Here is a picture of my ‘carrot leaf’ Silvery Fir Tree tomato.
For comparison, here is a picture of a normal tomato branch:
Heirloom Gardening, Food and Other Thoughts
Heirloom Gardening, Food and Other Thoughts
Here is a picture of my ‘carrot leaf’ Silvery Fir Tree tomato.
For comparison, here is a picture of a normal tomato branch:
Thanks for sending the picture. I was curious what it looked like. I wonder what advantage that leaf style might have? Better air circulation? Does it have a wider drip line?
I have a brandywine with the classic potato leaf.
That’s a good question. I wonder if maybe it was just a chance mutation that caught the eye of a seed saving gardener. I’ll have to see if it grows differently because of the leaves.
I can’t think of any advantages the potato leaf would have either. It’s probably just one of those genes lying around because it’s related to the potato plant.
I tried this variety this year in Vemont and so far it is doing great. I chose the variety because it was determinate and most of the heirloom varieties I planted are indeterminate. Lots of tomatoes on the plants so far but none that are red yet.
So far mine are doing well too, but also no sign of getting ripe.
I have the same thing what could the leaf do
Hi Ali,
I’m not sure I completely understand your question. Carrot leaved tomatoes are maybe a little more resistant to high winds, and maybe some diseases. Mostly they are not much different from normal tomato leaves — they just look different.