determinate varieties for tomato vinegar

ukulele01 · October 21, 2016

Hi folks. I am starting a small business making artisanal vinegar, including tomato vinegar. I live in a rather cool, somewhat rainy area (New Brunswick, Canada). I want to grow my own tomatoes for this. In the past I have always grown indeterminate varieties, but for this purpose I need varieties that ripen at the same time. I am not very knowledgeable about determinant varieties and am looking for some suggestions for varieties. Criteria:

1. determinate with similar DTM, but <80 days
2. compact plant size (I will be growing most in raised beds)
3. Zone 5
4. productive
5. red (preferably)

I think a blend is probably best, of something like three varieties. I have my eye on Mannitoba, Scotia, and Sophie's Choice. I was thinking maybe a cherry variety would be good too, for sweetness.

Thanks in advance.

October 21, 2016	#1
ukulele01 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 12	determinate varieties for tomato vinegar Hi folks. I am starting a small business making artisanal vinegar, including tomato vinegar. I live in a rather cool, somewhat rainy area (New Brunswick, Canada). I want to grow my own tomatoes for this. In the past I have always grown indeterminate varieties, but for this purpose I need varieties that ripen at the same time. I am not very knowledgeable about determinant varieties and am looking for some suggestions for varieties. Criteria: 1. determinate with similar DTM, but <80 days 2. compact plant size (I will be growing most in raised beds) 3. Zone 5 4. productive 5. red (preferably) I think a blend is probably best, of something like three varieties. I have my eye on Mannitoba, Scotia, and Sophie's Choice. I was thinking maybe a cherry variety would be good too, for sweetness. Thanks in advance.