Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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January 24, 2015
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: France
Posts: 688
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I got seeds for black amber
yesterday I got seeds ( a gift package in a swap) for a tomato called Black Amber. Never heard about it before. So I asked the sender to give me details.
Thats what he gave me:   22 kg for one plant! 38 fruits. and an excellent flavor this one is for sure on my growing list! such a pretty and productive tomato.... 
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January 24, 2015
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Ontario
Posts: 3,896
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He kinda looks as if he KNOWS his tomatoes, and that plant looks GREAT!
I hope you will save lots of seeds and share them in Gary's swap next year .Linda |
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January 24, 2015
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: France
Posts: 688
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yes, I will....
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January 24, 2015
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: S.E. Wisconsin Zone 5b
Posts: 1,831
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Charline,
Impressive tomatoes indeed!!! Dutch
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January 24, 2015
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: NorthWest
Posts: 267
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OMG! I love that pic!
That is one serious guy, with one serious tomato plant! I can't help, but to think you are very lucky to get those seeds! Lorri D |
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January 24, 2015
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2013
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 2,052
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Those are indeed impressive! His support structure is interesting, too. It looks like he's growing the monster plant on one stake.
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January 24, 2015
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Evansville, IN
Posts: 2,984
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Where's the foliage. In my climate, all the fruit would be sunburned in August. And I bet there'd be a lot more flavor and sugars if the plant were more fully foliaged.
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January 24, 2015
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Long Island NY
Posts: 1,992
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The look on his face says don't be talkin bout my foliage....
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January 24, 2015
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: France
Posts: 688
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January 24, 2015
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: France
Posts: 688
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you can see leaves here and there but the stem is bent down and so much loaded that some leaves may be broke also. On the stem going upwards there are leaves also. Our climate is not so hot so there is no problem with sunburn.
He says the flavor is excellent, (even without too many leaves.) |
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January 24, 2015
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Long Island NY
Posts: 1,992
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He is using the tomatoes on the top as leaves to shade the ones below.
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January 24, 2015
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 5,931
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That is an impressive tomato. Did he breed it?
KarenO |
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January 24, 2015
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: France
Posts: 688
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I know he has a huge collection of varieties, about 1400 ! And I was proud to give him 25 varieties that he hasnt. Some were from MMMM.... thanks to you all. |
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January 24, 2015
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Northern Minnesota - zone 3
Posts: 3,231
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Lovely tomatoes, please save lots of seeds for Gary's swap. I know they will be on my short list!
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January 24, 2015
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: selmer, tn
Posts: 2,944
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That output is IMPRESSIVE. Ask him whyat he feeds the plant; please.
jon 
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