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Saving Jet Star Tomato Seeds?

18 years ago

I planted Jet Star tomatoes this year instead of my usual Bonny Best. The nursery didn't have Bonny Best like they usualy do and said the Jet Stars were comparable. They were and still are delicious. The only differences I could see and taste were that the Jet Stars seemed slightly sweeter and they don't quite have the deep redness that the Bonny Bests do. The color is more noticeable once they're in the canning jars. Anyhow, my neighbor wanted to try and start some plants from the seeds next year. Is that possible with this tomatoe? Thanks.

Brian

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Chemocurl zn5b/6a Indiana
18 years ago
Hi Brian94,

Anyhow, my neighbor wanted to try and start some plants from the seeds next year. Is that possible with this tomatoe?
Jet Star is a hybrid, so it is hard to say just what you might end up with next season. It could be something very similar to Jetstar, or nothing like it, and not so good.

You might try asking at The Tomato Forum if anyone has saved seeds and then grown them, and what they got. I was thinking of ambling over there myself and ask if anyone had ever grown Big Mama from saved seeds. I'm loving it for a paste type when making thick juice or salsa.

Sue

Here is a link that might be useful: Tomato Forum
brian94
Original Author
18 years ago
Thanks for the tip and the link Sue.I might see you there.
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