Author Topic: Raymond Blanc tastiest tomato test (Read 7189 times)

angle shades · « **on:** April 21, 2007, 20:34:05 »

does anyone know where I can obtain seed of this tom?

I think it was called Japanese Noire Truffle or did I dream it?

I've e- mailed Raymond but he probably thinks I'm crazy!

was on Gardeners World last night,

thanks / shades x

Jeannine · « **Reply #1 on:** April 21, 2007, 22:15:24 »

Shades was it Japanese Trifiel,I have seen that somewhere, I will find it for you XX Jeannine

Jeannine · « **Reply #2 on:** April 21, 2007, 22:18:44 »

Shades, Japanese Black Trifele,the size and shape of a Bartlett pear.Fruit is perfect,smooth and no cracks.The flavour is absolutely sublime having all the richness of fine chocolate.
Is this it, I ordered it but it was back ordered on me,supposed to be still coming though,I will send them an e mail XX Jeannine

Available from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds,Missouri. rareseeds.com

cambourne7 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 21, 2007, 22:42:32 »

this also comes up with seed fest when googling it DO NOT ORDER FROM THEM OR ANYONE CLAIMING TO BE ANIOLEKA SEEDS COMPANY you will not get your seeds

Marymary · « **Reply #4 on:** April 21, 2007, 22:45:58 »

I would like to try some next year - maybe with such publicity a UK supplier will have them. Was a bit worried that he really hated the Italian plum [can't remember its name - begins with M] so much cos I've got 12 plants cos i want to grow them for passata - didn't think it was meant to be eaten raw.

cambourne7 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 21, 2007, 22:51:56 »

yep, if its picked up at chealsea then thats a given.

Jeannine · « **Reply #6 on:** April 21, 2007, 23:06:39 »

I have just checked my order with Baker Creek, they were back ordered but there was a note attached to what they did send saying shipping would be delayed by 2 weeks maximum. I got the order on Wednsday so they should be here in less than the two weeks. I ordered half an ounce of seeds so will have loads.

Cambourne, Anioleka trade under 2 names, I am very aware of them by the way, they are not to be trusted.Louise is right do not buy from them, (I will go offline and find the second name and post it too.)
]Anioleka and Roguelands are the same company
Baker Creek,on the other hand which is rareseeds.com are considered in the top 10 in the US and are a super company, I buy a lot of seeds from them and they have never once proved a problem to me. I have dealt with them for 9 years.I would recommend them very very highly.

XX Jeannine

cambourne7 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 21, 2007, 23:27:03 »

...good tip i have bookmarked the recomendation.

i cant believe that seedfest are going back on ebay!!!

carolinej · « **Reply #8 on:** April 21, 2007, 23:37:16 »

Just looked on rareseeds.com. I had no idea there were so many varieties! How am I supposed to curb my seed obsession with such sites out there?

I'm just off to look up the number for seed collectors rehab......

cj :)

cambourne7 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 21, 2007, 23:49:33 »

you dont want to revisit this tread then

http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/joomla/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,91/topic,27402.0

so much choice!!

carolinej · « **Reply #10 on:** April 21, 2007, 23:57:00 »

I have to admit I have that catalogue. I have spent many an evening ooogling the long french beans and amazing varieties of lettuce. And is it healthy to have so many varieties of radish?!?

The only shame is the cost of postage. I am just going to look this year, and will treat myself to an order next spring. I can hardly wait!!!

It is also good to see pics of some of the seed varieties I have had from seed swaps, as they usually come without a packet.

cj :)

cambourne7 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 22, 2007, 00:02:47 »

yep i am the same ( not that i need more seeds ) but i am hoping that i can place one big order with other allotment holders :-)

Jeannine · « **Reply #12 on:** April 22, 2007, 00:36:29 »

Hi Caroline, Hi Cambourne.

Caroline.You are so lucky with the catalogue,I tried and couldn't get one.

Cambourne,If you ever want anything from rareseeds I order all the time and it is i shot postage. Let me know and I can include yours with mine.

XX Jeannine

cambourne7 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:17:31 »

DONT TEMPT ME ;)

Jeannine · « **Reply #14 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:25:48 »

Well you know truthfully, I have just the seeds as mentioned to come from Baker Creek and I doubt I will order again till the end of the year so you are quite safe for now. XX Jeannine

cambourne7 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:37:33 »

phew!! my husband and bank manager thank you!!

carolinej · « **Reply #16 on:** April 22, 2007, 08:17:53 »

Jeannine, if you like, when it comes to ordering time, could post you my catalogue, and if you want anything, we could order together.

Cambourne, you could always join in too if you wanted.

cj :)

Tora · « **Reply #17 on:** April 22, 2007, 09:20:13 »

I tried growing Janese Black Triffele last year but they died... This year I'm trying again. 3 out of 3 germinated and growing well. Somehow two of them are potato leaved and one is normal leaved. Is this normal?

If I have a success this year with them I will save seeds and offer them on Swap Shop. :)

What was the other tomatos Raymond liked?

angle shades · « **Reply #18 on:** April 22, 2007, 09:42:37 »

;D

thanks so much for your replies and help,

can I please be included in any ordering you do,Cam,Caroline and Jeannine?

at no 2 in the taste test was Marmande, 3rd was Yellow Brandywine,

Marymary, the plum was San Marzano,agreed you don't eat it raw, it makes good sauces :)

thanks for your detective work Jeannine! /shades x

Jeannine · « **Reply #19 on:** April 22, 2007, 10:45:42 »

Hi Shades, do you think we could still plant these seeds when they come, it is getting a bit late?
I was really surprised when I looked in my stash that I didn't have them as I have practically all the blacks,but then realised. If Baker Creek are true to their word they could evn be here next week as they may well be on their way. If not we will have had it as it usually takes about 3 weeks.I have e mailed them but they don't work weekends.

I was going to leave then till next year anyway but you have got me going now.

I do have two of the yellow brandwines here by the way, Yellow Brandywine and Yellow Brandywine Platfoot strain.

XX Jeannine

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