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Old January 4, 2017   #91
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I've never been able to get Ferry-Morse Beefsteak to make any fruit. I don't know what the problem is, but I gave up on it as a variety.
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Old January 4, 2017   #92
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I've never been able to get Ferry-Morse Beefsteak to make any fruit. I don't know what the problem is, but I gave up on it as a variety.
I tried it once a couple years ago in a container on a porch. That was my first crack at tomato growing and I think it flowered, but similarly, no fruit. There was plenty of wind but no bugs. Figured I did something wrong but the plant seemed healthy enough. Bought the seeds off Amazon in 2014.
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Old January 7, 2017   #93
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Won't be starting my tomatoes until March but I'm fairly certain I've figured out what I'm growing:

Martino's Roma
Cherokee Purple
Jaune Flamme
Dr.Wyches Yellow
Dad's Sunset
Copia
Amos Coli
Sunrise Bumblebee
Riesentraube
Purple Bumblebee
Brads Atomic Grape
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Old January 8, 2017   #94
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Won't be starting my tomatoes until March but I'm fairly certain I've figured out what I'm growing:

Martino's Roma
Cherokee Purple
Jaune Flamme
Dr.Wyches Yellow
Dad's Sunset
Copia
Amos Coli
Sunrise Bumblebee
Riesentraube
Purple Bumblebee
Brads Atomic Grape
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Nice list Kate! I almost did Copia this year but have it on my list for next year. Hope to hear what you thought about it. If it tastes as good as it looks it would be a keeper for sure.
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Old January 8, 2017   #95
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Hoosier, this is my first year growing it. Hoping for good results!
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Old January 9, 2017   #96
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I tried it once a couple years ago in a container on a porch. That was my first crack at tomato growing and I think it flowered, but similarly, no fruit. There was plenty of wind but no bugs. Figured I did something wrong but the plant seemed healthy enough. Bought the seeds off Amazon in 2014.
Ferry Morse Beefsteak
Early with ok taste
Probably is a determinate
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Old January 10, 2017   #97
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Nice pic, Dark Rumor.

Regarding Copia, I liked Orange Russian 117 a lot better. They look alike, but OR117 is much sweeter.
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Old January 10, 2017   #98
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Ok, a couple months ago I said I was cutting way down on varieties. False. But, that is still true for the crop I will grow for late season that I will sell from.
So for my early spring to mid summer crop, I want to try a bunch new to me and just enjoy having tomatoes. If I sell some, cool. If not, my family and co-workers will be extra nice at Christmas.
I grouped them by colors as they appear to me and how my peeps would see them.

PINKS:
Brandy Boy
Brandywine Sudduth's
Crnkovic Yugoslavian
New Big Dwarf
Mrs. Maxwell's Large Italian

PURPLE/BROWN/whatever they're technically supposed to be called:
Cherokee Purple
Indian Stripe (not sure if it is PL or RL, but purchased from TGS)

RED:
Chapman
Cosmonaut Volkov
Delicious
Mat-Su Express
Red Jazz 1,2,3 and 4

ORANGE/YELLOW
Brandywine Yellow, Platfoot
KBX
Orange Jazz
Sunrise Jazz

GREEN:
Chef's Choice Green
Cherokee Green
Green Berkeley Tie Dye
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All I know is thank goodness it is still Jan and not gardening time here in NE Ohio. SO MANY CHOICES! Last year I had broccoli and Brussel Sprouts growing in my flower beds, radishes, lettuce, spinach and kale in flower pots on my little porch, potatoes and peppers in tubs, then there was the raised bed and actual garden full of corn, cukes, peas, beans, zucchini, tomatoes etc . . . I had the actual garden enlarged in the fall. It is had to choose with so many options. I did plant 3 types of garlic and some Egyptian walking onions in the fall. So I am at least set on garlic.
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Old January 10, 2017   #100
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It's good that thing that I'm waiting on the MMMM swap seeds, because I'm enjoying looking over everyone's shoulder of what they'll be growing so much! Lots of varieties I have never heard of.

I did have a question regarding the mushy comments earlier in this thread:

Exclusive of known firm or always mushy varieties, is the same variety mushy in cooler climates, such as summer highs in the upper 70's, or just in my 90+ degree climate. Is there a mechanism that turns on the mushy when it gets to be this hot. My neighbor describes them as cooking on the vine. I'm wondering if I am growing some of the wrong varieties.

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Old January 11, 2017   #101
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It's good that thing that I'm waiting on the MMMM swap seeds, because I'm enjoying looking over everyone's shoulder of what they'll be growing so much! Lots of varieties I have never heard of.

I did have a question regarding the mushy comments earlier in this thread:

Exclusive of known firm or always mushy varieties, is the same variety mushy in cooler climates, such as summer highs in the upper 70's, or just in my 90+ degree climate. Is there a mechanism that turns on the mushy when it gets to be this hot. My neighbor describes them as cooking on the vine. I'm wondering if I am growing some of the wrong varieties.

- Lisa
Perhaps there is a cure for that : PICK THEM EARLY AT THE COLOR BREAK !
and let them SLOWLY ripen on the counter and use at the stage that you prefer.
Mushy mostly means over ripe. This often has to do with shelf life of a given variety.
In my experience dark/black varieties have sorter shelf life.
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Old January 11, 2017   #102
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I get mushy fruit when the end of season nights dip down into the 40's. Also, in times of heavy rain, yellow varieties can be that way, too.
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Old January 11, 2017   #103
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I keep reading and my list keeps evolving. I need more dirt!

Today's dilemma: spike vs. black cherry. I've never grown either. Summers here aren't terribly hot.

Lay it on me, everyone. Would love to hear your thoughts.
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Old January 11, 2017   #104
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Today's dilemma: spike vs. black cherry.

Ahem . . . I vote for Spike . . .
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Old January 11, 2017   #105
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spike vs. black cherry
Spike yields well and has good flavor, but it annoys me because it is really hard to peel. I like Black Vernissage and Black and Brown Boar better.

I don't grow Black Cherry any more, because I like Purple Bumble Bee much better. Sun Chocola F1 is another good dark cherry choice.
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