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noinwi

TGS/Reimer's experiment

20 years ago

Well, hereÂs my Tomato Growers Supply and ReimerÂs seed germination comparison. Now, I only put 4 seeds of each plant in the cells. ThereÂs only DH and I, and he canÂt eat hot peppers. I know the plants look spindly, but this is the only light set up I have(6 spiral flo bulbs in the hood). The hood is usually lower, I raised it for the pics. I do put a fan on them during the day.

Anyway, this is what I planted, and how many germinated. These were all planted on 3/19/06. Only time will tell if the ReimerÂs plants turn out to be what theyÂre supposed to be. I was suprised that so many of them germinated. All in all, the two companies were neck a neck(in this trial, anyway).

ReimerÂs

Peppers: Aji Dulce-2 of 4, Guajillo 4 of 4, Chimayo 2 of 4, Sebes 1 of 4, Early Jalapeno 4 of 4

Tomatoes: Black Krim 2 of 4, Wisconsin55 0 of 4

TGS

Peppers:Aji Dulce 3 of 4, Guajillo 3 of 4, Ancho(101) 0 of 4, Gypsy 4 of 4

Tomatoes: Black Krim 2 of 4, Wisconsin55 4 of 4, Stupice 4 of 4, Persimmon, 3 of 4

I didnÂt have doubles of every variety, but I included the info for the others anyway. The Early Jalapeno (ReimerÂs) and Persimmon(TGS) were free seed packs. Also in the pics, in case youÂve counted the toms, are some seeds I already had; Brandywine that I home harvested in 2004, and Siletz left over from 1997, and a couple of Tumbler from a few years ago.

IÂll post pictures again later in the season to show what IÂve ended up with.

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Comments (8)

  • 20 years ago

    noinwi, nice setup you have going. Plants look like they're doing very well.

    After trying it 2 seasons ago, Siletz is one tom that continues to get planted in my garden.

    I would enjoy seeing pictures later in the season.

    Paul B.

  • 20 years ago

    Those seedlings look pretty healthy, but it's time to start transplanting them into some larger containers I think! They need more room to grow!
    Tom

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  • 20 years ago

    I'm impressed! That is the best result from Reimer's seed that I have ever seen.

    Good work! You must have followed their instructions exactly.

    anon

  • 20 years ago

    I didn't follow their instructions(er...their disclaimer) at all. I soaked all seeds in tea water overnight and planted them in a mix of cheap potting soil and jiffy mix. I used chamomile tea water for watering and kept bottom heat(for peppers)at about 87 degrees. The first sprout was at 6 days and it was the Reimer's Early Jalapeno. Maybe they're trying to clean up their reputation. Everything was pretty much up by day 14. There was a no show for each company.
    I just picked up some of those 16 ounce red plastic cups for transplanting, so I'll be doing that soon. I'll have to give away a few maters so I'll have room under my little hood for everybody.
    Yeah, I like Siletz...it's the only determinate I'll be growing this year.

    DH made the light for me. Someone gave him the hood a few years ago and we finally got to use it. Our apartment is tiny and it's just the right size for that corner. I was worried it wouldn't be enough light, but I feel better now that you all think the plants look healthy. Thanks for the support!

  • 20 years ago

    I used the Reimer instructions and germinated about 80% of the seed in about 9 days. Two uncle varieties

  • 20 years ago

    WAs there a problem with Reimer's seeds? Or their directions? I just inherited a bunch of Reimer seeds from a friend who didn't have much luck, I thought they were a little sluggish, but all but 3 of 20 varieties sprouted for me, though I ignoredtheir directions and used my own tried-and-true method.

  • 20 years ago

    Instar8,
    They apparently have a history of sending bad seed, then claiming that their germination instructions were not followed, therefore releasing them from any liability. It's been posted that seeds that did germinate, after maturing, were not always the variety claimed. Hence, my side by side experiment. If you do a 'Reimers' search on this forum, you'll get more specific info.

  • 20 years ago

    I used the Reimer instructions and germinated about 80% of the seed in about 9 days. Two uncle varieties

    Two ancho varieties.

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