Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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January 23, 2010 | #16 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Ohio
Posts: 487
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Wondering about Baxter's Early bush...any growing history??
I have just plain "Guernsey Island" in my inventory list..that's probably not the pink cherry one is it?? Patty |
January 24, 2010 | #17 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: KS 5b/6a
Posts: 249
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I was wondering about Brandywine Cherry. Is there a commercial source for this variety?
I'm not sure I've actually grown a pink cherry! I generally don't care for cherries, but Black Cherry and Sungold are nice, as is Sara's Galapagos. |
January 24, 2010 | #18 | |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: PNW
Posts: 4,743
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Quote:
http://tatianastomatobase.com/wiki/Guernsey_Island (Although someone could easily have shortened the name, not knowing that there was more than one "Guernsey Island ..." variety. One sometimes finds the pink cherry called simply "Guernsey Pink Blush".) I actually liked Rosalita, too. The fruit was only half the size or less of the Guernsey Island Pink Blush, but it was sweet and tasty, and I did not really notice the texture. I just popped them in my mouth whole and ate them for a snack.
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January 24, 2010 | #19 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: PNW
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[commercial source for Brandywine Cherry seeds]
Tania lists it in her seed catalog, and mentions Casey's Heirloom Tomatoes of Airdrie, Marianna's Heirloom Seeds, and Solana Seeds as other sources: http://tatianastomatobase.com/wiki/Brandywine,_Cherry (See Seed Availability, down near the bottom of the page).
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January 24, 2010 | #20 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Espanola, New Mexico
Posts: 608
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So far, Rose Quartz is the best I've grown, though it did take a bit longer for the fruit to reach full flavor and sweetness.
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January 25, 2010 | #21 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Stratford CT., Z6 or new for 2013 Z7
Posts: 126
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We liked Whippersnapper.It really withstood a lot of abuse and the nasty weather we had at the beginning of the season here in the Northeast.
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January 25, 2010 | #22 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: France
Posts: 86
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I've got somme seeds of brandywine cherry for someone who like to trade.;
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January 25, 2010 | #23 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Up North
Posts: 660
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Pearly Pink....
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