Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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April 25, 2011 | #16 |
Tomatovillian™
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mild
I was not going to grow Eva Purple Ball this year, but after reading
Carolyn's description I decided to grow it. The part that sold me was "Seems to perform well for everyone, everywhere." "Sweet, luscious, and quite juicy" sealed the deal for me. |
April 26, 2011 | #17 |
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Location: Rock Hill, SC
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From Pathos and patter in real estate parlance and city-data.
Charming - small Comfortable - very small Cozy - very, very small. Slightly more spacious than a prison cell. Low maintenance - no lawn Bright and sunny - venetian blinds not included Meticulously maintained in the original condition - the appliances are 50 years old Natural setting - forget about planting, the deer will eat everything Storybook - the house is old and the roof is not flat Efficiently designed kitchen - the kitchen is too small to fit two people at the same time Secluded location - In the middle-of-nowhere - barren and desolate. Suitable film set for Mad Max 5. Studio - You can wash the dishes, watch TV, and answer the front door without getting up from the toilet. And the equivalent for tomatoes: Mild - Without flavor. Able to pass the lips without leaving an impression. Insipid.
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April 26, 2011 | #18 |
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One thing I've discovered in 8 years of Tomatopalooza[tm] tastings, is that
tomatoes grown in different locations will taste different. That is another reason one person's mild is another's sweet, and not just taste bud differences. But yes, I agree mild = nice way of saying bland (ie. don't bother) Which of course might be perfect for those with "Tomato allergies" (ie mouth blisters from eating too many maters.) Lee
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April 27, 2011 | #19 | |
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The best tomatoes I have eaten have been grown organically, but that doesn't necessarily mean that organic farming was the deciding factor in flavor. There are a number of possible factors. |
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April 27, 2011 | #20 | |
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different tasting Earl's Faux is grown by Earl compared to the same plant grown here in NC. If I didn't know the seed source for both plants was Earl, I would've told you they were two different varieties. Earl's was sweet, whereas the NC grown one was distinctly tart. Both excellent tasting mind you, but not even close in flavor-> sweet vs tart. So, when I say Cuostralee is the best tasting tomato hands down.... it could be true, or it could just be my soil. I would love for 10 people from 10 different states all come to Tomatopalooza[tm] (hint, hint!) this year and everyone bring a Cherokee Purple. I'd bet no two would taste the same even to the same taster..... Lee
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April 27, 2011 | #21 | |
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There's is a product of Mexico and I would venture to say are probably not vine ripened. Mine was a product of Kansas and was completely rain-fed and not fertilized at all with the exception of a Spring application of bone meal to adjust the pH a bit. But consider all the variables - climate, soil, water, fertilizer, time of harvest in relation to ripeness, etc. Which factor(s) influenced the taste? Hard to tell. |
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April 27, 2011 | #22 | ||
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Right now all I use in the soil is store bought manure-compost mix. We have friends saving their rabbit manure but with only one rabbit it may take awhile. This year I was going to add Epsom Salts but organichris says add bone meal too so maybe I'll try that also. The only tomato that tastes half decent is Purple Haze so I wonder just how much better it can taste if I were to use the proper soil additives--even one of my favorites, Mortgage Lifter, doesn't have that delicious taste here at the new house. We have raised beds with dirt brought in to fill them up--who knows where this dirt came from. I should have an analysis from the Cooperative Extension done--does everyone else here have their soil analyzed? |
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April 27, 2011 | #23 | |
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As far as Mortgage Lifter goes, I have never tried it, but I got my seeds from Remy's store, and if memory serves she describes it as mild. Now that I know what she means by mild, I can compare her description to my own experience. I'm only growing one plant ML plant. |
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April 27, 2011 | #24 |
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Well I find Lemon Boy mild, but pleast in combination with other tomatoes. I'll do a mixed plate with Lemon Boy, a black, and a red/pink. I find it's mild taste (and looks of course) a pleasant contrast. I wouldn't eat it by itself though.
Mortgage Lifter - I grew it once. I did find it mild - which I equated to tasteless. Didn't grow that one again.
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