Spitters and other Insipid Tomatoes

[TomatoDon]

Well, after receiving a reply to one of my posts mentioning the Magnum variety (the most insipid tomato I ever grew, one poster said) and seeing the new "Carolyn Gets the Last Laugh" thread, I thought it was time to start one on "spitters and other insipid tomatoes." We have lists for "must grow," "try these," and so on, but none for "I tried this variety and these are the problems I had with it" list.

Knowing what NOT to grow is very important, too, and would save a lot of time and frustration for folks here. No need wasting a good planting spot on a spitter or otherwise insipid tomato when that space could be better used for something more reliable and good. And I see a lot of good folk here with limited planting room, so each plant counts.

So, here it is, The Spitters and other Insipid Tomatoes thread. What's first? Magnum? :

Thanks!

Don

[greggf]

Brandywine,

as seeds from Johnny's and plants from SSE.

One year out of seven, it was heavenly; the weather was just right. The other six seasons, it was watery and mealy, because it ripened in late summer, when the temps get in the 40's and 50's regularly.

(Brandy Boy hybrid from Burpee was no better last season, the one year I grew it.)

Paa-TOOOEY!!

=gregg=

[TomatoDon]

That is akin to blasphemy. Now the top of my list is a worthless spitter!

Thanks for the input. We call em as we see em. I have a feeling this is going to get good.

Don

[greggf]

Don,

Yup, this might get good! We can hope, anyway.

It's the truth about Brandywine. It's the ultimate disappointment for me, a real spitter, BUT..........

from my one good year with it, I'd agree with Craig etc. here, it's the world's best-tasting tomato, too. Absolutely orgasmic. Which is why I keep planting it despite swearing at it come Labor Day.

It's ironic. That's what makes tomatoes, and Tomatoville, so addictive. People don't always agree, no two seasons are the same, no two Tomatovillians have the same garden (married couple aside), and so on.

So we keep chasing our tails, trying to catch them . . . next season!

=gregg=

[bizzarbazzar]

Nebraska Wedding, Gorgeous though it may be, it had a flavor that was terrible and easily compares to cardboard, or worse.....The grocery store tomato

[Mantis]

Stupice
Early Wonder
Opalka , sorry Gimme

[greggf]

Grrrr, there's Mantis with his Stupice spitting again.

Stupice, Brandywine o' the Tundra!

[Grub]

I love them all, but Giordane wasn't tasty.

[nctomatoman]

A few well regarded varieties are indeed spitters for me - German Red Strawberry, Mayo's Delight, Kellogg's Breakfast, Marianna's Peace - won't make room for any of them in the near future.

There are so many varieties out there, I don't see a need to keep pushing on some just because they come with plaudits from others. My plan - try as many as possible, but grow your personal favorites every year!

[Mantis]

Here here Craig , and Kellogs will be one of my grow every year ones LOL

[Grub]

That's so controversial and surprising Craig.

The German Red Strawberry and the KB are just great here. The MP was frugal but right up there with the B. Sudduth, et al, as far as taste is concerned.

Clearly, it's all horses for courses.

[TomatoDon]

That makes two in my main cropper list that are spitters here! :wink: But I really do like this thread. The sacred cows are falling fast!

I better stick to my Better Boys!

More!

Don

[Mantis]

What climate are you in Don?.
Grub and I have very hot summers usually. Mine drier and Grubs more humid as he is on the coast.
Even my daughter likes Kellogs usually. This year it was in a bad spot as were many others and did poorly, but the taste was still there. Don't give up on this one.

[TomatoDon]

I'm in a hot climate, too. Long, hot summers. Last year was very dry. That's why I like seeing what does best and worst in these climes. That's the main thing on Brandywine I see here. It really needs the right growing conditions and can do great with it, but without it it just doesn't seem to do good -- summers too hot or summers too short and cool. BW seems to be one of the most tempermental. It either seems to hit a home run, or strike out. Not known for consistency, for sure.

I still have Kellogg's on the list. I much prefer the reds and pinks as you all know, so it better be good! :wink:

Don

[Mantis]

It is , beleive me.
I get Brandywines here because I start them very early and grow them in my greenhouse , which as the weather heats up turns into a shadehouse. I baby my plants eh