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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: jo9919 on November 01, 2008, 18:21:40
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I have decided that next year I am going to grow mainly cherry sized tomatoes as they get eaten more than the normal sized ones.
I'm not keen on the beefsteak type tomatoes, so although I am growing mostly cherry sized ones, I am going to grow only one normal sized one. Therefore, the one that I am going to grow has to be 'quality'.
So, if you could grow only one normal sized tomato, which would it be?
I'm looking forward to the responses on this :D
Jo.
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tough one, this, but I love tigerella, lovely taste and so pretty ;D
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Arrrgh, no can do.
Love the cherry varieties, but also love the beefsteak and plum varieties.
valmarg
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I have grown what I would like to think are deliscious tomatoes i the past but am going to try this wonderful looking 'strawberry-shaped' variety next year:
http://www.thompson-morgan.com/seeds1/product/891/1.html
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Minefield - every variety is sweeter than sweet or your money back. And, of course, everything you grow is 'the best'? But flavour can vary from bland to brilliant even within a truss.
After growing Santa for many years, with some success, I found Moles' Rosada this year. I shall put in a dozen next year. Excellent.
Otherwise, we have found Nectar early, prolific & flavoursome. This was even after being hit severely, with others, by Mildew. Came out well in RHS trials some years back.
Oh, & here is Rosada.
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forgot about golden sunrise, early and prolific :)
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Gardeners Delight always deliver for me, and Santa too.
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So, if you could grow only one normal sized tomato, which would it be?
Black Russian-but if you don`t like your toms with a `complex` flavour then Nepal
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If I could only grow one variety it would have to be Aurora, early, good all rounder and true from seed. A second choice would be my Bulgarian plum tom even if it is not as blight resistant as I had hoped.
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yes, my trial succumbed to blight eventually, sorry for not getting back to you on that. Like Tigrella I would grow Tangella if you could find it, or RED PEACH, which has a furry skin... both HSL... ;D
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Tim - After looking at your pictures of the Rosada I think I may well grow that and as my new variety skip the Berry F1. The yields look so much more. ;)
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Caveat, KT!
The half truss is Nectar - can't find a proper photo of it. nThe 2nd is Rosada - nothing like so productive, but very solid - http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=42451.0;attach=22480;image
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So Tim, would you say the Nectar is better than the Rosada in terms of yields and reliability?
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Different kettle of fish, KT. Daughter really only likes mini-Plums. And they freeze better than Cherries. Certainly better than Santa - for which it is a replacement.
But Nectar's yield is better - as you can see from the half truss spared by the blight. And although many Sweet Million type Cherries have bigger trusses, Nectar's fruits are more substantial.
Reliability? My first year with Rosada.
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I grew both this year, Rosada for the first time (think I heard about it from you, Tim). The Rosada seemed to tough out the blight better than Nectar but Nectar was earlier yielding and had a heavier crop. I was also impressed by Rudolph - similar to Rosada but larger fruit. I think it's meant to replace Juliet.
I know I'm going to get into trouble for this :) but with regard to conventional tomatoes you can't go far wrong with Shirley F1. That and Fantasio F1 (new to me) will be my only conventional medium sized round red ones this year.
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I know I'm going to get into trouble for this but with regard to conventional tomatoes you can't go far wrong with Shirley F1.
;D ;D ;D-A money maker dressed in expensive clothes.
When we are all long past our sell by dates this debate will go on-there is no `best` tomato only those we like as individuals
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I know I'm going to get into trouble for this but with regard to conventional tomatoes you can't go far wrong with Shirley F1.
;D ;D ;D-A money maker dressed in expensive clothes.
:)
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yes, my trial succumbed to blight eventually, sorry for not getting back to you on that. Like Tigrella I would grow Tangella if you could find it, or RED PEACH, which has a furry skin... both HSL... ;D
Is that similar to 'Fuzzy'? I've just picked a few in the greenhouse, plants getting to be on their last legs now... :-\ Very pretty fruits though, and good taste.
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I found that tangella had a poor flavour and was prone to blight, even in a greenhouse. Not a patch on either of it's parents!
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Probably Deb... BTW I have arranged for a woman who does composting displays to come to the Open Days next year.. ;D
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Someone does composting displays! This I want to see! ;D
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Red Alert (bush) is tasty .
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I'm an expert compost maker. How much do I get to demonstrate the Moriati method?
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Sorry Eristic... that one's lost on me..... ???
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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
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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... :-\
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As WRAP is government funded I think we tax payers do pay her wages - but I'm sure she's worth it .....
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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.
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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.
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hi all probably disagree with some, what about the good old standby like moneymaker and of course shirley, take some beating for flavour. ::) ::) ::)
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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
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Thanks everyone. There's plenty of idea's there for me.
Jo.
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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I always grow sungold, find it produces loads of fruit right thru the season. Am trying 100's&1000's this year
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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 :)
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Anyone else? 1204 people have looked, surely there must be some other idea's?
Jo.
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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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I haven't had much experience with tomato varieties, and look forward to experimenting
more next year A great selection here for me to choose from -- brill ;D
A bit of ' shock horror ' I expect, as I bought some Piccolo toms on the vine [ good old Coop
yellow ticket ] -- almost cherry size and the flavour and sweetness were terrific !
Have kept some by to save the seeds in the way I was taught on A4A :-*
Thanks for that,
floss xxx