Cherokee Purple vs Indian Stripe - Page 2

Al@NC · January 15, 2017

I think as a tomato grower that likes purple tomatoes, you have to grow both eventually. I mean it's really just a question when to grow either one! They're both different enough and good enough to warrant being grown...

Allen

Gardeneer · January 15, 2017

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Originally Posted by Al@NC

I think as a tomato grower that likes purple tomatoes, you have to grow both eventually. I mean it's really just a question when to grow either one! They're both different enough and good enough to warrant being grown...

Allen

agree. They are different. I think they are only related by name (being Indians )
I am giving CP a leave of absence but will grow IS PL version this year.It is recommended by Bill, to do better in the high humidity and heat of the deep south.

Al@NC · January 16, 2017

When I live in wnc CP did just fine, they sell CP at the farmers markets there and all of the box stores carry it. Not arguing that IS does better with the humidity but CP grows just fine in NC...

b54red · January 16, 2017

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Originally Posted by Al@NC

When I live in wnc CP did just fine, they sell CP at the farmers markets there and all of the box stores carry it. Not arguing that IS does better with the humidity but CP grows just fine in NC...

I agree most if not all varieties would probably perform much better in NC than in the southernmost part of Al. We rarely have more moderate summers but on the few times we do almost every variety does better.

I think that the varieties that have done well in our hotter months would likely do the same in the hotter months in NC.

Bill

AlittleSalt · January 16, 2017

I am looking at the tomato planting cells. All 4 of the IS PL are up and growing. None of the IS RL germinated. I'll give the IS RL a few more days, and then will probably be replacing them with either CP or Eva Purple Ball.

b54red · January 16, 2017

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Originally Posted by AlittleSalt

I am looking at the tomato planting cells. All 4 of the IS PL are up and growing. None of the IS RL germinated. I'll give the IS RL a few more days, and then will probably be replacing them with either CP or Eva Purple Ball.

May just be some bad seed.

Bill

AlittleSalt · January 16, 2017

That's what I'm thinking too Bill. I traded seeds with someone today, and am getting some different IS RL ones soon. I did plant some Eva Purple Ball today.

Gardeneer · January 16, 2017

Robert, How long did it take for your seeds to germinate ? That is from the early to the bulk of them.
I put my seeds in the cells on 14th.( 3 days now ). So far nothing is up. I think it take 6 days for most of them.
I am not in hurry but this nice January weather makes me itchy.

It is 10 pm and temperature out side (per my remote sensor ) is 52F.
My garden bed is ready.

AlittleSalt · January 16, 2017

What I've noticed is 4 to 6 days is pretty common. I try to keep the room they're planted in around 74 degrees. Some varieties do take longer though. The IS PL was up in 4 days. They are already 2" tall, and I'm having to move the lights up a little daily.

BigVanVader · January 17, 2017

I grow them both and they taste the same to me. In fact I'd say the majority of "black" tomatoes taste almost identical to me.

Gardeneer · January 17, 2017

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I grow them both and they taste the same to me. In fact I'd say the majority of "black" tomatoes taste almost identical to me.

I agree. But I cannot describe the taste, Definitely not acidic and not sweet. Call it COMPLEX

BigVanVader · January 17, 2017

Yes complex and rich. A good heat ripened ISPL is like a aged steak or fine wine. So many flavors

now my mouth is watering

gssgarden · January 17, 2017

A good CP tastes like 'food' to me. A full flavored bite that just lingers in my mouth for minutes afterwards that no other can do. I know, I know, it's personal preference but I always grow at least a dozen Blacks in my 30 plant garden. With an even amount of Reds and Yellow/Orange, and a few Green.
Trying Spudakee for the first time this year!

Greg

BigVanVader · January 17, 2017

I'm trying Spudakee as well, thanks to Bill. Probably try to graft a few.

b54red · January 17, 2017

I think y'all will like Spudakee. It has been a must plant for me since the first time I tried it. I had one bad year with it but then all my blacks and most of my others did terrible that year because we had so much rain and Septoria that the ones that survived the Septoria were all tasteless and mushy.

Bill

January 16, 2017	#23
Gardeneer Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NC - zone 8a - heat zone 7 Posts: 4,919	Robert, How long did it take for your seeds to germinate ? That is from the early to the bulk of them. I put my seeds in the cells on 14th.( 3 days now ). So far nothing is up. I think it take 6 days for most of them. I am not in hurry but this nice January weather makes me itchy. It is 10 pm and temperature out side (per my remote sensor ) is 52F. My garden bed is ready. __________________ Gardeneer Happy Gardening !

January 15, 2017	#16
Al@NC Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Vernon, BC Posts: 720	I think as a tomato grower that likes purple tomatoes, you have to grow both eventually. I mean it's really just a question when to grow either one! They're both different enough and good enough to warrant being grown... Allen

January 16, 2017	#20
AlittleSalt BANNED FOR LIFE Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 13,333	I am looking at the tomato planting cells. All 4 of the IS PL are up and growing. None of the IS RL germinated. I'll give the IS RL a few more days, and then will probably be replacing them with either CP or Eva Purple Ball.

January 17, 2017	#25
BigVanVader Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Greenville, South Carolina Posts: 3,099	I grow them both and they taste the same to me. In fact I'd say the majority of "black" tomatoes taste almost identical to me.

January 17, 2017	#28
gssgarden Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N.C. Posts: 1,827	A good CP tastes like 'food' to me. A full flavored bite that just lingers in my mouth for minutes afterwards that no other can do. I know, I know, it's personal preference but I always grow at least a dozen Blacks in my 30 plant garden. With an even amount of Reds and Yellow/Orange, and a few Green. Trying Spudakee for the first time this year! Greg

January 17, 2017	#30
b54red Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,068	I think y'all will like Spudakee. It has been a must plant for me since the first time I tried it. I had one bad year with it but then all my blacks and most of my others did terrible that year because we had so much rain and Septoria that the ones that survived the Septoria were all tasteless and mushy. Bill