Seeds now germinating

[tomatoguy]

I decided to simplify things a bit, this year. I'm going to start a grueling work schedule next week, and it will continue through the gardening season. Here is what I have germinating, right now. I have some 15 year old Early Large Red seeds that I will start soon, and that should be all, aside from a few peppers. These seedlings will be divided among myself and four other folks who grow out my plants, every year.

Mong x 5
Mark Twain x 5
Roger's Best Black x 5
Rose Quartz Multi Flora x 5
JD's Special C-Tex x 5
Tennessee Heirloom x 5
Terhune
Lincoln/Adams
Dixie Golden Giant x 2
Early Big Red
Clear Pink Early x 2
Stump of the World
Earl's Faux
Golden Queen (original)


mater

[Redbaron]

I am growing 80 varieties and not one of those! Man I love this place. So many to try!

[tomatoguy]

At least we have the sunflower in common. lol

mater

[Feywalker]

Wow, of the 20 or so varieties I'm trying out this year, none are the same as yours either Mater. Got to love the world of tomatoes.

[zeroma]

Of the 50 plus varieties I'm going to start this week, I have none of your varieties either tomatoman! My plan is 50, but if any of those don't live, I have a few backups of plants I've already grown.

'Mater World is even better than walley world or Joanne Fabrics.

[tomatoguy]

This year, I have decided to stick with mostly what I have grown and had great success with. The new ones for me are JD's, Terhune, Lincoln-Adams, Dixie Golden Giant, Early Big Red (which I received when I asked for Early Large Red), and Golden Queen (original), although I have grown GQ, USDA Strain. The ones I have grown before have been very productive and tasty. Last year was the first time in over 20 years that I didn't have a garden. I solarized and refurbished. I'm not sure how even these varieties would have held up with over a week of high temperatures around 112 degrees. I only have room for about 12-20 plants and I will be working 70-84 hours a week until November, so I figured I had better hedge my bets, this time. Of all of those familiar varieties, I recommend Mark Twain and Mong, the most. Mark Twain is extremely productive here and Mong produces the largest tasty tomatoes I have grown, although Mortgage Lifter would be a close second. I will probably stretch out a bit next year and try more new stuff. This is my 42nd gardening season and there are still lots of varieties left for me to try.

mater