..now I can concentrate on others so these will be sown sometime this week.. good idea for this thread XX Jeannine

March 9, 2012	#5
Jeannine Anne Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,553	Just to let you know that I sowed my seeds two days ago. XX Jeannine

March 16, 2012	#8
POAJoan Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Reno Posts: 89	I will be planting them this weekend, I have both grandsons primed and ready to go. Joan

April 9, 2012	#11
delltraveller Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 481	seeded on 22 Mar 12 11 seeds planted first germination on 29 Mar 12 germination 7/11, two "helmet heads" culled one seedling showed signs of purple on the stem as soon as it germinated; it struggled to escape it's seed and required assistance; the color is not as pronounced now as upon first germination but it can be distinguished from the other seedlings when examined.

May 9, 2012	#14
akgardengirl Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Anchorage, AK zone 3/4 Posts: 1,410	My plant is still the tallest of all. Very healthy looking. I would be close to transplanting it into the final pot but have to make a trip to CA so all transplanting will be put off until the end of May. Sue

May 16, 2012	#15
Jeannine Anne Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,553	I definately have a purple stem..no doubt, the plant stands out from all my others very noticeably. XX Jeanninw