Rebel Alliance Germination

ginger2778 · August 17, 2017

Quite a few told me germination was poor but most were able to get a plant. Please tell me how germination was for you, I bet I gave this variety to about 50 people. I would really appreciate the help, because I want to get about 30 plants for a local sale to benefit my community garden, and I would like to know how many seeds to sow.
My feelings won't be hurt if it was poor, I promise.

twillis2252 · August 17, 2017

After sending some Rebel Yell seeds to you last Winter I was down to five seeds. Got all five to germinate. Gave four to friends and have one growing now with some huge specimens coming in the next week or so. Plan to save some for seed. Please let me know if I can help in any way!

Labradors2 · August 17, 2017

No problem here with Rebel Alliance. They germinated well and were very healthy seedlings, more robust than many!

Thanks again for sharing seeds with me

Linda

ginger2778 · August 17, 2017

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Originally Posted by twillis2252

After sending some Rebel Yell seeds to you last Winter I was down to five seeds. Got all five to germinate. Gave four to friends and have one growing now with some huge specimens coming in the next week or so. Plan to save some for seed. Please let me know if I can help in any way!

Your Rebel Yell seeds came in handy for others, I still have some, I can send back if you need.Thank you for sharing them.

Did you grow Rebel Alliance, the heart shaped brown multiflora cherry?

twillis2252 · August 17, 2017

No, but will request some in your '18 offer...

FarmerShawn · August 17, 2017

I did not keep overall germination records for Rebel Alliance, but I did end up with two plants in the greenhouse and two more outside, all doing fine, though the outside ones are hit hard with fungal diseases. They are strange-growing plants, but very productive!

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KarenO · August 17, 2017

Mine were OK Marsha, I only planted a couple seeds but they germinated for me
KarenO

ginger2778 · August 17, 2017

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Originally Posted by twillis2252

No, but will request some in your '18 offer...

Great!

ddsack · August 17, 2017

I had three of four germinate, the last one in 11 days. All healthy seedlings. I kept one plant, gave one to my son, and the third went off to parts unknown with the other plants I gave away to friends.

All characteristics seem to be as described, very interesting growth habit with the huge multiflora trusses, good taste. My only complaint is they do tend to split somewhat. I haven't had a chance to download my ripe fruit pics from my camera, but they look the correct red brownish color.

ginger2778 · August 17, 2017

Wowee Dee! Holy Cow!

KarenO · August 17, 2017

Also, If you need more seeds, I can save you a bunch?
K

ginger2778 · August 17, 2017

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Originally Posted by KarenO

Also, If you need more seeds, I can save you a bunch?
K

No, I have lots and lots.Thank you for the offer my friend.

Spartanburg123 · August 17, 2017

I don't think I've ever seen so many flowers, or fruit, on one truss. Holy cow!!!

ddsack · August 17, 2017

It's astounding how many of the flowers do eventually become fruit, not all of course. And what I think is neat, is the leaves that have formed at the ends of the trusses.

TexasTomat0 · August 17, 2017

I only went for one plant but as far as germination I'm 1/1!

August 17, 2017	#1
ginger2778 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Plantation, Florida zone 10 Posts: 9,283	Rebel Alliance Germination Quite a few told me germination was poor but most were able to get a plant. Please tell me how germination was for you, I bet I gave this variety to about 50 people. I would really appreciate the help, because I want to get about 30 plants for a local sale to benefit my community garden, and I would like to know how many seeds to sow. My feelings won't be hurt if it was poor, I promise.

August 17, 2017	#6
FarmerShawn Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,001	I did not keep overall germination records for Rebel Alliance, but I did end up with two plants in the greenhouse and two more outside, all doing fine, though the outside ones are hit hard with fungal diseases. They are strange-growing plants, but very productive! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ "Red meat is NOT bad for you. Now blue-green meat, THAT'S bad for you!" -- Tommy Smothers

August 17, 2017	#9
ddsack Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northern Minnesota - zone 3 Posts: 3,231	I had three of four germinate, the last one in 11 days. All healthy seedlings. I kept one plant, gave one to my son, and the third went off to parts unknown with the other plants I gave away to friends. All characteristics seem to be as described, very interesting growth habit with the huge multiflora trusses, good taste. My only complaint is they do tend to split somewhat. I haven't had a chance to download my ripe fruit pics from my camera, but they look the correct red brownish color. __________________ Dee **************

August 17, 2017	#14
ddsack Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northern Minnesota - zone 3 Posts: 3,231	It's astounding how many of the flowers do eventually become fruit, not all of course. And what I think is neat, is the leaves that have formed at the ends of the trusses. __________________ Dee **************

August 17, 2017	#2
twillis2252 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: SC & NC Posts: 258	After sending some Rebel Yell seeds to you last Winter I was down to five seeds. Got all five to germinate. Gave four to friends and have one growing now with some huge specimens coming in the next week or so. Plan to save some for seed. Please let me know if I can help in any way!

August 17, 2017	#3
Labradors2 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ontario Posts: 3,896	No problem here with Rebel Alliance. They germinated well and were very healthy seedlings, more robust than many! Thanks again for sharing seeds with me Linda

August 17, 2017	#7
KarenO Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 5,931	Mine were OK Marsha, I only planted a couple seeds but they germinated for me KarenO

August 17, 2017	#13
Spartanburg123 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,262	I don't think I've ever seen so many flowers, or fruit, on one truss. Holy cow!!!

August 17, 2017	#15
TexasTomat0 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Central Texas - Zone 8A Posts: 196	I only went for one plant but as far as germination I'm 1/1!