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Phred Albany, CA(Zone 10) Nov 13, 2002

Any advice on which varieties grow well in our unique cool climate?

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Phred Albany, CA(Zone 10) Nov 18, 2002

OK... Looks like I am going to have to do some experimentation...

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Horseshoe Efland, NC(Zone 7a) Nov 18, 2002

HAH!...Glad you brought this back to the top, Phred.
I'd suggest maybe some short maturing varieties (Early Girl, Johnny's 361) or some more cold-tolerant varieties (Oregon Spring, Caspian Pink, and any of the "Siberian" varieties).

Also, if you start your own plants from seed, be sure to keep them a bit on the cool side at nite when they are just coming up to encourage early flower/fruit production.

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PotEmUp Fremont, CA(Zone 9a) Dec 23, 2002

Check Sunset Magazine http://www.sunset.com/sunset/Premium/Garden/2001/03-Mar/Tomatoes0301/TomatoVarieties0301.html for West Coast choices. I planted Sun Gold, Brandywine and Stupice. Had a real good season. In fact I am still harvesting. This picture was taken today and there are currently blossoms here is Fremont (South San Francisco Bay), CA.

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Phred Albany, CA(Zone 10) Jan 02, 2003

Thanks George and Horseshoe. I have been rummaging web-sites and catalogues, and I am going to be trialing a number of the "cool" tomatoes suggested.

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Pete2 Richmond Hill, GA(Zone 8b) Jan 03, 2003

George, I couldn't help but notice the "4tax" on the end of your name. Are you a CPA?

Terri

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Pete2 Richmond Hill, GA(Zone 8b) Jan 03, 2003

Phred, I found this for you. It talks about tomatoes grown successfully in your area. Hope it helps. It's in pdf format.

http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/files/filelibrary/1808/3398.pdf

Terri

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