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    Cherry Tomato Linda

    Has anyone grown this one? Cherry Tomato Linda - I ordered it this spring from Nikitovka Seeds, description says "Ultra-early dwarf Tomato variety. Compact plant, excellent for containers and indoor growing. Dense, red, very tasty fruits, weight 70-90g (2.5-3.1 oz.). Cold-resistant and shade tolerant – during winter, growing lamps are required." There is a red and a pink version, I opted for the red.

    Here is the link with pictures https://nikitovka.com/en/tomato/1188...094400930.html

    When you scan through the pictures, there appear to be several versions of leaves, some rugose, some more droopy. Wonder what I'll get? I have some extra seeds, if anyone wants to try crossing it with any of Dan's creations.

    #2
    I've heard about it. Someone has asked me about it but I can't remember who - impressive photos. I'd love to try some. We could both make some crosses. Let me know if you need an address.

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      #3
      I PM'd you.

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        #4
        It looks like this is either not totally stable or crossed. I started four seeds, and got two normal leafed plants, and two more rugose plants. I kind of wondered about some of the pictures in the Nikitovka seed catalog, because those could have gone both ways too. I will keep them all and see if the fruit is the same.




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          #5
          I'm starting my last seeds for outside today. I have two packets I received a few years ago labeled Linda - one said it was from Ukraine. I received them from GG (I think that is GreatGardens) on Tville. I know nothing of their history or anything other than they are supposed to be a small plant with relatively large fruit.

          I'll let you know what they look like.

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            #6
            I also had Linda incoming. Right now I am growing the sweetie pie version. Will post pictures later.

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              #7
              Anything new on this one? I just received Nikitovka seeds from a friend and am intrigued.

              Linda

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                #8
                I'm growing two Linda seedlings inside, under lights, so I guess I will find out - eventually........ I hope they're not duds as nobody has followed up with reports or pictures .

                Linda

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                  #9
                  Bunny Hop has a variety called Linda listed on her site, could this be the same one? https://heritageseedmarket.com/index.php/product/linda/

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                    #10
                    Thanks wykvlvr! It does sound similar, and isn't it interesting that Ellie commented that she thought at first that it was a hybrid? Dee discovered different leaf forms on her Linda's!

                    I only have two Linda's because I'm growing other micro varieties and don't have a ton of space under the lights.

                    Linda

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                      #11
                      Yes but her reasoning was because of how perfect the fruit were not due to different leaf types. I also noted also that she lists it as a compact/dwarf plant NOT in her Micro Dwarf section...

                      Sadly? since it is a red it didn't make the grow list for this year as I want to work on my white project which means I will be growing/am growing mostly yellow micro dwarfs this year.

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                        #12
                        I guess I will find out if it's a monster in with the micro dwarfs!

                        I hope you find some great-tasting yellows! I'm growing Birdie Jaune this year.

                        Linda

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                          #13
                          It will be an interesting project as I am starting to realize I have two distinct types of flavor descriptions for both the whites and the yellows... Yellow Balcony talks about taste as rich as a red tomato... while Jochalos and at least one other yellow talk about sweet fruity tastes. Melon Ball and Great White are described as tasting sweet and fruity like a white melon while a couple of other whites they talk about strong rich complex flavors. I may end up working with two lines to produce what I like/want.

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                            #14
                            I wish you the best of luck. Flavour is everything!

                            Linda

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