Brad's Atomic Grape

[Scooty]

Originally Posted by Hunt-Grow-Cook

For the sake of confusion, those don't look ripe whatsoever. They will take on some yellows and reds when fully ripe.

Agreed. Iridescence with streaks of faint red is what I look for.

Originally Posted by NarnianGarden

Mine came from the MMMM swap, not sure there is a name of the source on the envelope/bag.

I have grew out a few BAGs from MMMM. It didn't grow true to form like the seed I got from another member in a direct swap, who I trust more. Possible that there was a cross.

BAG is definitely wispy. In fact, that's only thing I dislike about it, since as a cherry it doesn't seems robust that many others that I grow.

[GrowingCoastal]

The ones on the left are ripe. And delicious. So much flavour in a small fruit.

[arnorrian]

The larger selection of BAG called Atomic Fusion will be interesting to try. Brad's work also.

[Scooty]

BAG is the only green I've enjoyed. If AF actually like BAG, it'll be a regular returnee. Is it really just a larger selection of BAG or is Atomic Fusion a cross?

[arnorrian]

Atomic Fusion is a larger 2-4 oz. selection of the legendary Brad’s Atomic Grape. This variety packs all the unbelievably sweet flavor, extended vine hang-time and beyond-generous production of its predecessor into a larger and meatier body. Atomic Fusion is every bit as visually stunning as its smaller counterpart; sporting a range of colors when fully ripened such as green, red and brown. The interior is even beautifully colorful, making it an excellent slicer. The lavender shades on the skin are expressed by sunlight and will give every fruit its own unique essence depending on how exposed it may be. This makes the growing process visually exciting each step of the way and makes for an even more rewarding experience. Indeterminate.

https://wildboarfarms.com/product/atomic-fusion/

I'm growing BAG for the 1st time- my plant has quite wispy foliage and isn't very big. There are several clusters if fruit, but not a sign of ripening. They are over 2" long- way too big for grapes!

[Scooty]

Originally Posted by JoParrott

I'm growing BAG for the 1st time- my plant has quite wispy foliage and isn't very big. There are several clusters if fruit, but not a sign of ripening. They are over 2" long- way too big for grapes!

In the ground, container? Are you water restricting?

[arnorrian]

I have two plants, first time this year. They pretty much stopped growing at around 5 feet (but some other varieties did too, probably hot weather). Very wispy. But they are ripening well, slowly, but well. Nice taste. Fruits between 1.5 and 2.5 inches.

This is a picture from mid June.

Originally Posted by Scooty

In the ground, container? Are you water restricting?

In ground with the other tomatoes I'm growing- water is the same as all my garden.

[Scooty]

Originally Posted by JoParrott

In ground with the other tomatoes I'm growing- water is the same as all my garden.

Mine are in the ground as well. We've had lighter rainfall this year, but even so, they usually top out at 1.5" long for me. Maybe my soil isn't as rich....

[SueCT]

Trying these for the first time. Mine look green, dark purplish at one end like these. Can anyone post a picture of them when fully, perfect eating ripe? Should have paid more attention, I didn't realize they were not red grapes, which is what I was looking for. But who knows, I might love them when I learn to tell they are ripe enough to eat.

Sorry, I just saw the picture from GrowingCoastal. Will the dark purple ones on the lower right turn more reddish brown like the ones on the upper left when they are ripe?

[AlittleSalt]

Originally Posted by arnorrian

The larger selection of BAG called Atomic Fusion will be interesting to try. Brad's work also.

Mine looked a whole lot like yours. The egg shaped along with slightly fluted looking ones. They taste good. Eat them soon after picking them (A day or two). The wispy foliage can benefit from something blocking straighline wind. Other than that - it seems pretty hardy.

[Barb_FL]

Originally Posted by Scooty

BAG is the only green I've enjoyed. If AF actually like BAG, it'll be a regular returnee. Is it really just a larger selection of BAG or is Atomic Fusion a cross?

Patrick (Pmcgrady) gave me seeds of Brad's Atomic Salad (his name) which looks remarkably like Atomic Fusion. I grew out and they were small beefstake size but some were actually quite large (5 oz). They were really hard for me to tell when ripe but I don't get the vivid colors on BAG either. Finally, learned to pick when they had bronze colors.

Sue, On BAG, I only get a splash of red when ready; probably my hot and humid climate and perhaps growing in a container.

Also, BAG's don't get taller than 5' for me either; but also much later than any other cherry / small size fruit.

[FarmerShawn]

On the "can't tell when they're ripe" issue, has anyone else noticed that the ripe ones are notably duller, unshiney, than the unripe ones? That's my first clue.

[PNW_D]

these are slightly riper than the last pic posted by me ........

perhaps another ripe test might be the colour under the sepal (if you re willing to sacrifice one fruit)

I've also included a pic of the sliced fruit

this taste testing was equally good, sweet/savoury, although I think perhaps a wee bit over as the texture was edging toward too soft

regardless - one to grow again next year - this plant was grown in my community garden, although most of my tomatoes I grow in 5 gal containers here at home

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