Opinions on Juliet

[Tomatovator]

On another site this variety is really getting a lot of bad press for thick skin and no flavor. Any other opinions here? I put one in but have time to replace it if it is really that bad.

[shelleybean]

I grew this years ago, when it was new and I still grew hybrids. It was one of the largest plants I've ever grown and one of the most productive. I don't think even one of those tomatoes cracked either. Those are the positive things I have to say about Juliet. Yes, the skin is quite thick, and flavor is lacking. I gave millions of them away and dried most of what I kept. I only grew it once because it wasn't a favorite of mine. Hope that helps.

[remy]

I grew this a long time ago also. I do remember the very thick skins. I don't remember the flavor. It must not of been awful, but not really good either. I know I didn't want to grow it again.
Remy

[Linda10]

I found Juliet extremely productive, no blemishes, and pretty. Too bad I'll never grow it again because it was also completely bland and tough skinned. BUT...I'm glad I grew it myself so that I know for sure how it fared with my own tastes and not always wondered about others opinions, so since you already have it, go for it...it's the only way to be positive for yourself.

[roper2008]

I have never grown it, but have heard that a sweetness comes out when it's
cooked. Fresh, not much flavor.

[rxkeith]

i may be in the minority here. i grew juliet a couple times and thought it was ok. yeah, the texture was on the firm side, crunchy you could say,but i thought the flavor was decent. it was on the sweet side if i remember correctly. it did well in the cool U.P. of mi
there are lots of other tomatoes that i like better, but i would say its worth trying once.


keith

[Granite26]

Originally Posted by roper2008

I have never grown it, but have heard that a sweetness comes out when it's
cooked.

Maybe there is something to that. I always grow a bunch of these as they are one of my most requested by friends and even customers when I sold last year. They were all buying to make sauce. Yes the skin is thick but a quick hot water bath and cut an end off and the whole skin slips right off. I heard many did this and made salsa as well.
Heavy producer for sure!

[Tomatovator]

Thanks for all the input. I pulled it and replaced it with a German Johnson. The one thing we don't like on any tomato is tough skins. Thanks again.

[pete]

I think big daddy jim commented that they are good for batting practice, so I think German Johnson will taste much better!!!

[Fert1]

I tried Juliet at a tomato tasting and was pleasantly surprised. I had heard all the negative things about it, but the ones at the tasting were pretty good. It was definitley not the highlight of the tomato tasting, but it wasn't bad. It was rather firm, almost crunchy, with a texture similar to the hard things from the grocery store. The flavor was okay though.

I'm not having a really great year with my tomatoes. The Juliets are doing great however. We had a few with dinner. I tossed a few to the dog who also appreciates them. I may not have any really great tomatoes this year, but the Juliets taste pretty good and I am happy with them.

Ted

[Qweniden]

Of all the plants Im growing in 5 gallon buckets the Juliet looks the healthiest and its a pertty fast grower.

Last year, I rinsed them under cold water, tossed them into a zip lock bag and placed them in the freezer. During the winter, if a recipe called for tomatoes or tomato sauce; I would toss a handful of the frozen juliets into the dish while it was cooking. Worked great and no one ever complained about a tough skin or seeds.

Ted