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Post by DarJones on Feb 20, 2009 18:21:42 GMT -8
Earlier this evening, I found Tom Wagner's listing on localharvest. For $40 he will send 8 pounds of potatoes of 6 different varieties postage included. I grew some of his potatoes in 2007 and got some very unique and interesting spuds. www.localharvest.org/member/M12486I emailed him and wound up calling him this evening. I'm going to get another package of potatoes from him and also some true potato seed to grow out. If any of you are interested in getting some of these, now is the time! Here are a couple of photos of the potatoes I grew in 2007. The Skagit Gold is delicious! www.selectedplants.com/miscan/TomPotatoes002.jpgwww.selectedplants.com/miscan/TomPotatoes005.jpgDarJones
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Post by clarkfoodfarm on Feb 20, 2009 21:07:20 GMT -8
Great pictures, Darrel! Thanks for sharing. I ordered one of Tom's samplers this year and after seeing your photos, I am more excited than ever to have the opportunity to grow out some of his potatoes this year. ;D Speaking of ordering things to grow from folks who have some nice varieties for sale, I recommend a visit to your site as well.... You should add your web site address to your profile or in your sig tag.
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Post by Tom Wagner on Feb 20, 2009 21:51:50 GMT -8
Thanks guys.
One of you will be getting the last sample of Northern Dancer and one will get Pig Thumbs.
As I look into the several hundred unnamed potato sacks of single hill breeding lines, I will name a few as I send to folks requesting the Potato Sampler. I have a few Lumpers X Tollocan X Tom Kaighin to name. I found berries today in some of my potato units that I had not extracted the seed from...so I had to quickly do that before packing samplers to mail.
Tom Wagner
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canadamike
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Post by canadamike on Feb 22, 2009 18:36:12 GMT -8
I envy you my american friends to be able to put your hands on the tubers. Mind you, I have loads of fun with the true seeds, but boy oh boy would I like to put my hands on some directly selected by Tom.
To anybody reading this, member of the site or not, put your hands on a sampler if you can, they are a pure treat.
Tom, are you going to offer tps? I am getting mails asking if I know...
I already have lots of yours, but I would not mind working on another line of high phenols or two... or three, or four, or.....
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Post by Tom Wagner on Feb 23, 2009 7:32:41 GMT -8
The ones with high phenols are based on tests done on two of my varieties by Prosser, WA potato researchers. My Skagit Valley Gold and my Negro Y Azul varieties were higher than most varieties. However there is one variety, (I won't name it until you google it) that is in some of my best hybrids for combining ability. Bursting Toro is one that I have sent to one cooperator. Phenols are part of the complex flavor mystery.
I would offer true seed (TPS) again if folks want to try them.
This year I am putting together packet of two lines of contrasting colors for $5.00 postpaid. If you order more packets, you get totally different combinations. If you order several packs, one should have fingerlings, yellows, orange, blue, red, whites, russets, diploids. I keep track of the pedigree so that when something really great comes up a simple call to me will help me determine the pedigree.
If you want to try some tubers or TPS, just give me a Private Message for details.
Tom Wagner
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Post by swisscharrd on Mar 2, 2009 9:21:24 GMT -8
I would like a potato sampler - I live in Washington- Vashon-please let me know how. Thanks
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Post by mostlypurple on Apr 9, 2009 12:51:07 GMT -8
Just got my sampler in the mail today!! I can't wait to plant em. But instead of 6 varieties there were 9 in my sampler. You can't go wrong folks. There is a nice mix of reds, blues whites and yellows.
With great excitement, I showed my husband the box and he asked how much it cost. When I said $40 including the $10.35 shipping, he frowned and informed me that I could have bought 200 pounds of potatoes (i.e. russett burbanks) at the market for that price, what was I thinking?!?
...*sigh*.
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Post by erdelt on Apr 9, 2009 13:04:41 GMT -8
Mr. Wagner; I have read bits and pieces of yours and others about TPS. I am very interested and would like to know more. Is there a good source for reading and learning?
I garden in South Texas and grow what we refer to as "Red" or "New" Potatoes, and just from seed potatoes. I have never seen a seed pod on any plants. Is that due to the variety or the fact that they are hybrids?
Are your TPS hybrids... that they won't be true to the next generation?
Is it possible to get TPS that could replace "seed potatoes"?
I know that is a lot, but I am very curious and have no resources. I appreciate all of your help in this area.
Paul
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Post by Tom Wagner on Apr 11, 2009 6:44:16 GMT -8
To Mostly Purple....Think about the potatoes you'll grow from that box of potatoes....with a little luck and hard work you should be able to produce about 150 lbs. or near 200 lbs of potatoes worth a lot more than those rather common russets.
I have some somewhat detailed information on TPS over at Tomatoville.com on the potato forum of which I have been the moderator for a few years.
TPS will not replace "seed potatoes" but it could be a viable way of getting first year seedling tubers that are free of virus, etc. I am, or rather have thought that it would make a great enterprise to sell tubers grown from seedlings.
The best TPS are indeed hybrids. Potatoes are natural outcrossers but some varieties self pretty well. The nice thing about potatoes is that they don't come true from seed....
The majority of potato varieties don't produce potato berries as a rule. I select and breed for that trait above all else.
Tom Wagner
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Post by erdelt on May 13, 2009 5:23:13 GMT -8
Mr. Wagner; First... I am sorry for your recent loss.
Where can I get TPS? Do you have or know of someone that has TPS for sell? I would like to get started with varieties that will produce seed, but that will grow well in my area... South Texas, can you recommend?
Thanks again for all your help!
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Post by erdelt on May 13, 2009 5:40:24 GMT -8
Mr. Wagner;
I was just asking about TPS, but after reading on this site, I would also like to know more about sampler packs. What varieties will do well in the south? Are they available now, or should I wait until spring?
Thanks again!
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Post by Tom Wagner on May 13, 2009 7:10:34 GMT -8
My cutoff date for potato tubers to be sent out as samplers is around the end of April. I could send out tubers for the south after my harvest in the Fall 2009, which due to my travels would be early November.
Tom
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atash
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Post by atash on May 18, 2009 20:22:31 GMT -8
Back after a long hiatus. Sorry to take so long to show up. Paternal duties.
Tom, everything is up except Pam Wagner. You might have to tease her about sleeping in late.
Best growers so far are Skagit Gold and Negro y Azul.
Contrary to what I said earlier, I sliced up all the potato starts that had multiple eyes. I was paranoid they might rot, but I let them cure for a day and dusted them with a bit of sulphur. None of them rotted.
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Post by earthnut on May 30, 2009 19:39:13 GMT -8
I just found out about TaterMater, but I would love to get this next year!
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atash
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Post by atash on May 31, 2009 6:32:11 GMT -8
Earthnut, you could have a look at a small planting of them in my yard. I'm in West Seattle.
They're doing great. Pam Wagner finally woke up. Every start took.
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