Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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August 26, 2020 | #16 | |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Orlando, FL
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For me, Neptune, Peachy Keen and Jochalos micro were my three favorite gems. And Dwarf Pink Passion was a pretty prolific producer. Duds: loved the look of Dwarf Ourple Reign but I didn’t get many and they tended to get mushy before fully ripe, though that is a problem for me in general with slicers. |
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August 26, 2020 | #17 | |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
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I grew "Rosella" as well, exactly as you described. I thought it was mislabelled because I was expecting a dwarf. Your post confirmed a "Rosella" cherry for me, thanks!
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August 26, 2020 | #18 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Hampton, Virginia
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Well My Gary'O was the first tomato ready for eating here on my farm. The Color was truly Red and Blue. I served them to my hubby on a small white plate to show the colors of the American Flag.
I need to get permission to share these small Tomatoes because they was a part of an Experiment here many years ago.
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August 26, 2020 | #19 |
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Hampton, Virginia
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The Dud for this year was not cutting down my all my heirloom tomatoes growing over 14 feet before a storm. I just did not have the time, which is good thing to be safe than sorry. So everyone "Be Safe than sorry for Hurricane Laura, Amen! Leaves every thing behind if you do not have the time. I am praying for you'll in Texas and Louisiana Amen!!!
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August 26, 2020 | #20 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 219
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First time gem: livingston's magnus and juane flamee Loved both and still getting a lot of delicious toms from them. Magnus seems to be a later producer then my others and I'm okay with that.
dud: ananas noir which is usually good for me was sickly and gave me a few tomatoes but they did not have the usually delicious flavor. Disappointed! |
August 26, 2020 | #21 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: connecticut,usa
Posts: 1,151
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Soldacki,a big tomato that was ripe here in july. Sun gold,was the 1st cherry size to get ripe. Sweet million,took a long time due to deer damage, but good productivity once it recovered. dud: Gladiator from seed and bought plants.Was supposed to be a big paste type. Came out puny. Indigo blue beauty from saved seeds,not as blue as the originals. |
August 26, 2020 | #22 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Northeast USA
Posts: 68
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It can be confusing, right? Rosella Purple (and Rosella Crimson) are dwarfs. i've grown (and love) Rosella Purple - it is absolutely delicious, I just wish it were more productive.
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August 27, 2020 | #23 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Indianapolis Area 46112
Posts: 857
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LK1016, I agree about Rosella Purple - excellent taste but doesn't produce, same result 2 yrs in row. I will not grow again. Will grow Rosella Crimson - good producer, good flavor.
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August 27, 2020 | #24 | |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Sykesville, MD
Posts: 42
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Sorry, I didn't notice that you grew the "pink" version of Dr. Carolyn's. I was commenting on my experience with the original ivory colored cherry. Would love to hear your thoughts on the pink version at the end of the season in regards to its productivity and flavor. The ivory version is incredibly productive with very good flavor but in my area flavor didn't kick in until around day 75 - 85 (zone 6b; central MD). |
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August 27, 2020 | #25 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Québec
Posts: 27
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Gems so far this year:
- My PL sport that appeared last year from Orange Stawberry. It was surprinsingly early (it may have to do with hot weather) at about 65 days after transplant !!! I'll have to see if it will be the same next year. - True Colors, a mid-season beautiful and delicious bicolor green heart tomato - Buryy medved, a mid-season beefsteak bicolor green tomato - Medvedzhiya Lapa, juicy red tomato, I got a 260 g tomato ripe 58 after transplant !! - Malakhitovaya Shkatulka, wonderful GWR tomato - Zena's Gift, another big gem from Karen Olivier Duds: - Pastel Orange heart, still waiting for a ripe tomato, but plant is now dying - My seeds of Northern Lights, it used to give me big beefsteak tomato, now I get only small beefsteak tomato... I thought I went back in my seeds that were giving great fruits... I'll buy a new seed pack We have very high disease pressure this summer and weather was a bit weird. Very very (very) hot (days and nights) and dry at the beginning of the season, then wet and mild weather, but still hot. And suddenly, it was 7 oC yesterday morning and 3 oC this morning ! David |
August 27, 2020 | #26 | |
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August 27, 2020 | #27 |
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Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Northeast USA
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August 27, 2020 | #28 | |
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August 27, 2020 | #29 | |
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Location: Orlando, FL
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Sorry about your 14-footers (wow) being hit by the earlier one (Isaias?). That's a tough break. But glad you're ok. |
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August 27, 2020 | #30 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Ontario
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Smithal, I've grown Dr. Carolyn Pink before, and noticed that the flavour improved later in the season. It's my first time growing Galina, but they are related, so I expect great things, but just wish they would hurry up......
Linda |
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