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Eugene, OR

Hi all. I'm hoping to find some giant tomato seeds to try next year. I have never grown the giants but I've read that the Delicious and Big Zac varieties are my best bet. Any other suggestions?

I would be willing to trade for some good stock if necessary. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Brian

11/7/2004 10:15:17 PM

Western Pa.

I've saved Big Zac seeds in the past, but because they're a hybrid and because pollinations aren't usually as controlled as with AGs, plants that are "off types" will usually appear. I found it's easier to just order seed from a place like "Totally Tomatoes".

11/8/2004 12:01:17 AM

Eugene, OR

Thanks for the info Paul. Am I to assume the Big Zac seeds purchased from a site like Totally Tomatoes will all be true to type?

Incidentally, I enjoyed your tomato growing article posted on this site. Lots of great info. Thanks!

11/8/2004 3:15:49 PM

Eugene, OR

Sorry, I just realized your not Paul. Too many people to keep track of on this site! My apologies.

11/8/2004 3:19:39 PM

Mulino, Oregon

Brian, contact Ron Wilson, he will hook you up with some very nice seeds.

11/8/2004 4:38:12 PM

Eugene, OR

Thank you Jim!

11/9/2004 12:38:06 AM

New England

Try "6 Pound Giants" from Organica Seeds...they are not hybrids and so they will not produce off types in successive generations if you plant the seeds you save. "1884" grows big too. Big Zacs were produced from crossing a Large Beefsteak variety with a large Pink heirloom variety (I think "German Pink")

11/10/2004 10:17:56 AM

New England

...Big Zac hybrids grow huge on the first planting then go downhill from there.

11/10/2004 10:31:55 AM

canal winchester ohio

I've grown Big Zac's for 5 years now. In the first year I would make them 25% of the tomatoe plants I put out. But it's to the point now where the Zac's are 75% of the plants I put out. Nice large fruit with a very good taste & very meaty..........Paul

11/10/2004 10:54:51 AM

canal winchester ohio

And the second favorite I have is Mortgage Lifters. They aren't the prettiest of fruits , but they are hardy as Hell & set fruit right up till frost.

11/10/2004 10:56:31 AM

Eugene, OR

Thanks for all the info guys, I appreciate it. I'm going to try the Big Zac variety next year just for kicks.

Paul, great article on this site. Sorry for confusing you with another grower!

Thanks again guys.

11/10/2004 2:23:51 PM