What's Your Number One Favorite Tomato

Karma · October 24, 2016

Hi,

I am putting together my grow list for next year and wanted to get some input as to your favorite or top 5 (I know it's hard to pick just one). Let's take Sungold out of the equation since I know that is a top favorite for many. Also, if by chance the last few years if you tried some new varieties and what you thought.

I tried Dwarf Rosella purple again this year and Dwarf Emerald Green. I think they will get a spot every year. They waste no time getting tall and put their energy into fruit production. Both are delicious.

I tried Sunrise Bumblebee this year and thought it was excellent. Not as good as Sungold but it is very good and such a beauty to display.

Japanese Black Triffele I tried and everyone loved. Will grow again next year. Very productive too.

That's it folks.

Thanks!

kath · October 25, 2016

This season, Black Star.

kath

b54red · October 25, 2016

Almost every year it is a different variety. This year the best tasting was Cowlick's Brandywine. The hands down most productive was Indian Stripe PL because we had a very dry hot summer and it just does better in those conditions for me than any other variety. During a very wet and rainy summer it is one of the worst. Might be a good one to try in that California climate.

Bill

Gardeneer · October 25, 2016

Black From Tula was clear winner in my garden in 2016.
It was early, productive and very tasty.

zipcode · October 25, 2016

I have always said that there are many top tasting tomatoes. It's (much) more difficult reaching their potential.
This is why I believe people's list changes quite a bit every year. Weather will contribute partly but I think nutrition is key, and not at all easy to balance.
My favourite cherry tomato is Galina. Wish it wasn't so gosh darnoodley sensitive to basically everything.
As for bigger variety, still not quite set on one. Probably Crnkovic for being the most complete OP tomato that I have tried (a good blend of production, taste, shelf life, crack resistance, earliness). But BTDP is not too far behind (and probably a bit better tasting).

terrazoon · October 25, 2016

Black from Tula is hands down the best of the best of the best for me. I don't know why I bother with other varieties ...

TC_Manhattan · October 25, 2016

My new-to-me favorite this year was Lucky Cross... awesome!
Another was Aunt Gertie's Gold, which along with Brandywine Sudduth and OTV were definitely my top four.

Surprisingly, Brandywine Sudduth was first to ripen in my garden, followed closely by Aunt Gertie's Gold, and both of these are late-season varieties that beat out all the shorter mid-season ones. Go figure.

My favorite GWR goes to Cherokee Lime (thanks Marsha!). It beat out Malachite Box, Esmeralda Golosina, Emerald Green Giant and Green Zebra Cherry for me.

Cherokee Lime is a winner for sure. I like it more than original Cherokee Green. Not sure why the taste difference, but there is to me.

Am dying to try Cherokee Lime Stripes if I can find seeds...

Ricky Shaw · October 25, 2016

Crnkovic Yugoslavian: the king, #1, first prize, da bomb, top dog, primo

ginger2778 · October 25, 2016

Girl Girl's Weird Thing is my idea of a truly perfect tomato. So stunningly beautiful, a 9.8/10 for taste, crazy good production, and was the last plant still standing in my garden last season. BTW- nothing ever gets rated a perfect 10 by me for taste.

Cole_Robbie · October 25, 2016

If you like Lucky Cross and you grow dwarfs, Wherowkowhai is basically dwarf lucky cross. I think they taste identical, and I agree that taste is excellent.

For market growing, I have been trying to collect tomato varieties with appearances that are unusual, yet attractive, but still taste good enough that I want to eat them. Some of this year's winners in that continual contest were Sky Reacher, Lucinda, Zebra Rita, Black Vernissage, Yamali Yellow, and 100 Pudov

b54red · October 26, 2016

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Originally Posted by ginger2778

Girl Girl's Weird Thing is my idea of a truly perfect tomato. So stunningly beautiful, a 9.8/10 for taste, crazy good production, and was the last plant still standing in my garden last season. BTW- nothing ever gets rated a perfect 10 by me for taste.

Never heard of it. Tell me more about it please.

Bill

ginger2778 · October 26, 2016

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Originally Posted by b54red

Never heard of it. Tell me more about it please.

Bill

Its a green golden and red striped beefsteak, purple fleshed, really strong and robust healthy vine, gets to about 6' in my garden, RL, very productive, gorgeous, absolutely delicious. Bill, pm me if you would like some seeds to try her.

Waiting · October 27, 2016

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Originally Posted by ginger2778

Its a green golden and red striped beefsteak, purple fleshed, really strong and robust healthy vine, gets to about 6' in my garden, RL, very productive, gorgeous, absolutely delicious. Bill, pm me if you would like some seeds to try her.

Not attempting to horn in on your offer to Bill. Where does one buy seeds? I don't find any online sources.

gary

ginger2778 · October 27, 2016

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Originally Posted by Waiting

Not attempting to horn in on your offer to Bill. Where does one buy seeds? I don't find any online sources.

gary

Well if you can hold on until January, and if it performs as well as usual, I will have a seed offer as I do every January, and it will be there.
Or just put a request in the wanted forum. Or join the MMMM. I think Muddy Bucket Farms Seed might have them, not sure.
Yes, Ted is selling them.http://heritageseedmarket.com/index....y-bucket-farm/

oakley · October 27, 2016

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Originally Posted by ginger2778

Girl Girl's Weird Thing is my idea of a truly perfect tomato. So stunningly beautiful, a 9.8/10 for taste, crazy good production, and was the last plant still standing in my garden last season. BTW- nothing ever gets rated a perfect 10 by me for taste.

I do think we have some just standout tomatoes that do well in so varied climates.
Like SunGold. And so many mentioned above are just not good for me having grown them 3-5 years hoping for maybe a better year...

I have been growing 50+ varieties every year...and just can't help myself to start seedlings when i have the packet in hand. Every season we discuss at home to slow down varieties and just stick with the tried-and-true dozen goodies.

We plan to GirlGirl at least a dozen plants 2017 season to satisfy that beauty need. That leaves lots of room for other trials for a varied plate.

October 25, 2016	#4
Gardeneer Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NC - zone 8a - heat zone 7 Posts: 4,919	Black From Tula was clear winner in my garden in 2016. It was early, productive and very tasty. __________________ Gardeneer Happy Gardening !

October 24, 2016	#1
Karma Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 64	What's Your Number One Favorite Tomato Hi, I am putting together my grow list for next year and wanted to get some input as to your favorite or top 5 (I know it's hard to pick just one). Let's take Sungold out of the equation since I know that is a top favorite for many. Also, if by chance the last few years if you tried some new varieties and what you thought. I tried Dwarf Rosella purple again this year and Dwarf Emerald Green. I think they will get a spot every year. They waste no time getting tall and put their energy into fruit production. Both are delicious. I tried Sunrise Bumblebee this year and thought it was excellent. Not as good as Sungold but it is very good and such a beauty to display. Japanese Black Triffele I tried and everyone loved. Will grow again next year. Very productive too. That's it folks. Thanks!

October 25, 2016	#2
kath Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: zone 6b, PA Posts: 5,664	This season, Black Star. kath

October 25, 2016	#3
b54red Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,068	Almost every year it is a different variety. This year the best tasting was Cowlick's Brandywine. The hands down most productive was Indian Stripe PL because we had a very dry hot summer and it just does better in those conditions for me than any other variety. During a very wet and rainy summer it is one of the worst. Might be a good one to try in that California climate. Bill

October 25, 2016	#5
zipcode Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Romania/Germany , z 4-6 Posts: 1,582	I have always said that there are many top tasting tomatoes. It's (much) more difficult reaching their potential. This is why I believe people's list changes quite a bit every year. Weather will contribute partly but I think nutrition is key, and not at all easy to balance. My favourite cherry tomato is Galina. Wish it wasn't so gosh darnoodley sensitive to basically everything. As for bigger variety, still not quite set on one. Probably Crnkovic for being the most complete OP tomato that I have tried (a good blend of production, taste, shelf life, crack resistance, earliness). But BTDP is not too far behind (and probably a bit better tasting).

October 25, 2016	#6
terrazoon Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: California Posts: 9	Black from Tula is hands down the best of the best of the best for me. I don't know why I bother with other varieties ...

October 25, 2016	#7
TC_Manhattan Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 457	My new-to-me favorite this year was Lucky Cross... awesome! Another was Aunt Gertie's Gold, which along with Brandywine Sudduth and OTV were definitely my top four. Surprisingly, Brandywine Sudduth was first to ripen in my garden, followed closely by Aunt Gertie's Gold, and both of these are late-season varieties that beat out all the shorter mid-season ones. Go figure. My favorite GWR goes to Cherokee Lime (thanks Marsha!). It beat out Malachite Box, Esmeralda Golosina, Emerald Green Giant and Green Zebra Cherry for me. Cherokee Lime is a winner for sure. I like it more than original Cherokee Green. Not sure why the taste difference, but there is to me. Am dying to try Cherokee Lime Stripes if I can find seeds...

October 25, 2016	#8
Ricky Shaw Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Zone 6a Denver North Metro Posts: 1,910	Crnkovic Yugoslavian: the king, #1, first prize, da bomb, top dog, primo

October 25, 2016	#9
ginger2778 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Plantation, Florida zone 10 Posts: 9,283	Girl Girl's Weird Thing is my idea of a truly perfect tomato. So stunningly beautiful, a 9.8/10 for taste, crazy good production, and was the last plant still standing in my garden last season. BTW- nothing ever gets rated a perfect 10 by me for taste.

October 25, 2016	#10
Cole_Robbie Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Illinois, zone 6 Posts: 8,407	If you like Lucky Cross and you grow dwarfs, Wherowkowhai is basically dwarf lucky cross. I think they taste identical, and I agree that taste is excellent. For market growing, I have been trying to collect tomato varieties with appearances that are unusual, yet attractive, but still taste good enough that I want to eat them. Some of this year's winners in that continual contest were Sky Reacher, Lucinda, Zebra Rita, Black Vernissage, Yamali Yellow, and 100 Pudov