Non bitter, thin skinned, clustered, golf ball sized? - Page 2

**carolyn137** · February 7, 2010

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Originally Posted by mensplace

http://www.totallytomato.com/dp.asp?...7EBD95B3270%7D

Now I see it fine and good heavens no, that is NOT Bulgarian Triumph.

mensplace · February 7, 2010

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Originally Posted by carolyn137

Now I see it fine and good heavens no, that is NOT Bulgarian Triumph.

Thought you would get a kick out of that one! I will be spending some time today searching the distributors, reviewing the pricing and considering those who have given such incredible service thus far! Overwhelmingly, my visit here and dealings with every single one of you has been a positive experience. Trouble is, once you catch this bug, HOW do you ever say ENOUGH! Maybe when I'm out back popping that first Triumph into my mouth. I DOUBT IT. In fact have been thinking of seeing if I can't lease a bit of land just to have a home for all of my babies! I DO hope I'm not too late in seeking those Bulgarian Triumph seeds as it sounds like it will be just perfect! Thank you.

Wi-sunflower · February 8, 2010

Trouble is, once you catch this bug, HOW do you ever say ENOUGH!

It's even worse when you have all the land you can use.

We have a 100 acre farm and last year had at least 5 acres in tomatoes. With all the new-to-me varieties I have, it will have to be closer to 10 acres this year. And I have just started looking thru the yearbook. Oh my !!!!!!!

And I don't really like to eat tomatoes other than some of the sweet cherries. LOL

Carol

dice · February 9, 2010

I usually don't think of "sweet" and "intense" in the same
sentence when it comes to tomatoes. Usually they are one
or the other or neither (bland). Some sweet tomatoes can be
extremely tasty (Earl's Faux comes to mind), but they are
not the size that you want.

I would nominate Russian Red (75-day dwarf from New
Zealand) and Costa Rica. More sweet than intense for me,
but good enough last year that I just automatically wrote
both down again for this year when planning out the garden,
and they have about that size fruit (I think of it as "oversized
cherry tomato").

http://tatianastomatobase.com/wiki/Russian_Red
http://tatianastomatobase.com/wiki/Costa_Rica

(Note: I did not notice whether these were thick
skinned or not.)

Another one that I have not grown but would suspect to
satisfy your request is Gail's Sweet Plum. Sandhill's
description sounds like what you are asking for. Maybe
someone else has grown it and can comment on it:

http://tatianastomatobase.com/wiki/Gail%27s_Sweet_Plum

edit:
Russian Red is late enough that it is a gamble on a good
summer up here, but that should be no problem down South
there.

beefyboy · February 18, 2010

Here in florida, Wapsipinicon peach would and is my pick and is in my top 5 tomatoes. About golf ball size here but in Georgia where I also grew it, it was a little bigger.

mensplace · February 18, 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by beefyboy

Here in florida, Wapsipinicon peach would and is my pick and is in my top 5 tomatoes. About golf ball size here but in Georgia where I also grew it, it was a little bigger.

Sounds like a great recommendation, especially since it has already done well in GA and FLA.. I'll be sure to search for seeds. Thanks!

OneoftheEarls · February 19, 2010

wow...now the site says

Quote:

The product specified does not exist.

....lol

The power of correction!

mensplace · February 19, 2010

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Originally Posted by OneoftheEarls

wow...now the site says ....lol

The power of correction!

WHAT did I miss?

Wi-sunflower · February 19, 2010

I think they are talking about the link in post 16 to the TT site.

Actually it IS still on the site. I think it's just that the link to the previous search "expired". If you go to the page that says "product does not exist" and then put Bulgarian Triumph in the search box, it WILL bring up the same oddball tomato as before.

Carol

pacmanJohn · February 19, 2010

May also look at Amy's Sugar Gem. Golf-ball sized and red. I'm growing it for the first time this year.

http://store.tomatofest.com/Amy_s_Su..._p/tf-0018.htm

stormymater · February 20, 2010

We liked Amy's Sugar Gem & Pink Ping Pong a lot. Will be inviting back this year.

mtbigfish · February 20, 2010

yes the search engine works just as Wi-sunflower says and as Carolyn says that's not it

heirloomdaddy · November 16, 2010

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Originally Posted by daylilydude

Pink Ping Pong is my choice.

yep. I really hate the name but really great tomato.

frogwash · November 16, 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhynes_boomer

Hi Everyone!

I see this new post this morning, and see you are talking about itty bitty to golf size maters? I have requested the Chocolate cherry tomato seeds, Again one I have never heard of until about a week ago.

Have you guy's ever tried it and what do you think? I want to plant this seed this year, I am planting a garden with ALL new types this year! This is GREAT!!!

Kat

other than the first two weeks of ripe fruit, the Chocolate Cherries that I grew this year were spitters.

piegirl · November 18, 2010

grew chocolate cherry this year and I agree with Rhynes - but none of mine were anything to shout about - spitters. Heavy set about mid season, difficult to determine ripeness but it didn't seem to matter b/c they were not very good. They performed well as a plant in a really difficult growing season - particularly very high humidity but won't be coming back to my garden. piegirl

February 9, 2010	#19
dice Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: PNW Posts: 4,743	I usually don't think of "sweet" and "intense" in the same sentence when it comes to tomatoes. Usually they are one or the other or neither (bland). Some sweet tomatoes can be extremely tasty (Earl's Faux comes to mind), but they are not the size that you want. I would nominate Russian Red (75-day dwarf from New Zealand) and Costa Rica. More sweet than intense for me, but good enough last year that I just automatically wrote both down again for this year when planning out the garden, and they have about that size fruit (I think of it as "oversized cherry tomato"). http://tatianastomatobase.com/wiki/Russian_Red http://tatianastomatobase.com/wiki/Costa_Rica (Note: I did not notice whether these were thick skinned or not.) Another one that I have not grown but would suspect to satisfy your request is Gail's Sweet Plum. Sandhill's description sounds like what you are asking for. Maybe someone else has grown it and can comment on it: http://tatianastomatobase.com/wiki/Gail%27s_Sweet_Plum edit: Russian Red is late enough that it is a gamble on a good summer up here, but that should be no problem down South there. __________________ -- alias Last edited by dice; February 9, 2010 at 04:27 AM. Reason: addenda

February 19, 2010	#25
pacmanJohn Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Frankfort, KY Posts: 143	May also look at Amy's Sugar Gem. Golf-ball sized and red. I'm growing it for the first time this year. http://store.tomatofest.com/Amy_s_Su..._p/tf-0018.htm __________________ John

February 8, 2010	#18
Wi-sunflower Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,591	Trouble is, once you catch this bug, HOW do you ever say ENOUGH! It's even worse when you have all the land you can use. We have a 100 acre farm and last year had at least 5 acres in tomatoes. With all the new-to-me varieties I have, it will have to be closer to 10 acres this year. And I have just started looking thru the yearbook. Oh my !!!!!!! And I don't really like to eat tomatoes other than some of the sweet cherries. LOL Carol

February 18, 2010	#20
beefyboy Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pt. Charlotte fl Posts: 330	Here in florida, Wapsipinicon peach would and is my pick and is in my top 5 tomatoes. About golf ball size here but in Georgia where I also grew it, it was a little bigger.

February 20, 2010	#26
stormymater Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pleasure Island, NC 8a Posts: 1,162	We liked Amy's Sugar Gem & Pink Ping Pong a lot. Will be inviting back this year.

February 20, 2010	#27
mtbigfish Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chillicothe Ohio - left Calif July 2010 Posts: 451	yes the search engine works just as Wi-sunflower says and as Carolyn says that's not it

November 18, 2010	#30
piegirl Tomatovillian™ Honoree Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 791	grew chocolate cherry this year and I agree with Rhynes - but none of mine were anything to shout about - spitters. Heavy set about mid season, difficult to determine ripeness but it didn't seem to matter b/c they were not very good. They performed well as a plant in a really difficult growing season - particularly very high humidity but won't be coming back to my garden. piegirl