Wednesday, May 16, 2007

The Container area


Then there are the potted plants

















Golden Boy

(80 days; 8 ounces; deep golden fruit, few seeds; indeterminate)












Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon) (Info)
Species: lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum) (Info)
Cultivar: Big Boy

Height:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Growing Habit:
Indeterminate

Fruit Shape:
Standard
Fruit Size:
Large (over one pound)
Days to Maturity:
Mid (69-80 days)
Fruit Colors:
Yellow
Seed Type:
American hybrid
Usage:
Fresh, salad
Fresh, slicing
Canning
Disease Resistance:
Fusarium Wilt (F)
Verticillium Wilt (V)
Tobacco Mosaic (T)

Leaf Type:Regular Leaf



Patio
Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon) (Info)
Species: lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum) (Info)
Cultivar: Patio
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
2-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
N/A
Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Growing Habit:
Determinate
Fruit Shape:
Standard
Fruit Size:
Medium (under one pound)
Days to Maturity:
Mid (69-80 days)
Fruit Colors:
Red
Seed Type:

American hybrid

Usage:
Fresh, salad

Disease Resistance:
Fusarium Wilt (F)

Leaf Type:
Regular Leaf















1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Patio tomato may more correctly be described as having rugose foliage rather than "regular leaf." Also, as a hybrid, its seed enjoy the same status as other hybrid seed with regard to seed saving.

Bill