Does anyone have seeds for Georgia Peach

[ScottinAtlanta]

Tania lists it as "regular leaf plant with a high yield of 12-18 oz bi-color beefsteak fruit with very good flavor." Since 2004, no sign of it. Is it extinct? Dr. Carolyn, do you know the origin and the reason for the name?

I would like to bring it to Atlanta if it survives.

[carolyn137]

Originally Posted by ScottinAtlanta

Tania lists it as "regular leaf plant with a high yield of 12-18 oz bi-color beefsteak fruit with very good flavor." Since 2004, no sign of it. Is it extinct? Dr. Carolyn, do you know the origin and the reason for the name?

I would like to bring it to Atlanta if it survives.

You probably asked me b/c at Tania's page for it you saw that Neil got seeds for it from me in 2004, and no way can I remember where I got it from and I've never seen a history, and correct,no commercial source.

It seems to be one of the over 200 named gold/red bicolors,most of which have no history. A neighbor of my brother in NC has grown one forever and he asked me if I wanted seed. They just called it the tomato and I thanked my brother and said no, for I've grown many many gold/red bicolors and didn't want to grow another one.

So I've got some seeds around here somewhere, who knows where and who knows what year, and now I'm remembering that someone wanted those seeds b/c they too lived in GA and were delighted to get them. I looked in the 2013 SSE Yearbook I saw that Neil was still listing it , he would have done seed production more recently, and he's one of the persons who does seed production for me and we've been friends for a very long time.

But this is NOT the time of the year for me to be asking him for some seeds, he's got lots to do, and you wouldn't be sowing seed for them for this season anyway,

So it's up to you to remind me to ask Neil for some seeds this Fall to send to you.

OK with you?

Edited to add that I just remembered that there's another gold/red bicolor called Georgia Streak which does have commerical sources.

http://t.tatianastomatobase.com:88/w...b=General_Info

And it does have a histroy. Wouldn't that qualify for you?

Carolyn

[ScottinAtlanta]

OK with me, and thanks very much.

I will be sowing seeds for my second season, starting in late May, at which time I will sow the entirety of your 2013 offer.

[carolyn137]

Originally Posted by ScottinAtlanta

OK with me, and thanks very much.

I will be sowing seeds for my second season, starting in late May, at which time I will sow the entirety of your 2013 offer.

You edited your post b'c you also asked me who Neil was and I posted who he was above.

Scott, this is the worst possible time for me to be bothering Neil for some of those seeds of Georgia Peach. Not is he just overwhelmed with all that he grows but right now does not have access to the computer he normally uses so I'd have to call him at home.

PM me your address so I don't have to go looking for that and I'll see what I can do.

And note the Georgia Streak one which I mentioned above as well and it does have a history and commercial sources.


Carolyn, wondering why you didn't post about these seeds in the Wanted seed subforum b'c someone other than myself might have them, but I'll go ahead and call Neil anyway and need your home address before I can call him.

[ScottinAtlanta]

I understand that completely. Let's wait for a more convenient time on this one. I do have plenty of choices, including the 9 varieties of Armenian tomatoes I brought home.

[carolyn137]

Originally Posted by ScottinAtlanta

I understand that completely. Let's wait for a more convenient time on this one. I do have plenty of choices, including the 9 varieties of Armenian tomatoes I brought home.

Actually you don't understand completely.

I was ill tempered and terse in my reponse above and I apologize for that. This has just not been a good day.

I had to drive, for the first time since last Nov to get blood taken for an MD appt next week.I'm way out of shape and had trouble getting into and out of the car, and mind you I have to throw the walker in the backseat and then handwalk along the car to the front door. It was foggy, all windows were covered and it was very difficult to clear them.

I did get home OK but I swear every muscle in my body was sore. And still is.

The other item is Neil. He lsits over 600 varieties in the SSE Yearbooks and last year b'c of the drought, he's in IL, he lost a lot of plants,including 4 of my top priority new ones. We were able to get replacements for those, thanks to Iva and Geza. So this year it means he has to do many regrows of his own plus mine. And I know right now he's in the middle of doing the initial transplanting.


So lets follow this through.

Please PM me your address, I have it around here somewhere from the seeds I sent you ( can;t even remember what they were, maybe ML Estler?) but easier to get it ASAP. THen I'll call Neil.

You can still sow seeds for your Armenian ones, since this one isn't going to take up that much room.

Carolyn

[ScottinAtlanta]

Carolyn, I didn't find your response terse, but appreciate your explanation of the backstory. I hope you have a good deep tub.

You have been so generous with your time and knowledge, I hesitate to put more demands on you. I will pm my address, but please deal with it at a convenient moment for you and for Neil. There is no particular hurry on my part.

I sent Tania a few seeds from all 9 Armenian varieties, but missed her 2013 grow season. I see she has listed them on her site. I have three in the ground - the Anahit variety from the 1930s (the traditional Soviet juice tomato), the Lia (apparently an improved strain from the 1990s), and the Yerevany Kangun 447. The Lia is a standout so far - very vigorous seedlings. If they do well, and taste good, I will post and will be happy to send you seeds.