Thoughts on my growlist?

[SharonRossy]

I'm trying to narrow down the list, but it keeps growing! I'm trying Dester and Cherokee Green this year. I keep hearing great things about Cuostralee but have never gotten the seeds. Guess I'll have to wait till next year!

[HCWithAltitude]

Originally Posted by marc_groleau

In my garden it produces a good amount of usually large, tomatoes. They have a great taste. A nice combination of acidic yet a little sweet at the same time. The plants are the tallest, sturdiest and have the thickest foliage in the garden. They will be on my grow list every year.

Ahhhh, thanks for the info. I must drag out my seed catalogs and see if that variety is in any of them.

HWA

[Father'sDaughter]

Originally Posted by HCWithAltitude

Since I'm new, can someone fill me in on this being the best tomato ever?

Thanks!

HWA

Once you've been here long enough, you'll see that almost every member has a different tomato that they would consider "the best ever." 😄

[marc_groleau]

Originally Posted by HCWithAltitude

Ahhhh, thanks for the info. I must drag out my seed catalogs and see if that variety is in any of them.

HWA

PM me; I'll send you some

[peppero]

Nice list but, do you think that will be enough.

jon

[Bulldog1998]

Tell me about "Mule Team." I have come close to buying seed a few seasons now.

[Baizanator]

Originally Posted by Bulldog1998

Tell me about "Mule Team." I have come close to buying seed a few seasons now.

It's one of the Bratka tomatoes. Tremendous producer of great tasting, mid to large-sized red tomatoes. Does well in the heat here and is a tough plant.

[Bulldog1998]

Originally Posted by Baizanator

It's one of the Bratka tomatoes. Tremendous producer of great tasting, mid to large-sized red tomatoes. Does well in the heat here and is a tough plant.

Have you grown "Eva Purple Ball"? How do the two compare in production and taste. I have been growing EPB, and love it, but always looking for different variety.

[Baizanator]

Originally Posted by Bulldog1998

Have you grown "Eva Purple Ball"? How do the two compare in production and taste. I have been growing EPB, and love it, but always looking for different variety.

Never grown it.

[creister]

Bulldog,

I've grown EPB many years, and is a must grow. I have also grown Mule Team. Both are very good tasting tomatoes, but Mule Team is less sweet, more acidic in flavor.

I like EPB because of its taste and production. I am growing Mule Team this year. The first time I grew it, I didn't get many fruit from it. I really like the taste.

Comparing their flavors is almost like comparing different types of coffees or if you are a beer drinker stouts to IPA. Both good in their own way.

[Bulldog1998]

That is good to know. I like variety, but I only have room for about 18 plants. I like to know what I getting before I try something new.

[akaRach]

Originally Posted by Father'sDaughter

Once you've been here long enough, you'll see that almost every member has a different tomato that they would consider "the best ever." 😄

I still haven't found my best ever! So sad

I am so looking forward to the seed swap next year! I read one thread and there are 5 new varieties on my list, lol.

[marc_groleau]

Originally Posted by Father'sDaughter

Once you've been here long enough, you'll see that almost every member has a different tomato that they would consider "the best ever." ��

That's true. That's why I'm trying Dester and a few others this year. Also how I have come up with those varieties that come back to my garden every year.
Of course some varieties that came highly recommended just didn't work as well for me. I'd say it's about 50% hit or miss on recommended varieties.