Brandywine From Croatia - - Now We're Talking! (pics)

rnewste · August 29, 2011

You may remember my post of 3 weeks ago where I sampled the first ripe Brandywine from Croatia. Frankly, it was a little "mild" - - and I rationalized this as being typical of a first ripe fruit, as well as it having grown on the North side of the plant without any sunshine on it.

Now, I am in these tomatoes, big time:

I've never seen a Brandywine as prolific as this variety is:

Multiple clusters of very large fruit:

This one looked ready for the sample plate, weighing in at just under a pound:

....and moments later:

The taste has improved significantly over the past 3 weeks. Taste is most comparable to my Stump Of The World. But the Brandywine from Croatia plant is 5 times as productive. Remember, this is a Pink, so the flavor is not as "sharp" as a Red Brandywine variety - - but very enjoyable. Will definitely grow these again next year.

Raybo

Mark0820 · August 29, 2011

Wow! Look at all of those tomatoes. I'm glad to hear the flavor has improved. Very nicely done.

JaneMartin · August 29, 2011

This IS impressive. I need to put the name down to order for next year grow. Thanks

rnewste · August 29, 2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaneMartin

This IS impressive. I need to put the name down to order for next year grow. Thanks

Jane,

I'll be doing a general seed offer of these, exclusively for Tomatoville members, later in September. Just watch for the Thread posting in about a month.

Raybo

JaneMartin · August 29, 2011

Thank You!
I always looking for your posts just to see your pictures of whatever you are planting. Thanks again

salix · August 29, 2011

Ray, you read my mind (and probably lots of other's) as I was going to ask you to "save seeds"!!

Timbotide · August 30, 2011

Ray, Those tomatoes are impressive? You sure can grow some nice ones.

Dewayne mater · August 31, 2011

Wowza they are impressive. What a deep red that is...almost some purple tinges. Wonder how they'll do in heat?

rnewste · August 31, 2011

Dewayne,

The "problem" I envision with this Variety in Texas, is the relatively long Days To Maturity. In your short growing Season(s), I would be concerned that you would get into extreme heat before they ripen.

In any event, I'll be happy to send out these seeds to anyone so that they can give it a go in their own area.

Raybo

Timbotide · August 31, 2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnewste

Dewayne,

The "problem" I envision with this Variety in Texas, is the relatively long Days To Maturity. In your short growing Season(s), I would be concerned that you would get into extreme heat before they ripen.

In any event, I'll be happy to send out these seeds to anyone so that they can give it a go in their own area.

Raybo

Raybo,
When can we send you an SASE??

Sun City Linda · August 31, 2011

You done good Raybo!

Will be waiting for Septemeber seed offer! LInda

rnewste · August 31, 2011

Timbo,

No SASE will be necessary. I don't believe in wasting Postage. I'll be putting out the offer in late September - but just for Tomatoville Members only. Stay tuned.....

Raybo

matereater · August 31, 2011

Ray, I'm currently growing your Goose Creek which has been one of the most productive in the garden this year. I look forward to trying your Brandywine as well.

Keep up the good work !!!!

Ispahan · August 31, 2011

Hi Raybo,

Beautiful plants! What is the average size of these fruits? Is the 15.5 oz. one in your picture above typical, or do they run smaller or larger? I am amazed at the productivity of these plants.

greyghost · August 31, 2011

Very beautiful fruits-that's an amazing fruit set!! I'm glad to hear the taste improved and that it's a keeper! Darlene

August 29, 2011	#1
rnewste Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 4,064	Brandywine From Croatia - - Now We're Talking! (pics) You may remember my post of 3 weeks ago where I sampled the first ripe Brandywine from Croatia. Frankly, it was a little "mild" - - and I rationalized this as being typical of a first ripe fruit, as well as it having grown on the North side of the plant without any sunshine on it. Now, I am in these tomatoes, big time: I've never seen a Brandywine as prolific as this variety is: Multiple clusters of very large fruit: This one looked ready for the sample plate, weighing in at just under a pound: ....and moments later: The taste has improved significantly over the past 3 weeks. Taste is most comparable to my Stump Of The World. But the Brandywine from Croatia plant is 5 times as productive. Remember, this is a Pink, so the flavor is not as "sharp" as a Red Brandywine variety - - but very enjoyable. Will definitely grow these again next year. Raybo

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matereater Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S.E. Michigan (Livonia) Posts: 1,264	Ray, I'm currently growing your Goose Creek which has been one of the most productive in the garden this year. I look forward to trying your Brandywine as well. Keep up the good work !!!! __________________ Steve Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult

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Mark0820 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 907	Wow! Look at all of those tomatoes. I'm glad to hear the flavor has improved. Very nicely done.

August 29, 2011	#3
JaneMartin Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2011 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 23	This IS impressive. I need to put the name down to order for next year grow. Thanks

August 29, 2011	#6
salix Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: north central B.C. Posts: 2,310	Ray, you read my mind (and probably lots of other's) as I was going to ask you to "save seeds"!!

August 30, 2011	#7
Timbotide Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northport Alabama Posts: 304	Ray, Those tomatoes are impressive? You sure can grow some nice ones.

August 31, 2011	#8
Dewayne mater Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,212	Wowza they are impressive. What a deep red that is...almost some purple tinges. Wonder how they'll do in heat?

August 31, 2011	#11
Sun City Linda Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal Inland Posts: 2,705	You done good Raybo! Will be waiting for Septemeber seed offer! LInda

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Ispahan Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 46	Hi Raybo, Beautiful plants! What is the average size of these fruits? Is the 15.5 oz. one in your picture above typical, or do they run smaller or larger? I am amazed at the productivity of these plants.

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greyghost Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: southeastern PA Posts: 760	Very beautiful fruits-that's an amazing fruit set!! I'm glad to hear the taste improved and that it's a keeper! Darlene