Back again, but will grow only one variety this year.

mensplace · January 24, 2012

After two years I am back to walking without my left leg dragging behind. The garden will be sizably smaller, but I still want a decent and continual harvest. My efforts of a few years ago gave me a great appreciation of SO many novel heirlooms. However, this year the approach will be to select ONE variety and stagger the planting with a few weeks between each and a maximum of 20 plants.
With much of my memory lost, I just cannot recall what was the most prolific and consistent bearer over an extended time.

My preference is for a slicing variety of roughly 1/2 pound or about 4 to five inches across. Remember, this is the south so heat and disease resistance are important...realizing that there will be a lull in JULY and August. Prefer an indeterminate that will keep on growing and bearing, while shading to prevent sun-scald. Flavor means high acid and sugar. Color preference...deep red and round around the circumference. Not a huge beefsteak or mealy flesh, but plenty of drip down your arm factor.

Your recommendation for the best of the best to meet these criterion? Remember, I'm seeking that one variety!

HOPE ALL ARE WELL!

January 24, 2012	#1
mensplace Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,013	Back again, but will grow only one variety this year. After two years I am back to walking without my left leg dragging behind. The garden will be sizably smaller, but I still want a decent and continual harvest. My efforts of a few years ago gave me a great appreciation of SO many novel heirlooms. However, this year the approach will be to select ONE variety and stagger the planting with a few weeks between each and a maximum of 20 plants. With much of my memory lost, I just cannot recall what was the most prolific and consistent bearer over an extended time. My preference is for a slicing variety of roughly 1/2 pound or about 4 to five inches across. Remember, this is the south so heat and disease resistance are important...realizing that there will be a lull in JULY and August. Prefer an indeterminate that will keep on growing and bearing, while shading to prevent sun-scald. Flavor means high acid and sugar. Color preference...deep red and round around the circumference. Not a huge beefsteak or mealy flesh, but plenty of drip down your arm factor. Your recommendation for the best of the best to meet these criterion? Remember, I'm seeking that one variety! HOPE ALL ARE WELL!