Porterhouse - Page 2

TomatoDon · July 30, 2007

Because of the thread here I ate a PH today. It was OK. Really nothing wrong with it, just not a top favorite. A good tomato that just seemed to lack something to my taste buds.

It started slow for me but did come on to make some fruit. I doubt I will try it next year.

Don

felpec · July 30, 2007

When deciding this year's selection, we wanted a big smooth flavorful beefsteak (I like different colors, therefore "my side" is MP and KB, but DH yearns for a thick, juicy red slice on his sandwich). I had really hoped Porterhouse would fit the bill.

I'm just disappointed for him that he didn't get a good red tomato for slicing. Ha, ha - I snuck in a couple of Brandywine OTV's on "my side", and they're starting to blush, so maybe the poor guy won't have to wait another whole year for a BLRedT!

Bigdaddyj, just proves (once again) there ain't no sure thing when growing these pesky maters. I'm so glad they did well for you.

BigdaddyJ · July 30, 2007

felpec

Yes, it is interesting how the same variety can disappoint one year and prosper the next. Many varieties are like that. But this year PH did a fine job so far. Here's another pic. The 12 Toms in the forground ar Porterhouse. Notice, no major cracking and no tiny ones. The ones in the rear are Marianna's Peace which did great here also but a couple of years ago it was a complete dud.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1323/...1a218af4c5.jpg

BigdaddyJ · July 30, 2007

I am new to this pic business. I am trying again to post the pic in this message:

felpec · July 30, 2007

Those are gorgeous - I am SO jealous!

Thomas · July 30, 2007

Maybe if I get one of those bright red ones like Bigdaddy has it will be better...I need to try a Big Zac next year in PH's place. I just have not seen any seeds for it.

feldon30 · July 31, 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas

Maybe if I get one of those bright red ones like Bigdaddy has it will be better...I need to try a Big Zac next year in PH's place. I just have not seen any seeds for it.

http://www.reimerseeds.com/big-zac-tomato.aspx

Tomatovator · August 1, 2007

I got mine at Totally Tomatoes. Much better price than Reimer's

July 30, 2007	#16
TomatoDon Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MS Posts: 1,523	Because of the thread here I ate a PH today. It was OK. Really nothing wrong with it, just not a top favorite. A good tomato that just seemed to lack something to my taste buds. It started slow for me but did come on to make some fruit. I doubt I will try it next year. Don __________________ Zone 7B, N. MS

July 30, 2007	#18
BigdaddyJ Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Zone7 Delaware Posts: 399	felpec Yes, it is interesting how the same variety can disappoint one year and prosper the next. Many varieties are like that. But this year PH did a fine job so far. Here's another pic. The 12 Toms in the forground ar Porterhouse. Notice, no major cracking and no tiny ones. The ones in the rear are Marianna's Peace which did great here also but a couple of years ago it was a complete dud. http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1323/...1a218af4c5.jpg __________________ Farmer at Heart

July 30, 2007	#19
BigdaddyJ Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Zone7 Delaware Posts: 399	Trying Again I am new to this pic business. I am trying again to post the pic in this message: __________________ Farmer at Heart

July 30, 2007	#17
felpec Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Zone 5/6 New Jersey Posts: 122	When deciding this year's selection, we wanted a big smooth flavorful beefsteak (I like different colors, therefore "my side" is MP and KB, but DH yearns for a thick, juicy red slice on his sandwich). I had really hoped Porterhouse would fit the bill. I'm just disappointed for him that he didn't get a good red tomato for slicing. Ha, ha - I snuck in a couple of Brandywine OTV's on "my side", and they're starting to blush, so maybe the poor guy won't have to wait another whole year for a BLRedT! Bigdaddyj, just proves (once again) there ain't no sure thing when growing these pesky maters. I'm so glad they did well for you.

July 30, 2007	#21
Thomas Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 180	Maybe if I get one of those bright red ones like Bigdaddy has it will be better...I need to try a Big Zac next year in PH's place. I just have not seen any seeds for it.

August 1, 2007	#23
Tomatovator Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Zone 6 Posts: 461	I got mine at Totally Tomatoes. Much better price than Reimer's