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Tomataoes from seed

Sking0Sking0 Posts: 5
in Fruit & veg
Hi.
 My mother in law had some amazing Black Cherry Tonatoes last year.
There are loads of seedlings coming up from dropped fruit. Will these be the same as the parent plants?
Thanks.

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  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,384
    It's a heirloom variety so should come true from seed.  However, if any other variety of tomato was grown in the same area, the seedlings could be a cross.  Given that tomatoes are self-fertile, the chances are very good that the seedlings will be the same as the mother plant.
    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • Sking0Sking0 Posts: 5
    Thanks very much.
    There were 5 plants and they were all the same variety.
    Best Toms i ever tasted. I already potted up 7 just in case.
    Thanks again.
  • derbyduckderbyduck Posts: 137
    i'd save some seeds for next year from the ones you grow this season !(and save some for me please LOL) DD
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