tomatoes which do not grow in bunches

Started by campanula, March 11, 2018, 14:51:16

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campanula

With vast apologies for only posting when I have an urgent question (at least I know where to come), I am really keen to grow cherry tomatoes which grow in a neat paired truss of opposite placed fruits...rather than a bunch. I find picking ripe tomatoes out of a cluster to be infuriating as my clumsy fingers almost invariably pull unripe ones off the stalk in my pursuit of the riper ones. I grow about 60 plants as I make a lot of ketchup and passata so I am always in a bit of a rush.

Anyway, I had high hopes for Chadwick Cherry last year but they turned out to be bunching types while Sungold, which does grow in paired vines, is really far too thin-skinned for my needs. Any suggestions.

campanula


Pescador

I've always used Sungold for passata and Tomato and Chill sauce which sells really well.
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johhnyco15

tomberry is one of my favorites
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pumkinlover

I was thinking of Gardeners delight too

BarriedaleNick

Garnet may suit you.
A little darker than most but a nice spread of fruit.
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campanula

Cheers, Folks,
Yep, GD and Sungold were my obvious thoughts too...but GD grows to Amazon proportions and Sungold has real issues with splitting (I garden in semi-arid East Anglia) so any supplemental water causes immediate bursting out of their skins.
Garnet looks very promising indeed...and I particularly like the spread of fruit for easier picking. Seeds from where?

BarriedaleNick

#7
Suttons

Although I think I got mine from T&M

Edit - the ever brilliant Nickys Nursery has them and cheaper!
Moved to Portugal - ain't going back!

johhnyco15

johhnyc015  may the plot be with you

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