Making final decisions

valereee · May 8, 2006

Well, I'm down to the final decision.

Definites:

Kimberly
Baker's Family Heirloom
Ixmiquilpan Wild
Guido
Red Penna
Roma Rio Grande

Almost certainly:

Omar's Lebanese
Cherokee Purple
Wes
Sungold
Noir de Crimee

Other possibilities:

Sophie's Choice
Persimmon
Matt's Wild
Matina
Ceylon
Lillian's Yellow Heirloom

I want to make sure I have all my bases covered -- early, late, cherry, beefsteak, paste. Other than that, taste is the only real consideration for me -- I'm the only tomato eater in my family, so production is barely even an issue though of course I'd like to get a few tomatoes from anything I do plant.

More of an issue is just taking care of the plants I do put in. I had nine plants last year and managed to mostly keep up with their care. I have only one of each variety, but all look basically healthy.

Advice welcome!

Val

bonekittyslug · May 8, 2006

For me, if Cherokee Purple was anywhere nearby, my hand would automatically put it in. I would not be able to stop it!

jermen · May 8, 2006

for me...i must have cherokee purple, and sungold every year.

jeri

May 8, 2006	#1
valereee Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 6a SW Ohio Posts: 135	Making final decisions Well, I'm down to the final decision. Definites: Kimberly Baker's Family Heirloom Ixmiquilpan Wild Guido Red Penna Roma Rio Grande Almost certainly: Omar's Lebanese Cherokee Purple Wes Sungold Noir de Crimee Other possibilities: Sophie's Choice Persimmon Matt's Wild Matina Ceylon Lillian's Yellow Heirloom I want to make sure I have all my bases covered -- early, late, cherry, beefsteak, paste. Other than that, taste is the only real consideration for me -- I'm the only tomato eater in my family, so production is barely even an issue though of course I'd like to get a few tomatoes from anything I do plant. More of an issue is just taking care of the plants I do put in. I had nine plants last year and managed to mostly keep up with their care. I have only one of each variety, but all look basically healthy. Advice welcome! Val

May 8, 2006	#2
bonekittyslug Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SW VA Zone 6b-7a Posts: 176	For me, if Cherokee Purple was anywhere nearby, my hand would automatically put it in. I would not be able to stop it! __________________ More Harvest, Mark The life of a cat...Sleep 'til you're hungry...Eat 'til you're tired! Spay or neuter your best friend!!

May 8, 2006	#3
jermen Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: texas Posts: 100	for me...i must have cherokee purple, and sungold every year. jeri