On Sun, 14 Mar 2021 09:40:32 -0400, songbird >
wrote:

>jmcquown wrote:
>...
>> The OP did say he "saved quite a few bell pepper and tomato seeds". I
>> suspect he's starting off with seeds from what he grew in containers
>> last year... at least, that is how I interpreted it when he mentioned
>> containers. Whatever they were, they were good enough for him to save
>> the seeds and want to grow them again. Just sayin'
>
> that doesn't mean they will return as that same type of
>tomato if he plants those seeds.
>
> if they were a hybrid tomato he could have quite a bit
>of difference from what was grown the previous season.
>
> if they were a heirloom tomato or some other variety
>that was not a hybrid he'd have a better chance of
>getting the same type of tomato back, but not a guarantee
>since open pollenated plants can be fertilized from any
>other pollen sources in that area.
>
>
> songbird


I have, over the years, either created or reverted to some pretty
distinct tomatoes. I save seeds from the tastiest and most durable. I
add in some additionals every year, and I realize you do a lot of your
growing for canning, but I think of it all as summer's gifts for
nibbling and the opportunity to give garden bounty away to friends.

I try to make every year offer up some surprises.