Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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August 7, 2009 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Fairfax, VA Z7
Posts: 524
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Ode to Cherokee Green
Well I've gotta say that Cherokee Green is one fine tasting tomato. My inlaws were in town for a wake and this CG was the hit of all of the matters tasted last night. I'm stilll waiting on the Spears Tenn Green to show some yellowing of the green skin before I pick it. I'd say that Brandywine Sudduth had some serious competiton. KBX was also liked by many.
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August 7, 2009 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Santa Clara CA
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CG is really a good one and I like it better than ARGG. Very productive too. I grew it last year and it really pumped out the maters.
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August 9, 2009 | #3 |
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Upstate NY, zone 4b/5a
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I've grown maybe 10 large fruited green when ripes and to date Cherokee Green remains my favorite GWR with maybe Green Giant being second.
To me the GWR's have a somewhat spicy, sweet taste that I do love.
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August 9, 2009 | #4 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Zone7 Delaware
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Talking about serious BW taste competition, the Gary O'Sena seeds you sent me turned out great! Magnificent taste! BLT worthy! I'm glad you are enjoying the KBX
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August 9, 2009 | #5 |
Buffalo-Niagara Tomato TasteFest™ Coordinator
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Z6 WNY
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Nice pics. I'm growing it for the first time. I can't wait to taste a ripe one!
Remy
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August 11, 2009 | #6 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Reading, Pennsylvania
Posts: 48
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I just tried my first Cherokee Green tomato yesterday, and I'm in love!!! By far the best tomato I have EVER eaten. It's gorgeous to boot. I was thinking about scratching it off my grow list for next year since it only has 6 tomatoes on it, but not now. The taste is spectacular. I've got to try Cherokee Purple next year as well. This is my first year growing tomatoes that were not hybrids. I'm so glad I did. This tomato is quite a gem.
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August 12, 2009 | #7 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: NE Kingdom, VT - Zone 3b
Posts: 1,439
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I grew CG 2 years ago as a novelty, not expecting anything from it. I was very pleasantly surprised! It was early and extremely productive and tasted great. I guess I need to grow it again;-)
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August 13, 2009 | #8 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Reading, Pennsylvania
Posts: 48
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I'll be planting two next season. That's a pretty big deal since I have very few spots for tomatoes.
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