Hey, glad you stopped by!

You gotta do it in this heat, huh! About sailing, been there, got pissed, and cried at the damage...lol.

You bet. :O)

This is a wise question and one I had a very long time ago and couldn't find an answer to so all along, I've tested it. With tomato, there is no time limit really. They will germinate wet after taking from the tomato or up to 10 or more years. If frozen and vacuum-sealed, more than 30 years. The other seed most people plant, cucurbits (melon, watermelon, cucumber, and squash) seem to benefit from a thorough dry till they "snap". Takes about a week in an AC home lying on a paper plate.

Ultimately, we'll have to see how it goes. We're working with a patent attorney versed in agriculture. I'd be interested in reading that decision if you can point me to it. I do know that major ag regularly patents cultivars of all manner of vegetables under a utility patent. Still, all I can learn helps. Thanks for commenting.

This is the first link after Googling: "Plant patents can be granted for the invention or discovery of any asexually reproduced new and distinct variety of plant. This includes cultivated sports, mutants, hybrids, and newly found seedlings, but excludes tuber-propagated plants or plants found in an uncultivated state." This is the second Google: "Plants obtained by technical processes are generally considered patentable under the law. This includes plants that have been genetically engineered or where a genetic modification (or mutation) of a plant is created by technical means."

Also, sorry for the influx of comments, but that new "Purple Tomato" Empress has been patented.

The rules are different for GMOs than for naturally evolved plants or done solely through biological methods of crossing and selection …but I am sure your lawyer will know better…

Looks like KZfaq does not let me post links, but you can google if you can patent genes.

I'm recording a "next grow" 2nd generation project video right now. I'll discuss briefly the disease-resistant determinates briefly now and them much more later in the year as I show them. This video should go up in a week or so.

You're the best brother. Thanks for your support and kind words. I hope to one day buy you a beer.

I wish there were more out there who have videoed their claimed success doing it. The UK guys support the tops vs cutting.

Hey David, thanks. I've had a few "It's a plant. No one should have control over nature." type responses. That's ok. I sort of get that too.

Thank you YGR! I appreciate all the exposure I can get.

I would like to, yes. It would require coordination with my partner and of course a contract.

@@C3Voyageunderstood.

Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. I appreciate it.

I have a yearly update video and playlist on the progression. Would you mind reviewing those. It's not a simple answer.

This is one of the most reasonable answers yet! Nice.

So true. They'll even grow in the dark very well. I call them "black out" blondes. Light color and more tender.

I think about a month. I've got two beds still growing, but I'll comment on that later. Not worth continuing is the preliminary finding from surface looks.

That's the trick though I think. Consecutive plantings like every two to three weeks.

It was enough to be my pick year after year. I do think Calima is a good bean though. I've tried so many that disappoint and beans aren't a major vegetable to me compared to others. If I had space, time, and more interest, I love the horticulture bean. I think more precisely the Dwarf Horticulture bean. Gotta grow a lot of plants for shelling though., but so tasty. Tomatoes are the biggest pain in the ass honestly, but I love 'em. I'm trying to make them an easy crop. Or, easier. Best to you buddy.

I use Masterblend formula for all microgreens.

Almost all vegetables, fruits, and grain crops mankind consumes has been from this type of selective breeding. It's made the type of crops we consume so much better than say 1000 years ago. This video is about developing something new for those wanting to know how to do or know how I did it. Of course, that doesn't minimize your thoughts in the least.

My pleasure.

Thanks for the valuable input and perspective. Stay with me as you may be able to provide welcomed input on my seedless parthenocarpic tomatoes. They've been at the genetics lab for a year now under contract.

Why is that? Can you be more specific?

No. I'm not saving seed except from bagged or hand-pollinated fruit. I'm very particular as a breeder. Curious why you asked.

Well, it's tricky with each type. Most of the big ones are now in a hammock so they're supported. The really long Tahitian Melon Squash, the fatter Kabocha, the Greek Sweet Red, and the Sweet Meat. A couple I let go just to see if the stem/plant can support it so I'll know in the future if it's possible. Some like the Honeynut butternut don't need it. The fruit is small. So, yeah, most heavy ones are in hammocks now.

Just doesn't feel right to me either.

Thanks so much!

It costs more to eat at McDonalds for one. Perspective I suppose.

You know I'm being cheeky. I understand your point.

I agree with you more than disagree in the sense of protections as long as it doesn't restrict choice. I want the absolute smallest government possible. As an individual, I want the ability to choose in every facet of life, not have choices made for me. In that, and being a veteran, government's #1 should be to protect it's citizens from harm such as attacks from outside our borders and crime from within (theft, murder, assault, etc). Harmful food undisclosed fits that too. Also, I've been to so many countries and do enjoy many other cultures. Ours is by far the best. It's not close.

Mankind will always find a way to be destructive. It doesn't help that today we are less moral IMO than ever before in our history. I'd be curious to hear your opinion on gene editing.

@C3Voyage We use "gene splicing" all the time in labs. It has its medical uses. The problem with GMOs...which use gene splicing...isn't the technique. It is what is inserted. Let's say I got 2 tomato varieties in my garden. One is this GMO. The second is a heirloom. What pollinated what? Cause I can 100% guarantee no one knows. And my heirloom...is now worthless

It's actually in the works right now! I hope the work will be finished in the next couple years. I will put out updates on what's going on with it all so stay tuned.

Thanks Peter. Name of the game going forward: focus. Isolate and improve a few tomato lines. I no longer see a need to create 50 parthenocarpic lines.

Hey Jim. Good to hear from you and thanks sir.

Very true!

It does grow well and I read where they actually bred the tomato from 3 cultivars over 10 years. My guess is that they had to select for color first and the rest filled in afterwards. I do that sometimes with my parthenocarpic varieties. I've just decided to reduce all my lines and focus on a few that are the most ideal so I understand the compromises for the end product mindset. For crossing Empress with another line, I've considered it. Maybe over the winter.

Respect. Understand for sure.

Strictly speaking--there is no such thing as non-GMO. We've modified everything we consume, created corn from grass, etc. Used to use ionizing radiation for random mutations and select the few good ones.

The answer directly is yes if you want. Most of them, I let ripen on the plant. I don't have much bug or bird issues so I can. However, ripening on the counter affords the same anthos as ripening on the plant. The reason is because once the fruit begins producing ethylene to start the ripening process (any color) while on the plant, a membrane seals off the tomato. The tomato fruit itself (not the plant) uses the ethylene to ripen the fruit. So, leave on or off, doesn't matter. If you look at my video, I show one of the fruits having BER. It was rampant in my garden (my fault) so it wasn't the only one. After I corrected the deficiency, I don't see cracking or BER on it. The skin is a bit thick too which I didn't comment on.

Directly from their site under "FAQs": ​ By purchasing NHP Purple Tomato seeds, I accept the following conditions: - Seeds, fruit and plant material are only allowed in the USA. - The seeds are a patented variety and are sold to enjoy in your home garden and with your local community. - No sales of fruit, seeds or plants are permitted in this agreement, including any derived varieties. - These seeds come with no warranties. From me: A "derived variety" is breeding with it and then using it to make a profit by sales or any other way. It doesn't matter if you purchase from them or not. If it's patented, and anyone breaches the patent, they will be found liable in court. In order to get the patent, they had to map the genetics. Doing that allows them to take material from any plant and check it's genetics. From there, they can tell if the snapdragon genes are in the plant. Any bred offspring will have the genes if that color appears. At that point, liable. I know these things because I'm in the process of attempting a patent on my pat-b parthenocarpy. Now, if you can ensure the genetics are not "released" by your efforts, then you'll be safe, but if they track it back to you as the source, you could be found liable. An example would be a family member or a friend you gave a ripe tomato to and they did something with it. All that said, I can imagine that it will be used extensively by so many people, it would not be in their interest to track it all down. It happens all the time with people breeding with patented hybrids from seed companies. Final note is a patent lasts for 20 years so after that, it's fair play. And, this is why most major Ag sells hybrids. They can keep you buying their seed forever. All they have to do is keep the two lines used to make the hybrid secret/restricted to only their use.

If you want some later on, I'll send you some. I just collected seed an hour ago.

@@C3Voyage Thanks for the offer. I really appreciate it. I've got some things to figure out over here before I make any plans.

@@C3Voyage Thanks Brent!

@@MidwestGardener Of course. Offer stands.

You can buy it at the grocery store now, Lidl or Whole Foods. A package was 2.99. I guess they made their R&D fees back on the seed sale. My husband tried it and said it was meh!

Check out the description of the digital version book at Amazon.

I bleach-treat my sunflower seeds. 1 part 5% household bleach, 5 parts water, add to sunflowers in container and shake vigorously. After two minutes, drain and rinse well. This kills the fungus on the seed coating. Next, I spray the Superantifungal daily for about 5 days. The way I grow, IHG, isn't the way you're growing. I use an aerated water culture so no spraying water from the top. I also use a dome for the first few days. All of it helps with fungus too. Best.

@@C3Voyage Thank you for the suggestions. Is this treatment to be done on sunflower seeds only for these seeds or others too? For example, I also grow wheat grass, buckwheat and peas. Have a good day!

@@auroraruggieri4438 I only do it on Sunflowers. They're notorious for mold.

@@C3Voyage Thanks again, I will try to study your videos on microgreens and hydroponics.

This one took two different F2 growout seasons to find the one to carry forward. It keeps me humble in a way because I often think I can get it the first time. Right now, with tomato, the potential selections are thin. It can get frustrating, but I regroup and push forward. Thanks for your comment and support Peter.

No. I chose to focus on my breeding work and all of those projects. Hydro is certainly fun and I enjoy it alot.

@@C3Voyage Yes, you're moving into your new interest area of plant breeding, but we do miss your many hydroponic innovations that you shared with us over many years.

@@derekgore1268 If I ever get my greenhouse rebuilt, I plan to bring FAWN back, slightly different.

Peter, buddy, I have trampled. It's not fun. :O) I had to look up Slovana and they do look very similar. In my reading, it says Slovana turns from light green to a pale yellow color at maturity. But, I saw one seed site that showed a red one. I guess you can tell me. As you may have seen Terzetto Bella turns from very light greenish-yellow to a candy-apple red color at maturity and it's very sweet. Well, I think so. I need to brix it. If you want to some seed, hit me via email at the end of the year and I'll send you some. I'd ask that you not grow it to save and distribute the seed, but only for personal use. I only do this with people I trust so there you go. It's not open pollinated yet, but getting close in consistency.

@@C3Voyage Slovana for me usually ripens at the yellow stage. Another hybrid called Gypsy goes from white thru to red...slightly smaller fruit. The other, and I'll just call it eastern European type/style pepper is a Hungarian one that pushes all the buttons for fresh eating, cooking/stewing and eventual drying into a Sweet paprika is Called 'feher Ozon'... "(white Heaven) The last would be my go to if I could only have one to grow because ...well, because lol.

@@petersoos498 I looked up the peppers you mentioned. Very nice looking ones. I think Gypsy is the closest to Mariachi. Mariachi is the cultivar I dehybridized to make Calibry (California Bryan). Calibry is one of the parents to Terzetto Bella. The other was Lipstick. Anyway, if you watched the video, probably redundant info, eh? Later on, I trialed Calibry against it's originator Mariachi and Calibry was more productive and a bit hotter. That worked out great for me. Your last pepper is available here in the states. Your last pepper I thought would be difficult to find, but there's a few sellers in the US.