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unidentified self-seeded tomato. Can I propagate it?

B3B3 Posts: 24,469
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A tomato plant turned up in a large container and has produced really good tomatoes. I have no idea what variety but they are medium-sized very shiny and have a firm, almost chewy texture. And parent would have been a supermarket named variety.
As I have little hope of identifying it, I  will try to save some seeds.
Two questions:
Do I sow the seeds fresh?
Is it possible to take cuttings?
Thanks.
In London. Keen but lazy.
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  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 33,732
    I'd do neither at this time of year. Save the seed and sow next spring
    Devon.
  • B3B3 Posts: 24,469
    Thanks @Hostafan1😊
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 82,757
    This may help
    https://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/grow-plants/how-to-save-tomato-seed/
    😊
    “I am not lost, for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost.” Winnie the Pooh







  • B3B3 Posts: 24,469
    Great. Thanks @Dovefromabove
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 82,757
    😊 
    “I am not lost, for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost.” Winnie the Pooh







  • B3B3 Posts: 24,469
    @Dovefromabove, on the link, they say 'ripe', but the tomatoes in the man's hand don't look fully ripe to me. Do you think I should wait until they're very red and squishy?
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 33,732
    I squished some tomatoes we'd bought in  a market in Greece and brought the seeds home and they came up pretty much as I remembered them.
    Devon.
  • B3B3 Posts: 24,469
    I'll let them get a bit more squishable before i bath them then.
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 50,268
    B3 said:
    I'll let them get a bit more squishable before i bath them then.
    Just don't add Radox [other bath foams/salts are available] - makes your salad a bit foamy....
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • B3B3 Posts: 24,469
    I do like a radox bath but I won't be sharing it😉
    In London. Keen but lazy.
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