Author Topic: Tomato Idea's Please (Read 6060 times)

Deb P · « **Reply #20 on:** November 05, 2008, 12:37:33 »

Someone does composting displays! This I want to see! ;D

markfield rover · « **Reply #21 on:** November 05, 2008, 13:27:40 »

Red Alert (bush) is tasty .

Eristic · « **Reply #22 on:** November 05, 2008, 18:06:10 »

I'm an expert compost maker. How much do I get to demonstrate the Moriati method?

saddad · « **Reply #23 on:** November 05, 2008, 19:37:51 »

Sorry Eristic... that one's lost on me..... ???

Eristic · « **Reply #24 on:** November 05, 2008, 20:04:18 »

I thought someone was earning a living going round the country demonstrating compost making.

I'm an opportunist always looking for a fast buck. ;D

saddad · « **Reply #25 on:** November 06, 2008, 07:59:30 »

She does, works for WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) www.wrap.org.uk don't know who pays her wages but we don't... :-\

Barnowl · « **Reply #26 on:** November 06, 2008, 11:01:49 »

As WRAP is government funded I think we tax payers do pay her wages - but I'm sure she's worth it .....

euronerd · « **Reply #27 on:** November 06, 2008, 15:44:26 »

Back to toms for a minute ;D urbikany does very well for me. Yields are very good but they can be an odd shape. This year I picked a load while they were still green and I'm still eating them now as they ripen. Mine came from Realseeds. Tigerella would be my second choice, but you said one, didn't you?

Geoff.

Barnowl · « **Reply #28 on:** November 06, 2008, 15:51:25 »

It does have a serious sprawling habit and the taste isn't the best but Urbikany have been an early and steady producer throughout the season for me for the last two years.

torquil · « **Reply #29 on:** November 06, 2008, 16:42:13 »

hi all probably disagree with some, what about the good old standby like moneymaker and of course shirley, take some beating for flavour. ::) ::) ::)

cleo · « **Reply #30 on:** November 06, 2008, 17:24:46 »

what about the good old standby like moneymaker and of course shirley, take some beating for flavour.

I agree-beat them with a mallet at least ;D

jo9919 · « **Reply #31 on:** November 17, 2008, 21:10:51 »

Thanks everyone. There's plenty of idea's there for me.

Jo.

Melbourne12 · « **Reply #32 on:** November 18, 2008, 19:20:55 »

I'm torn between Tigerella and its parent Ailsa Craig.

I think on balance I'd choose Tigerella. Not quite such a good flavour as AC for my taste, but heavier cropping and more reliable.

dc2 · « **Reply #33 on:** November 19, 2008, 15:14:05 »

For an easy to look after tom and tasty don,t think you can beat tumbler .
I only know one place that stocks them now though , google Nickys seeds .
when big enough stick them in a hanging basket feed and water , thats it .

northener · « **Reply #34 on:** November 19, 2008, 16:23:12 »

Golden Sunrise for me closely followed by Tigerella, i love the Tigerella taste but find the skin a bit tough. Going to try a new one this year so watching this thread.

jo9919 · « **Reply #35 on:** November 19, 2008, 16:42:42 »

There's so many replies saying Tigerella.

Actually this is one of the tomatoes which I have grown for the last couple of years, but like Northener I find the skin a little tough, and Melbourne12 also mentions Ailsa Craig, but I find the same with this too.

Any recommendations for a tomato with a thin skin?

Jo.

portsmouth30 · « **Reply #36 on:** November 19, 2008, 16:48:03 »

I always grow sungold, find it produces loads of fruit right thru the season. Am trying 100's&1000's this year

dc2 · « **Reply #37 on:** November 19, 2008, 16:57:36 »

Quote from: portsmouth30 on November 19, 2008, 16:48:03

I always grow sungold, find it produces loads of fruit right thru the season. Am trying 100's&1000's this year

I tried these this year and would only say try it if you like really thick skinned and tasteless toms [ worst small tom I have tried ]
For small toms I have not found one better than tumberler
from Nick's seeds :)

jo9919 · « **Reply #38 on:** November 23, 2008, 22:01:46 »

Anyone else? 1204 people have looked, surely there must be some other idea's?

Jo.

thegreatgardener · « **Reply #39 on:** November 24, 2008, 04:15:34 »

Sorry, I have not posted my suggestions yet; because I was waiting for usual boring junk varieties to be suggested, before posting my suggestions.
The only exception posted so far is sungold.

If you want the best I Suggest you pick from one from this list below:
In no particular order of greatness:
Delicious,Rutgers, big beef,porterhouse ,Big Zac, supersteak,beefsteak,
bullsheart, and Brandywine Sudduth.

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