07-11-2011, 02:46 PM
Quote: 'PonderThis'
Being a hybrid only impacts the seeds it produces, not its range of pollination temperatures.
whatchu talking bout? If a hybrid tomato can be disease resistant or produce more fruit then who couldn't they also be made to produce fruit in a colder climate?
Like these...........
Best Tomatoes for Cold Climates:
Which Varieties to Grow in Short Seasons
It used to be that growing tomatoes for cold climates meant spending time in the greenhouse.
Not so anymore, thanks to creative breeders and a few special gardening techniques that are helpful anywhere summers are a bit cool.
The best tomatoes for cold climates are short- to mid-season tomatoes. That’s to say, they set fruit in cooler temperatures – and in many cases, their fruits reach maturity in the shortest number of days possible.
Check out these tomatoes that have a reputation for growing well in colder climates.
http://www.tomatodirt.com/tomatoes-for-c...mates.html