Do be aware that the seed from the above link are F2 seed and not F1 - which is stated in the ebay description. Not my area of expertise, but I believe that F2 seed will produce plants similar to the parent plant but not necessarily identical - but don't take that as gospel
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
My apologies @Chris314, l hadn't spotted that either. I checked the seller's feedback which seemed okay. Fingers crossed they will turn out to be "true" , if not it's my fault . I can't find any reason for a UK shortage.
These are by far my favourite, and I've been struggling to source seed for the past couple of years too. I did manage to get hold of a few seed last year, but since tomatoes are actually perennial plants I decided to try an experiment and overwinter 4 side shoots on the kitchen windowsill.
I now have 3 generations of plants (24 in total) from those side shoots in my light box. I've had to prune the first 2 generations, as they became quite leggy, but the 3rd seem to be doing well (planted deep in 9cm pots) and are 6" tall. The biggest problem I've had is knowing when to stop!
I'll report on their progress if anyone's interested?
I ended up buying the F2's from EBay - they're growing nicely at the moment and look very healthy. I've also got some Sungold as standby.
I bought some last year before I realised that the listing didn't say F1, but didn't try them as I managed to get a few F1 seed. I only have a small garden, so didn't want to risk them not coming true. I'd be interested to know how you get on with them though, and will keep my fingers crossed for you. :-:smile:
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There is a UK seller on Ebay with some stock and good feedback if you want to take the chance.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tomato-seeds-Orange-Paruche-Qty-25-Fresh-seeds-2019-A-strong-rival-to-Sungold/233467931783?ul_ref=https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?ff3=2&pub=5575376664&toolid=10001&campid=5338268676&customid=EAIaIQobChMIqZ2lzpX55wIVxLTtCh30ygQ1EAQYASABEgJFbPD_BwE&lgeo=1&item=233467931783&srcrot=710-53481-19255-0&rvr_id=2317880948959&rvr_ts=95d9be221700a16d9c320e11ffe010df&ul_noapp=true&pageci=4880f0ce-86c2-41aa-9094-1d711951363c&redirect=mobile
Not my area of expertise, but I believe that F2 seed will produce plants similar to the parent plant but not necessarily identical - but don't take that as gospel
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
Fingers crossed they're ok.
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
I can't find any reason for a UK shortage.
I now have 3 generations of plants (24 in total) from those side shoots in my light box. I've had to prune the first 2 generations, as they became quite leggy, but the 3rd seem to be doing well (planted deep in 9cm pots) and are 6" tall. The biggest problem I've had is knowing when to stop!
I'll report on their progress if anyone's interested?
Mags