OSU Blue released?

[travis]

Originally Posted by Tom Wagner

Dr. Myers had the Indigo Rose tested for resistance to verticillium but sadly....it was deemed susceptible.

Seems disappointing in this day and age to hear of a newly released tomato (from a reknowned tomato breeding university) that's susceptible to verticillium. Begs the question to which other common tomato diseases Indigo Rose is susceptible - an important question if the purpose is to grow an anthocyanin fruit for healthy eating rather than just a garden curiosity.

[Gardensquare]

Thanks travis, I missed that post... bummer.

[ContainerTed]

I grew this one last year and the taste was a solid 8 out of 10. I saved seed and will have it in my garden again this year. If this is typical of how this tomato will taste for everyone, then I strongly recommend you try it. It really loads up the fruit.

[travis]

You grew which one of the OSU blue type tomatoes, Ted?

[fischer1611]

My Indigo Rose tastes pretty good also. A solid 7.5-8 out of 10. Also growing it again this year, along with 10 other blues.

[ContainerTed]

Originally Posted by travis

You grew which one of the OSU blue type tomatoes, Ted?

I got these in an SASE offer here on T'ville that called them "Blue Cherry". I also have some of the "OSU Blue" name that came out of England, but they don't get as dark as these do. I'm growing both again this year as a comparison check.

The "Blue Cherry" is really what I call a "saladette" size. The taste last year was very close to Tommy Toe Red, which is among my favorite large cherries.