bicolor tomatoes - Page 2

wildcat62 · February 6, 2016

For me in the past few years it's been:
Pineapple
Old German
Mr. Stripey

This year I'm gonna try:
Hillbilly
Gold Medal
Marvel Striped

Labradors2 · February 6, 2016

I really loved both Little Lucky and Dwarf Wherokowhai.

Linda

charley · February 6, 2016

oops its west virginia straw.its not a bicolor

nancyruhl · February 6, 2016

Want more ideas. I agree with Labradors2 on Dwarf Wherokowhai. Also will throw in some Brad Gates varieties-AAA Solano, Blonde Boar, and Sweet Carneros Pink. I think Beauty Queen is one of his also, but I didn't check. Love Tennessee Surprise, Kentucky Cabin, Cherokee Lime Stripes, Girl Girls Weird Thing, and Lithium Sunset.

Worth1 · February 6, 2016

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Originally Posted by charley

are you selling plants this year worth?

Wasn't planning on it just have more than I need.

Worth

kath · February 6, 2016

Basically, I've come to the conclusion after growing 50+ bicolors that they are variable in taste and production from year to year and generally too juicy for us. However, Orange Russian 117 was a winner with me (and not overly juicy) and with all 3 of my neighbors who taste tested the 150+ tomato varieties in my 2010 garden; and it was the only variety that managed to make all of our fave lists! The other bicolor that made a return to my neighbor's garden for 2 more years was Armenian. In 2011 I fell in love with Hawaiian Pineapple, which had an exceptional year, but I gave up after 2 more years of growing it without being able to get the taste or production seen in 2010. This season I'm growing Rozella for the second time for a neighbor who likes 'yellows' because I still have seeds and it did well without problems and tasted good for a bicolor; and I'm also trying Wherokowhai to see if I can find a tidier way to grow 'yellow' fruits for Cookie. Oh, I regrew Orange Russian 117 again last year and tired of its huge sprawling size and the taste was less than what I remembered it having in 2010. Expect a huge plant and huge production. Should say that I also enjoyed the taste of Pineapple, Texas Star, Ananas Noire, Georgia Streak and Ruby Gold and would probably grow them all again in the same year if I thought I wanted to include a bicolor in my yearly line-up.

velikipop · February 6, 2016

I agree on Orange Russian 117, but Lucky Cross and Porkchop taste great as well.

Alex

charley · February 6, 2016

Worth if you want to sell it or trade it for one of my plants im in

Worth1 · February 6, 2016

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Originally Posted by charley

Worth if you want to sell it or trade it for one of my plants im in

I just need to give a few away no need to let them go to waste and I have no more room for tomatoes.

If you want I can pot some up in bigger containers and they will be ready for you when you want them.
No trouble at all.
You can also have your pick of a few others and some peppers too.

It is nasty outside today.

Worth

LindyAdele · February 7, 2016

I have really loved Striped German. Of all the bi-colours I've grown, it has been the one I've gone back to year after year. It might be the same variety as Old German, I can't tell the difference from pictures, but it has an amazing sweet fruity taste on very strong vines that get 8 feet tall or more, and require staking but can hold up fruit.

When I tried Orange Russian 117, the fruit was okay tasting, but the vines were incredibly wimpy and sad. Production was low and the vines collapsed no matter how I tied them up. I seem to be the only person who didn't like this tomato, however, so ignor me.

I think if you pick three off the list you're likely to get a good sense of what this type of tomato is like and whether or not it is for you! They are difficult to tell a part from pictures and have very similar habits and taste.

jillian · February 7, 2016

I love Striped German as well. I am growing out Orange Russian, Wherokowhai, and maybe Little Lucky this year to compare.

Starlight · February 8, 2016

For me it was Blush. Here it was a work horse and a good producer. I am definitely growing it again this year.

Gerardo · February 8, 2016

Copper River is very good, more of a GWR with red marbling inside. Sweet, good yield. This year I'm doing 5 plants, all destined for Copper River tomato marmalade.

**carolyn137** · February 8, 2016

Just my opinion but I don't see the tri and quad colored ones such as Captain Lucky and Ananas Noir as being BI(two) colored ones.

Ones I like might include the following

MarizolGold
Virginia Sweets
Orange Russian #117
Lucky Cross
Mary Robinson's German Bicolor

... to name just a few, but if I were to check my lists I know I've grown close to maybe 25 or so of them over the years.

I can only speak to my own experience in a zone 5 area in upstate NY, but all the bicolors I've grown can differ a lot in terms of taste and texture depending on the season and I think that's b/c of weather in any one season They are also very soft fleshed so don't last very long. When someone freaks out saying they see little tomato plants growing out of the fruits,well, that's soft flesh for you..

Take variety A. One year sweet and delicious, grow A again the next year and mealy and not so good,

Carolyn

charley · February 8, 2016

thanks for all the recommendations i think i can put them all in and see what will do good for me .im shure with that i should find some that do well down here.i still have room for more if anyone can think of a few more since i an exspanding my garden i can now plant 75 plants and still have half for other crop varieties

February 6, 2016	#21
kath Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: zone 6b, PA Posts: 5,664	Basically, I've come to the conclusion after growing 50+ bicolors that they are variable in taste and production from year to year and generally too juicy for us. However, Orange Russian 117 was a winner with me (and not overly juicy) and with all 3 of my neighbors who taste tested the 150+ tomato varieties in my 2010 garden; and it was the only variety that managed to make all of our fave lists! The other bicolor that made a return to my neighbor's garden for 2 more years was Armenian. In 2011 I fell in love with Hawaiian Pineapple, which had an exceptional year, but I gave up after 2 more years of growing it without being able to get the taste or production seen in 2010. This season I'm growing Rozella for the second time for a neighbor who likes 'yellows' because I still have seeds and it did well without problems and tasted good for a bicolor; and I'm also trying Wherokowhai to see if I can find a tidier way to grow 'yellow' fruits for Cookie. Oh, I regrew Orange Russian 117 again last year and tired of its huge sprawling size and the taste was less than what I remembered it having in 2010. Expect a huge plant and huge production. Should say that I also enjoyed the taste of Pineapple, Texas Star, Ananas Noire, Georgia Streak and Ruby Gold and would probably grow them all again in the same year if I thought I wanted to include a bicolor in my yearly line-up. Last edited by kath; February 6, 2016 at 01:12 PM.

February 6, 2016	#22
velikipop Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 768	I agree on Orange Russian 117, but Lucky Cross and Porkchop taste great as well. Alex __________________ I'll plant and I'll harvest what the earth brings forth The hammer's on the table, the pitchfork's on the shelf Bob Dylan

February 8, 2016	#29
carolyn137 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate NY, zone 4b/5a Posts: 21,169	Just my opinion but I don't see the tri and quad colored ones such as Captain Lucky and Ananas Noir as being BI(two) colored ones. Ones I like might include the following MarizolGold Virginia Sweets Orange Russian #117 Lucky Cross Mary Robinson's German Bicolor ... to name just a few, but if I were to check my lists I know I've grown close to maybe 25 or so of them over the years. I can only speak to my own experience in a zone 5 area in upstate NY, but all the bicolors I've grown can differ a lot in terms of taste and texture depending on the season and I think that's b/c of weather in any one season They are also very soft fleshed so don't last very long. When someone freaks out saying they see little tomato plants growing out of the fruits,well, that's soft flesh for you.. Take variety A. One year sweet and delicious, grow A again the next year and mealy and not so good, Carolyn __________________ Carolyn

February 6, 2016	#16
wildcat62 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2014 Location: Zone 6 Northern Kentucky Posts: 1,094	For me in the past few years it's been: Pineapple Old German Mr. Stripey This year I'm gonna try: Hillbilly Gold Medal Marvel Striped

February 6, 2016	#17
Labradors2 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ontario Posts: 3,896	I really loved both Little Lucky and Dwarf Wherokowhai. Linda

February 6, 2016	#18
charley Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: copperas cove TEXAS Posts: 637	oops its west virginia straw.its not a bicolor

February 6, 2016	#19
nancyruhl Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Metro Detroit, Michigan Posts: 1,051	Want more ideas. I agree with Labradors2 on Dwarf Wherokowhai. Also will throw in some Brad Gates varieties-AAA Solano, Blonde Boar, and Sweet Carneros Pink. I think Beauty Queen is one of his also, but I didn't check. Love Tennessee Surprise, Kentucky Cabin, Cherokee Lime Stripes, Girl Girls Weird Thing, and Lithium Sunset.

February 7, 2016	#25
LindyAdele Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 323	I have really loved Striped German. Of all the bi-colours I've grown, it has been the one I've gone back to year after year. It might be the same variety as Old German, I can't tell the difference from pictures, but it has an amazing sweet fruity taste on very strong vines that get 8 feet tall or more, and require staking but can hold up fruit. When I tried Orange Russian 117, the fruit was okay tasting, but the vines were incredibly wimpy and sad. Production was low and the vines collapsed no matter how I tied them up. I seem to be the only person who didn't like this tomato, however, so ignor me. I think if you pick three off the list you're likely to get a good sense of what this type of tomato is like and whether or not it is for you! They are difficult to tell a part from pictures and have very similar habits and taste.

February 7, 2016	#26
jillian Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 880	I love Striped German as well. I am growing out Orange Russian, Wherokowhai, and maybe Little Lucky this year to compare.

February 8, 2016	#27
Starlight Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: AL Posts: 1,993	For me it was Blush. Here it was a work horse and a good producer. I am definitely growing it again this year.

February 8, 2016	#28
Gerardo Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego-Tijuana Posts: 2,598	Copper River is very good, more of a GWR with red marbling inside. Sweet, good yield. This year I'm doing 5 plants, all destined for Copper River tomato marmalade.