First pick of my winter season.

Alpinejs · December 16, 2011

I picked my first tomato today. It was a large Kosovo and will sit on the
counter for about four days. There are 8 more on the vine and several
on Marianna's Peace, 18 on Stupice, 1 on Suddath, Early Girl, Earl's Faux
and an expected steady stream till we leave in the middle of April.
Fortunately, the Santee farmer's market has had some heirlooms so we
haven't had to eat the produce dept. junk.

Speaking of........I bought Momotaro and Pineapple at the farmer's mkt. I
had never tasted Momotaro even though I have it growing. It is
fabulous and immediately made it into my top ten. I have grown Pineapple
twice with no luck and, forgot to mention above, I have five good sized ones
on the vine. However.com, I have heard critics say "too sweet for my
taste" and now I know what they mean. I am sure some folks would love
them, but if my own aren't more balanced, it is three strikes and out! I think
I will continue to use farmer's markets as another testing resource. For now,
I am very impatient for some maters on my Momotaro vines!!

tgplp · December 17, 2011

Congrats on the Kosovo and healthy plants! Have you grown Kosovo before? Did you like the taste? I am trying to figure out what to grow next year...

Alpinejs · December 17, 2011

Do I like the taste of Kosovo??? Like most, I have my "must grow" list which is over ten
varieties long The top five get the most plants each (3). They are Sudduth, Cherokee
Green, Kosovo, Marianna's Peace and Momotaro. They all taste super and have nice textures. As long as I garden, I will not be without these five. Here are some also rans:
Black Krim, Cherokee Purple, Prudens Purple, Cowlicks, Stump of the World and more.
Soon, the more important decision is what NOT to grow.

Now, the short answer. Yes, I grew Kosovo and DW and I both loved it! Even Carolyn
likes it. As to what to grow, I recommend all the above and underline Momotaro. I am
and will grow many that the board has raved about but I have not tasted yet and am
eager.

tgplp · December 19, 2011

Thanks Alpine! I've heard a lot of good things about Kosovo and a couple of the other varieties you mentioned. I need to find more garden space!!

Taryn

December 16, 2011	#1
Alpinejs Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Alpine, Calif. in winter. Sandpoint Lake, Ont. Canada summers Posts: 850	First pick of my winter season. I picked my first tomato today. It was a large Kosovo and will sit on the counter for about four days. There are 8 more on the vine and several on Marianna's Peace, 18 on Stupice, 1 on Suddath, Early Girl, Earl's Faux and an expected steady stream till we leave in the middle of April. Fortunately, the Santee farmer's market has had some heirlooms so we haven't had to eat the produce dept. junk. Speaking of........I bought Momotaro and Pineapple at the farmer's mkt. I had never tasted Momotaro even though I have it growing. It is fabulous and immediately made it into my top ten. I have grown Pineapple twice with no luck and, forgot to mention above, I have five good sized ones on the vine. However.com, I have heard critics say "too sweet for my taste" and now I know what they mean. I am sure some folks would love them, but if my own aren't more balanced, it is three strikes and out! I think I will continue to use farmer's markets as another testing resource. For now, I am very impatient for some maters on my Momotaro vines!!

December 17, 2011	#2
tgplp Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pacific North West, zone 8a Posts: 510	Congrats on the Kosovo and healthy plants! Have you grown Kosovo before? Did you like the taste? I am trying to figure out what to grow next year...

December 19, 2011	#4
tgplp Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pacific North West, zone 8a Posts: 510	Thanks Alpine! I've heard a lot of good things about Kosovo and a couple of the other varieties you mentioned. I need to find more garden space!! Taryn