Hybrids Suggestions

[tam91]

I really like Lemon Boy actually. It's kind of mild, but it's good in combination with the other colors. And so reliable and productive for me.

[tomakers]

Originally Posted by travis

How would you characterize Primetime's production in number of fruit and size of fruit? And how do you describe Primetime's flavor?

Travis,
Good production, I don't count or really track production as I usually have so much more fruit than I can use that finding homes for them is more of an issue. I had 72 plants in the ground this year and most years have at least 50 plants so production is not an issue with me.
Primetime tastes better than many, but not as good as some. Earl's Faux (which is later than Primetime) is my favorite so far for a red/pink tomato, and it's a notch below that. Sorry I can't be more concise, but taste is an individual thing and hard to describe (at least for me).
Happy Gardening,
Tom

[b54red]

Of the hybrids I have grown and I have grown a lot of them. The two that seem to do the best with little care and have good taste are Big Beef and Jetsetter. Two others that do well with moderate care are 1st Prize and Cabernet. Some of the best tasting hybrids seem to need a little more care like Sungold, Brandy Boy, Moreton and Ramapo.

[ddsack]

I agree with b54 about trying Cabernet for a hybrid. Nice sized tomatoes in clusters on a medium sized plant. It was once listed in TGS as a greenhouse type that does well outside. I'll grow it once every few years. The only hybrid I grow every year is Sungold.

[b54red]

dd you might want to consider Jetsetter. It does much better down here in the cooler early summer and the cooler weather of fall. It might be ideal for your climate. The tomato is similar in size and taste to Cabernet though it may average a little bigger but it is far more productive on a relatively compact vine.

[AZRuss]

Don't think anyone's mentioned Jetsetter. It's a good hybrid.