Brandywine Sudduth vs. Marianna's Peace Head to head

where_with_all · September 13, 2006

Results are in!!!! Multiple taste tests

I had several taste tests among family friends and coworkers. (over 30 people in all) I asked people to rank them 1 through 4.

Brandywine sudduth vs. MP vs. Momotaro vs. Stump of the world.

Momotaro is the best yielding tomato I ever grew. However-- it just doesn't compare in taste to the brandywine or marianna's peace.

Stump of the world- more acid less sweet.

In all my taste tests, momo and Stump were always on the bottom of the list. All 3's and 4's.

Brandywine: Had the most #1's-
Marianna: Most #2's

Corresponds well to my taste buds too. Brandywine beats Marianna in taste.

I love Marianna. It was my best tomato last year and until I got a ripe brandywine, it was my best tomato this year. But I have to say the brandywine is better. Not by a lot, but better. Sweeter with just the right balance of acid. Incredible.

I still have some of the Parsimmons that I have not tried yet. I am not expecting much on that one. But it looks like I am one of the lucky souls that can grow both with good yields. (Brandywine yield was slightly better than Marianna yield).

The one negative about brandywine- it took forever to ripen. I did not get a ripe tomato until last week. Something I will have to work on to improve for next year.

Anyway, I don't know how this compares to other reports, But I will say I am converted. Not enough difference in taste between these tomatoes to grow more than one. Until I find a new love, I will always find a place in my garden for Brandywine sudduth. Looks like my marrianna will have to be relegated to a back up tomato, and only if I have room in the garden!

Fert1 · September 14, 2006

I would agree that Brandywine tastes better, but here in my climate, Marianna's Peace is much more productive. One year I got exactly one tomato off a BW. While it was good, it just wasn't worth the effort for one tomato. MP always bears very heavily for me. I think there are better tasting varieties, but MP is a very good tomato and reliable in our climate.

Mantis · September 14, 2006

I am going to try something similar as I have Stump, Aunt Ginny, German Head, New Big Dwarf, Soldacki and Gregoris Altai in the greenhouse with Brandywine. Two of them I had also last season but they all came in at once and I was overwelmed. I think I will set up a taste test at one of the schools I go to as there are a few tomato lovers there. Would make a super morning tea me thinks. I still have 3 months to plan

September 13, 2006	#1
where_with_all Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 152	Brandywine Sudduth vs. Marianna's Peace Head to head Results are in!!!! Multiple taste tests I had several taste tests among family friends and coworkers. (over 30 people in all) I asked people to rank them 1 through 4. Brandywine sudduth vs. MP vs. Momotaro vs. Stump of the world. Momotaro is the best yielding tomato I ever grew. However-- it just doesn't compare in taste to the brandywine or marianna's peace. Stump of the world- more acid less sweet. In all my taste tests, momo and Stump were always on the bottom of the list. All 3's and 4's. Brandywine: Had the most #1's- Marianna: Most #2's Corresponds well to my taste buds too. Brandywine beats Marianna in taste. I love Marianna. It was my best tomato last year and until I got a ripe brandywine, it was my best tomato this year. But I have to say the brandywine is better. Not by a lot, but better. Sweeter with just the right balance of acid. Incredible. I still have some of the Parsimmons that I have not tried yet. I am not expecting much on that one. But it looks like I am one of the lucky souls that can grow both with good yields. (Brandywine yield was slightly better than Marianna yield). The one negative about brandywine- it took forever to ripen. I did not get a ripe tomato until last week. Something I will have to work on to improve for next year. Anyway, I don't know how this compares to other reports, But I will say I am converted. Not enough difference in taste between these tomatoes to grow more than one. Until I find a new love, I will always find a place in my garden for Brandywine sudduth. Looks like my marrianna will have to be relegated to a back up tomato, and only if I have room in the garden! __________________ Where With All on Long Island

September 14, 2006	#2
Fert1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Upstate SC, Zone 7 Posts: 543	I would agree that Brandywine tastes better, but here in my climate, Marianna's Peace is much more productive. One year I got exactly one tomato off a BW. While it was good, it just wasn't worth the effort for one tomato. MP always bears very heavily for me. I think there are better tasting varieties, but MP is a very good tomato and reliable in our climate. __________________ Holly

September 14, 2006	#3
Mantis Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 1,241	I am going to try something similar as I have Stump, Aunt Ginny, German Head, New Big Dwarf, Soldacki and Gregoris Altai in the greenhouse with Brandywine. Two of them I had also last season but they all came in at once and I was overwelmed. I think I will set up a taste test at one of the schools I go to as there are a few tomato lovers there. Would make a super morning tea me thinks. I still have 3 months to plan