Any new mainstays for your garden??

daylilydude · September 27, 2008

I have a few.

Spears Tennessee Green (thanks Jalirancher)

Summer Cider (thanks Spud)

Green Copia (thanks Andrey)

gssgarden · September 27, 2008

New Mainstays:
KBX - thanks Ami. Grown at my neighbors house since mine kicked it. Can't live without this one.

Ones I see going back into the garden for a few more years:
Tom's Yellow Wonder - One of the best 'New' tom's I've tasted. To me, it's in my Top 7...BUT...I have to beat the bugs and disease. Only had a few last year but Fusarium beat it to death!
1884 Purple - Ditto

Greg

jcmorse33 · September 27, 2008

Only my second year growing heirlooms and the first year where I really had enough variety to make comparisons and decide what I liked better. That said...

My new red "main crop" mainstay:
Red Brandywine (TGS "Landis Valley" RBW) - hugely productive, good taste, healthy plant.

At least one of the following will always be grown for my "fresh eating, non-tomato components optional" use:
Stump of the World (TGS) - moderate production; smooth, creamy texture; a little more "tang" than BWS
Brandywine, Suddeth's Strain (TGS) - moderate production, slightly lower in numbers but larger in size than SOW; smooth, creamy texture; more sweet, less tang than SOW

--Justin

**Dukerdawg** · September 27, 2008

Two new ones for me this year that were stand-outs were Dora and Marlowe Charleston. Both were exceptional and will be added to the already growing 'must grow' list. Marlowe Charleston was early, huge and great tasting. Dora was just a beautiful tomato and being a cross between Cherokee Purple and Brandywine Sudduth, the parentage is enough to know it will be a great tomato.

Duane

**carolyn137** · September 27, 2008

I'm not sure I'll grow the following every year b'c these days I concentrate on growing each year varieties new to all or most.

But here are some that I really did like a lot:

Orange Minsk, a huge orange beefsteak from Andrey

Indiana Red, not new but I loved it

Linnie's Oxheart, not new but I loved this one as well

Ceman, a pink elongated plum from Reinhard Kraft

Gianinni, a red fat plum from______have to look up my source

Ludmilla's Pink Heart, from Reinhard Kraft

Ludmilla's Red Plum, from Reinhard Kraft

Serdtse Buivola, large pink heart from Andrey

Moravsky Div, cute small red blocky plums with great taste, from Andrey

ContainerTed · September 27, 2008

Great choices above. My surprise this year was a Hybrid called Talladega. Small, but the taste reminded me of my Pappy's tomatoes when I was a kid. Cher Purple (RL) will return. But I'm looking forward to trying some of the ones I managed to get seed for this year. I've got some catching up to do. I've been wallowing in the Hybrid world for too many years. I guess many wake up later in life than others.

**tomatoaddict** · September 27, 2008

I had three that are a must grow for me now.
Fritz Ackermann...Loved it. Just wish I knew more about the history.
Marlowe Charleston. Can't say enough good things about it.
ditto everything duker said.
Champagne Cherry. I can't believe such a small cherry could pack such a punch. Early and very prolific.
From L-R: Champagne Cherry,Fritz Ackermann, FA sliced, Marlowe Charleston.

**carolyn137** · September 27, 2008

Fritz Ackermann...Loved it. Just wish I knew more about the history.

****

No history is known which is true of about 95% of the tomato varieties listed in the SSE Yearbook.We're lucky even to know the country or location within a country where a variety originated. To know more in terms of WHO the seeds originated with is really quite rare as I see it.

I got seeds from Bill Ellis of PA in 1991 and no history came with them. I first listed FA in the 1992 SSE Yearbook and more recently offered them at seed offers at GW and then subsequently here at TV which is the only place I'm now offering seeds when I have some to offer.

piegirl · September 27, 2008

Hungarian Heart has definitely earned a spot in future gardens. About gave up after she only produced 3 very large toms but mid season - kaboom - needs a very large heavy duty cage and will pump out at least 30 for the season - 1 lb to 1 1/2 lb of beautiful pink fruit. Still setting.

Martino's Roma will definitely return in better locations. The sauce is just devine. Probably will grow at least 6 maybe 8.

Piegirl

Tormato · September 29, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomatoaddict

I had three that are a must grow for me now.
Fritz Ackermann...Loved it. Just wish I knew more about the history.
Marlowe Charleston. Can't say enough good things about it.
ditto everything duker said.
Champagne Cherry. I can't believe such a small cherry could pack such a punch. Early and very prolific.
From L-R: Champagne Cherry,Fritz Ackermann, FA sliced, Marlowe Charleston.

Terry,

What kind of

Monkey A**ed slicing of Fritz Ackermann do you call that?

Gary

Tomstrees · September 29, 2008

Box Car Willie (finally have the real deal)

Black Cherry (oh my - they couldn't last a minute after being picked)

NAR X - (Brandywine x Neves Azroean Red - produced 100's of 1# fruit)

"Suzannes Urban Red" (working name-saved seed from hybrid; red productive plum)

~ Tom

Douglas14 · September 27, 2008

Sioux is a great candidate for a "workhorse" medium-sized red tomato. Very good taste and production IMO. I plan on growing at least a few plants of it next year.

**tomatoaddict** · September 29, 2008

Terry,

Quote:

What kind of

Monkey A**ed slicing of Fritz Ackermann do you call that?

Gary

Did that one just for you Gary. Knew you would find it very monkey A**ish. LOL.....

Earl · September 29, 2008

This one is a keeper. Best tasting I've come across lately.

“Gary O’Sena,” is an open pollinated cross between a Brandywine and a Cherokee Purple. Not only does it produce early, but its fruits are dark and rich with a sweet-acidic flavor. A pink-purple line derived from the 'Brandywine' X 'Cherokee Purple' cross. These wonderfully flavored, large, capable of more than 1 lb., fruits have the characteristics and qualities of Cherokee Purple on vigorous, indeterminate, potato leafed plants. Plants set well and produce rather early for such large sized fruits (70-75 days).

Little_Rhody · September 30, 2008

One of my favorites this year was Evan' purple pear (thanks Brad). The flavor was complex and sweet. It is still producing and it's the first teepee I head over to in the garden. I really like black cherry but I think this one tops it! I just love it and will be growing it from now on!

Other standouts for me this year were:

Orange Russian 117
Coustrulee
Kosovo
Yasha
Hungarian heart
Brandywine

September 27, 2008	#1
daylilydude Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Iuka, Mississippi Zone 7b Posts: 482	Any new mainstays for your garden?? I have a few. Spears Tennessee Green (thanks Jalirancher) Summer Cider (thanks Spud) Green Copia (thanks Andrey) __________________ Richard

September 27, 2008	#4
Dukerdawg Growing for Market Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westland, Michigan Posts: 861	Two new ones for me this year that were stand-outs were Dora and Marlowe Charleston. Both were exceptional and will be added to the already growing 'must grow' list. Marlowe Charleston was early, huge and great tasting. Dora was just a beautiful tomato and being a cross between Cherokee Purple and Brandywine Sudduth, the parentage is enough to know it will be a great tomato. Duane __________________ May I aspire to live my life so that I may be the man my dog thinks I am.

September 27, 2008	#5
carolyn137 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate NY, zone 4b/5a Posts: 21,169	I'm not sure I'll grow the following every year b'c these days I concentrate on growing each year varieties new to all or most. But here are some that I really did like a lot: Orange Minsk, a huge orange beefsteak from Andrey Indiana Red, not new but I loved it Linnie's Oxheart, not new but I loved this one as well Ceman, a pink elongated plum from Reinhard Kraft Gianinni, a red fat plum from______have to look up my source Ludmilla's Pink Heart, from Reinhard Kraft Ludmilla's Red Plum, from Reinhard Kraft Serdtse Buivola, large pink heart from Andrey Moravsky Div, cute small red blocky plums with great taste, from Andrey __________________ Carolyn

September 27, 2008	#6
ContainerTed Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: 6a - NE Tennessee Posts: 4,538	Great choices above. My surprise this year was a Hybrid called Talladega. Small, but the taste reminded me of my Pappy's tomatoes when I was a kid. Cher Purple (RL) will return. But I'm looking forward to trying some of the ones I managed to get seed for this year. I've got some catching up to do. I've been wallowing in the Hybrid world for too many years. I guess many wake up later in life than others. __________________ Ted ________________________ Owner & Sole Operator Of The Muddy Bucket Farm and Tomato Ranch

September 27, 2008	#8
carolyn137 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate NY, zone 4b/5a Posts: 21,169	Fritz Ackermann...Loved it. Just wish I knew more about the history. **** No history is known which is true of about 95% of the tomato varieties listed in the SSE Yearbook.We're lucky even to know the country or location within a country where a variety originated. To know more in terms of WHO the seeds originated with is really quite rare as I see it. I got seeds from Bill Ellis of PA in 1991 and no history came with them. I first listed FA in the 1992 SSE Yearbook and more recently offered them at seed offers at GW and then subsequently here at TV which is the only place I'm now offering seeds when I have some to offer. __________________ Carolyn

September 27, 2008	#2
gssgarden Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N.C. Posts: 1,827	New Mainstays: KBX - thanks Ami. Grown at my neighbors house since mine kicked it. Can't live without this one. Ones I see going back into the garden for a few more years: Tom's Yellow Wonder - One of the best 'New' tom's I've tasted. To me, it's in my Top 7...BUT...I have to beat the bugs and disease. Only had a few last year but Fusarium beat it to death! 1884 Purple - Ditto Greg

September 27, 2008	#3
jcmorse33 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central Virginia Posts: 242	Only my second year growing heirlooms and the first year where I really had enough variety to make comparisons and decide what I liked better. That said... My new red "main crop" mainstay: Red Brandywine (TGS "Landis Valley" RBW) - hugely productive, good taste, healthy plant. At least one of the following will always be grown for my "fresh eating, non-tomato components optional" use: Stump of the World (TGS) - moderate production; smooth, creamy texture; a little more "tang" than BWS Brandywine, Suddeth's Strain (TGS) - moderate production, slightly lower in numbers but larger in size than SOW; smooth, creamy texture; more sweet, less tang than SOW --Justin

September 27, 2008	#9
piegirl Tomatovillian™ Honoree Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 791	Hungarian Heart has definitely earned a spot in future gardens. About gave up after she only produced 3 very large toms but mid season - kaboom - needs a very large heavy duty cage and will pump out at least 30 for the season - 1 lb to 1 1/2 lb of beautiful pink fruit. Still setting. Martino's Roma will definitely return in better locations. The sauce is just devine. Probably will grow at least 6 maybe 8. Piegirl

September 29, 2008	#11
Tomstrees Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Bayshore Posts: 3,848	Box Car Willie (finally have the real deal) Black Cherry (oh my - they couldn't last a minute after being picked) NAR X - (Brandywine x Neves Azroean Red - produced 100's of 1# fruit) "Suzannes Urban Red" (working name-saved seed from hybrid; red productive plum) ~ Tom __________________ My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to see things from the plant's point of view. ~ H. Fred Ale

September 27, 2008	#12
Douglas14 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 602	Sioux is a great candidate for a "workhorse" medium-sized red tomato. Very good taste and production IMO. I plan on growing at least a few plants of it next year.

September 29, 2008	#14
Earl Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,278	This one is a keeper. Best tasting I've come across lately. “Gary O’Sena,” is an open pollinated cross between a Brandywine and a Cherokee Purple. Not only does it produce early, but its fruits are dark and rich with a sweet-acidic flavor. A pink-purple line derived from the 'Brandywine' X 'Cherokee Purple' cross. These wonderfully flavored, large, capable of more than 1 lb., fruits have the characteristics and qualities of Cherokee Purple on vigorous, indeterminate, potato leafed plants. Plants set well and produce rather early for such large sized fruits (70-75 days). __________________ "Seriously think about what you're about to do/say before you do it and the outcome will always be better." Earl

September 30, 2008	#15
Little_Rhody Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: RI Posts: 106	One of my favorites this year was Evan' purple pear (thanks Brad). The flavor was complex and sweet. It is still producing and it's the first teepee I head over to in the garden. I really like black cherry but I think this one tops it! I just love it and will be growing it from now on! Other standouts for me this year were: Orange Russian 117 Coustrulee Kosovo Yasha Hungarian heart Brandywine __________________ carolyn