Mar 20, 2014Growers sought for tomato grafting project
Do you grow and sell tomatoes? If so, an Ohio State University/OARDC-based team hopes to hear from you soon.
The team has set up a project to help ensure that commercial, fresh-market tomato growers benefit as much as possible from their investments in grafted tomato plants. The team began this process nearly eight years ago. Now, they will focus on identifying tomato rootstock and scion varieties ideal for combining into grafted plants.
The first phase of this project is nearly complete and the second phase begins soon. Your assistance is requested for the on-farm testing portion. Grafted tomato plants will be available to growers free of charge on a first-come, first-serve basis. Shipments will begin April 1.
Growers may contact Matthew Kleinhenz directly (call 330-263-3810 or email [email protected]). Or, they may register and submit requests through the online form.
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