"Mythbuster's Challenge" Tomatoville-style - Odoriko vs. Momotaro

rnewste · July 23, 2012

This year, I grew both F1 Hybrid Momotaro, as well as the F1 Odoriko. Both are top sellers in Japan with the Odoriko reported to grow out a bit larger:

The Momotaro plant is on the left, Odoriko on the right:

Some of the Momotaro:

In visually comparing the two, they appear very similar except for their overall size:

(Momotaro on the left)

The Momotaro are averaging about 4 ounces, while Odoriko are clocking in at about 6.5 ounces:

Odoriko is more of the small beefsteak which is the size I prefer on a BLT:

From a taste perspective, Odoriko was less sweet versus Momotaro. That, plus about equal fruit production per plant, but with about a 30% increase in size would steer me to growing Odoriko, if I had only one planting hole left. Of course, BOTH Momotaro and Odoriko will return next Season in the same EarthTainer.

Raybo

July 23, 2012	#1
rnewste Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 4,064	"Mythbuster's Challenge" Tomatoville-style - Odoriko vs. Momotaro This year, I grew both F1 Hybrid Momotaro, as well as the F1 Odoriko. Both are top sellers in Japan with the Odoriko reported to grow out a bit larger: The Momotaro plant is on the left, Odoriko on the right: Some of the Momotaro: In visually comparing the two, they appear very similar except for their overall size: (Momotaro on the left) The Momotaro are averaging about 4 ounces, while Odoriko are clocking in at about 6.5 ounces: Odoriko is more of the small beefsteak which is the size I prefer on a BLT: From a taste perspective, Odoriko was less sweet versus Momotaro. That, plus about equal fruit production per plant, but with about a 30% increase in size would steer me to growing Odoriko, if I had only one planting hole left. Of course, BOTH Momotaro and Odoriko will return next Season in the same EarthTainer. Raybo