Longkeeper type Tomatoes - Page 2

oakley · January 22, 2017

I'm trying some listed as 'long keepers' next 2017 season.
I like Halifax seed. I have a few from them, mostly beans and some salads.

Will look for some of the Spanish varieties as i've saved room.
Scotia did well last year. Nice and firm bigger than a golfball, some baseball. Slow to ripen if blush stage. I think i can find a better one.

I'll know more next Fall...

EPawlick · January 22, 2017

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Originally Posted by oakley

I'm trying some listed as 'long keepers' next 2017 season.
I like Halifax seed. I have a few from them, mostly beans and some salads.

Will look for some of the Spanish varieties as i've saved room.
Scotia did well last year. Nice and firm bigger than a golfball, some baseball. Slow to ripen if blush stage. I think i can find a better one.

I'll know more next Fall...

Please keep us posted on your results. thanks,

ilex · February 11, 2017

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Originally Posted by EPawlick

I tried Burpees Tomato Longkeepers from seed about 30 years ago and mine didn't have any taste.

Any recommendations?

De colgar tomatoes, hands down. 6-12 months storage at room temperature, and they can be delicious. If I were to make a list of the best 5 tomatoes I've ever tasted, half are "de colgar". My collection is now over 400 varieties, and I've tried a few more old varieties.

Good varieties for fresh use are perfect until mid December ... picked late July.

artis · February 11, 2017

Ilex,

Would it be possible for you to share the names of the best tasting de colgar tomatoes? Can one buy seeds anywhere? I am interested in growing some this year.

Last year I grew three varieties of longkeepers and actually liked them. They had very low sugar and very high acid yet decent tomato flavor. The longest keeping for me was Clare's:
https://prseeds.ca/seed_categories/s...s/long-keeper/
Clare's lasted through the end of January. I stored them at room temperature. I suppose they could have kept even longer at lower temperatures. Mystery Keeper was the other one that stored and tasted well.

ilex · February 11, 2017

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Originally Posted by artis

Ilex,

Would it be possible for you to share the names of the best tasting de colgar tomatoes? Can one buy seeds anywhere? I am interested in growing some this year.

Last year I grew three varieties of longkeepers and actually liked them. They had very low sugar and very high acid yet decent tomato flavor. The longest keeping for me was Clare's:
https://prseeds.ca/seed_categories/s...s/long-keeper/
Clare's lasted through the end of January. I stored them at room temperature. I suppose they could have kept even longer at lower temperatures. Mystery Keeper was the other one that stored and tasted well.

I share seeds under domestic SSE's conditions for everybody, member or not.

I'm at seed sharing mode now, later in the year I'm just way too busy and get way behind.

At least "de colgar" tomatoes store better at not so cool temperatures. If it's cold for us, it's too cold for them.

**carolyn137** · February 11, 2017

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Originally Posted by ilex

I share seeds under domestic SSE's conditions for everybody, member or not.

I'm at seed sharing mode now, later in the year I'm just way too busy and get way behind.

At least "de colgar" tomatoes store better at not so cool temperatures. If it's cold for us, it's too cold for them.

Artis may not know what you are referring to so let me explain.

Artis, SSE refers to Seed Savers Exchange in Iowa, and they also publish each year a Yearbook, from which SSE members can request seeds. They also publish a public catalog from which anyone can order seeds, they set the price, but in the members only Yearbook, those who are listed members set their own request prices.

Ilex has said he will send to anyone under domestic SSE's conditions. Ilex is a listed SSE member and if you want to pursue this I can try and list his conditions.

But also know that I will be listing a few de colgar ones, all from Ilex, in my next seed offer here at Tville for an SASE.

Just for reference,here is the link To SSE

https://www.google.com/search?q=seed..._AUIBygA&dpr=1

Don't click on the top one which says AD(green),click on the next one down.

SSE membership is not for everyone IMO for several reasons, I think one of the most important is having grown at least a 100 or so varieties from different sources so a person knows how to rogue out wrong varieties, and secondly there are many here at Tville who do seed offers with some rare varieties and some not.
There's a few more considerations but I won't go into that now.

Carolyn

artis · February 12, 2017

Carolyn,

Thanks for the detailed instructions! I joined SSE and I think I can see Ilex's offer.

Ilex,

I sent you an email through SSE. I would like to request three varieties:
Blanco de Ibiza,
Alt Millars,
Artana 2.

Are those good varieties or are there any others that you like better?

Thanks!

BlackBear · November 26, 2017

Hey thanks for this info. thread

I inadvertently started to be concerned again with Longkeeperology

when I harvested a whole heavy Vine of Green fruit of...

POLISH EGG...trimmed the vines and hung it up in the shop about Sept.15th..

I believe the now red toms will make it in very good shape and flavor till at least

first week of December and beyond.....

I just wish to revisit the info. and improve my technique to have at least

good "New Year's " Tomatoes ...using Longkeeper techniques and varieties.

They are of different quality and size than the small ones I would grow under lights . Any new info. advise on this subject is most welcome.

AlittleSalt · November 26, 2017

Campari F1 isn't cheap but it is a long keeper. I grew out Campari F2s this year and we couldn't tell any difference in taste. They do have a long shelf life.

BlackBear · November 27, 2017

I am still eating Polish egg today (Nov. 26) from the hung vine (September 15 th cut and hung ) also still good quality Lutescent ...good quality but the end of the

Lutescent hung vine.

I think there is a possible distinction note of ones that are "extended keepers"

that are not quite as long keeper as " Long Keepers"

BlackBear · November 28, 2017

I did at one time have seeds for Mysterykeeper

I think I have
Grappoli d'Inverno seeds for trial.

I checked Tatiana's site and found 3 other interesting ones I may order for spring.

Long keeper burpee
Selma
Zhiraf

any other new longkeeper finds out there ??

atilgan · September 8, 2021

I tried 3 long keeper tomatoes this year. I harvested them while they were pale orange. For the large ones, Christmassy and Reverend Marrow, I cut one open for each. They were pale red inside and they tasted terrible. Will they get any better as they ripen furher? There was also a large cherry type, Gialletto Brindisino Tomato, and it tasted okay. I will store them so that they do not touch each other

November 26, 2017	#8
BlackBear Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2015 Location: Nanaimo , BC Posts: 961	LongKeeperology Hey thanks for this info. thread I inadvertently started to be concerned again with Longkeeperology when I harvested a whole heavy Vine of Green fruit of... POLISH EGG...trimmed the vines and hung it up in the shop about Sept.15th.. I believe the now red toms will make it in very good shape and flavor till at least first week of December and beyond..... I just wish to revisit the info. and improve my technique to have at least good "New Year's " Tomatoes ...using Longkeeper techniques and varieties. They are of different quality and size than the small ones I would grow under lights . Any new info. advise on this subject is most welcome. __________________ So Many Tomatoes ...So Little Time !

November 27, 2017	#10
BlackBear Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2015 Location: Nanaimo , BC Posts: 961	Polish Egg and Lutescent I am still eating Polish egg today (Nov. 26) from the hung vine (September 15 th cut and hung ) also still good quality Lutescent ...good quality but the end of the Lutescent hung vine. I think there is a possible distinction note of ones that are "extended keepers" that are not quite as long keeper as " Long Keepers" __________________ So Many Tomatoes ...So Little Time !

November 28, 2017	#11
BlackBear Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2015 Location: Nanaimo , BC Posts: 961	More LongKeepers I did at one time have seeds for Mysterykeeper I think I have Grappoli d'Inverno seeds for trial. I checked Tatiana's site and found 3 other interesting ones I may order for spring. Long keeper burpee Selma Zhiraf any other new longkeeper finds out there ?? __________________ So Many Tomatoes ...So Little Time !

January 22, 2017	#1
oakley Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: NewYork 5a Posts: 2,303	I'm trying some listed as 'long keepers' next 2017 season. I like Halifax seed. I have a few from them, mostly beans and some salads. Will look for some of the Spanish varieties as i've saved room. Scotia did well last year. Nice and firm bigger than a golfball, some baseball. Slow to ripen if blush stage. I think i can find a better one. I'll know more next Fall...

February 11, 2017	#4
artis Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: central NJ z6/7 Posts: 73	Ilex, Would it be possible for you to share the names of the best tasting de colgar tomatoes? Can one buy seeds anywhere? I am interested in growing some this year. Last year I grew three varieties of longkeepers and actually liked them. They had very low sugar and very high acid yet decent tomato flavor. The longest keeping for me was Clare's: https://prseeds.ca/seed_categories/s...s/long-keeper/ Clare's lasted through the end of January. I stored them at room temperature. I suppose they could have kept even longer at lower temperatures. Mystery Keeper was the other one that stored and tasted well.

February 12, 2017	#7
artis Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: central NJ z6/7 Posts: 73	Carolyn, Thanks for the detailed instructions! I joined SSE and I think I can see Ilex's offer. Ilex, I sent you an email through SSE. I would like to request three varieties: Blanco de Ibiza, Alt Millars, Artana 2. Are those good varieties or are there any others that you like better? Thanks!

November 26, 2017	#9
AlittleSalt BANNED FOR LIFE Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 13,333	Campari F1 isn't cheap but it is a long keeper. I grew out Campari F2s this year and we couldn't tell any difference in taste. They do have a long shelf life.