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Post by Sher on Apr 23, 2020 15:46:15 GMT -5
I started these in the Harvest to plant outside. I am hardening them off on the deck, and will plant them, pod and all, next week in containers.
These tomatoes are a grayer color than others I've grown. They were my freebie seeds from Renaissance.
Very crowded daylilies and azaleas (and a dandelion) in the background. 
I am one of those weird people who loves dandelions. Their little wild faces make me so happy!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2020 19:13:52 GMT -5
everything looks so green and fresh! I wish we had warmer weather here..it has felt like in the low 30's for a few days, and another rainy day tomorrow.
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Post by Sher on Apr 23, 2020 20:18:27 GMT -5
everything looks so green and fresh! I wish we had warmer weather here..it has felt like in the low 30's for a few days, and another rainy day tomorrow.
I feel for you. Usually I feel like spring will never come. This year I feel like we never had winter. And that is not necessarily a good thing.
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Post by Shawn on Apr 24, 2020 12:20:16 GMT -5
They sure do look great
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2020 12:45:38 GMT -5
I see this is one of the free seeds Renaissance sent along with an order I am following this and perhaps it will make a nice future product. |
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Post by Sher on Apr 24, 2020 17:56:32 GMT -5
I see this is one of the free seeds Renaissance sent along with an order I am following this and perhaps it will make a nice future product. 
Corinne, I plan to save some seeds. They are open pollinated so the seeds should produce plants like the parent.
If the plants produce good tomatoes, I can send you some of the seeds. We'll wait and see!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2020 8:04:51 GMT -5
Thanks so much, Sher  . Wishing this project good success and following. |
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Post by Sher on Apr 30, 2020 12:39:47 GMT -5
The weather finally cooperated, so the Chibikkos made it into the ground today.
I was not going to plant the smallest one, but Ron really wanted me to save the runt. 
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Post by Sher on May 5, 2020 16:38:45 GMT -5
These tomatoes are not doing well. The new growth is deformed. I plan to pull them before anything can spread.
Sorry, Corinne. 
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Post by Sher on Jun 16, 2020 15:50:04 GMT -5
I planned to pull the Chibikkos up, but decided to wait and see what they would do. They recovered and started doing well.
Then they were hit by two nights in the mid 30's. Some of the leaves turned white, so I removed them.
Now they are bushy and 24" tall, so I definitely would not want to grow them in a Bounty, although they might could be pruned to fit.
And they are just now starting to put on tomatoes.
@cornne, since I promised you seeds, I wanted to update you. You are still welcome to seeds when they are ready if you want them, but I will not grow these again.
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Post by akivalocal on Jun 17, 2020 18:04:24 GMT -5
So glad they could be salvaged! Too bad about the variety, though. :(
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Post by Sher on Jul 13, 2020 17:42:16 GMT -5
The Chibikkos are loaded. I found a ripe one today and it was superb!
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Post by Shawn on Jul 14, 2020 4:39:49 GMT -5
They are cute. The last pic looks like tiny watermelons LOL
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Post by Sher on Jul 14, 2020 7:07:57 GMT -5
They are cute. The last pic looks like tiny watermelons LOL
They are big for cherry tomatoes. And since you pointed it out, they DO look like tiny watermelons!  |
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Post by Sher on Aug 3, 2020 8:58:00 GMT -5
The chibikkos turned out to be delicious. A little thick skinned, but a perfect blend of sweet and tart. They are very prolific. Ron pops them into his mouth by the bowlful!
I will grow these again.
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Post by Shawn on Aug 3, 2020 10:06:45 GMT -5
If I create a Post, will you add your review of them to it?
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Post by Sher on Aug 3, 2020 10:43:41 GMT -5
If I create a Post, will you add your review of them to it?
Yes, but these were grown outside. I doubt that they would fit in a regular Aerogarden.
Let me know if you still want me to review them.
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Post by Sher on Sept 18, 2020 11:27:08 GMT -5
The chibikkos on the deck are still sporadically producing a few tomatoes here and there.
It dawned on me that, had I taken a cutting as soon as the plant matured, then taken a cutting of the second one when it matured, I would probably be giving tomatoes to my neighbors -- instead of holding my breath waiting for the next straggler to ripen!
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Post by Sher on Nov 27, 2020 10:05:24 GMT -5
I have still been getting a handful of tomatoes a week from these. I think the 6 I picked today will be the last because the bush is pretty dead.
I have seeds started and am considering planting one in the rain tower -- or maybe a Bounty. That may be a challenge since these grow big and sprawl all over the place.
I guess thd worst thing that could happen is I might have to remove it if it becomes unmanageable. It will definitely get rigorously pruned.
Since they grow so slowly, it may be a while before they are ready to transplant.
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. Wishing this project good success and following.
