Hybrid taste

Jonathan_E · July 13, 2007

For what it's worth, I agree with the favorable comments about Big Beef. While most of the tomatoes I grow are heirlooms, I almost always grow at least a plant or two of Big Beef. It has been very productive for me, more so than the other beefsteak hybrids I've tried (Big Bite, Burpee's Supersteak, Beefmaster), and I like the taste and firm texture just fine.

I am one of those who does not like Sun Gold, even though many others swear by it. One of my favorite cherry tomatoes is Sweet Quartz, although I haven't grown it in a couple of years and rarely hear about it. Like Sun Gold, it has a unique flavor, but one I like much better than Sun Gold.

July 13, 2007	#14
Jonathan_E Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 111	For what it's worth, I agree with the favorable comments about Big Beef. While most of the tomatoes I grow are heirlooms, I almost always grow at least a plant or two of Big Beef. It has been very productive for me, more so than the other beefsteak hybrids I've tried (Big Bite, Burpee's Supersteak, Beefmaster), and I like the taste and firm texture just fine. I am one of those who does not like Sun Gold, even though many others swear by it. One of my favorite cherry tomatoes is Sweet Quartz, although I haven't grown it in a couple of years and rarely hear about it. Like Sun Gold, it has a unique flavor, but one I like much better than Sun Gold.