Need a PL Red With Excellent Taste

ginger2778 · January 8, 2017

Would anyone have a recommendation for a great tasting potato leafed Red?

mecktom · January 8, 2017

Marsha....I have always enjoyed Brandywine OTV. It is a good producer and the flavor is excellent.

AlittleSalt · January 9, 2017

I have not grown this one myself, but Husky Red is one that several people have sent me F2,3,4 versions . I don't know if rugose means potato leaf, but it looks the same to me. The F1s, I have read that they taste great from friends here who have grown them.

I wish I could help you more. I prefer RL varieties.

b54red · January 9, 2017

I can't remember ever growing a potato leaf red that was great tasting. In fact the only two I can recall were rather small early ones that weren't outstanding in flavor and they were Matina and Stupice. Lots of great pink tomatoes with PL.

Two years ago I had a fluke that I saved seed from that I call Brandywine Sudduth Red. The plant and fruit were identical as far as I could see until the fruit ripened and it was obviously a red. It was a fantastic tomato and could have been some cross with Sudduth or one of those weird things that sometimes happen with a variety. If you would like me to send you some seed just PM me. It might well be worth the trouble. I am hoping to grow them out this year and see if it is stable.

Bill

MrBig46 · January 9, 2017

Mikado from Tania, the biggest surprise for me last year. Sorry, this tomato is not red!
Vladimír

nancyruhl · January 9, 2017

I would like to toss Linda's Faux into the ring. She is always the prettiest plant in the garden, with all the same great qualities of one of her parents, Aker's West Virginia. I have not grown her in a container, because she gets quite large.

ginger2778 · January 9, 2017

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Originally Posted by mecktom

Marsha....I have always enjoyed Brandywine OTV. It is a good producer and the flavor is excellent.

I forgot about OTV! I have seeds for that too. Thanks Gene.

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Originally Posted by AlittleSalt

I have not grown this one myself, but Husky Red is one that several people have sent me F2,3,4 versions . I don't know if rugose means potato leaf, but it looks the same to me. The F1s, I have read that they taste great from friends here who have grown them.

I wish I could help you more. I prefer RL varieties.

Salt, you are trying, so it is helpful. Karen and I are thinking of a breeding project, that's why the PL.

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Originally Posted by b54red

I can't remember ever growing a potato leaf red that was great tasting. In fact the only two I can recall were rather small early ones that weren't outstanding in flavor and they were Matina and Stupice. Lots of great pink tomatoes with PL.

Two years ago I had a fluke that I saved seed from that I call Brandywine Sudduth Red. The plant and fruit were identical as far as I could see until the fruit ripened and it was obviously a red. It was a fantastic tomato and could have been some cross with Sudduth or one of those weird things that sometimes happen with a variety. If you would like me to send you some seed just PM me. It might well be worth the trouble. I am hoping to grow them out this year and see if it is stable.
Bill

Brandywine Suddth Red? That sounds intriguing. May I take you up on your kind offer after you see if they are stable?

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Originally Posted by nancyruhl

I would like to toss Linda's Faux into the ring. She is always the prettiest plant in the garden, with all the same great qualities of one of her parents, Aker's West Virginia. I have not grown her in a container, because she gets quite large.

I haven't heard of that one, thanks Nancy. I will do my research.

Vladimir, thank you for the suggestion, our project will require red color.

nancyruhl · January 9, 2017

Also, Maya and Sion's Airdrie Classic for a great tasting early beefsteak. I include this and the above variety every year.

ginger2778 · January 9, 2017

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Originally Posted by nancyruhl

Also, Maya and Sion's Airdrie Classic for a great tasting early beefsteak. I include this and the above variety every year.

Nancy early is even better since Karen has a short season. She will be doing the cross.

crankyoldfart · January 9, 2017

Mat-Su Express from AKMark?

ginger2778 · January 9, 2017

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Originally Posted by crankyoldfart

Mat-Su Express from AKMark?

Hey was kind enough to send me seeds. I did not know it was red and PL. It is on my August starts grow list.Thank you.

amideutch · January 9, 2017

I'll second "Linda's Faux" and also Barlow Jap. If you need seed for either one shoot me a PM with your addy.

Ami

natural · January 9, 2017

I second Maya and Sion's Airdrie Classic. It does well for me in the humid southeast. Early, productive and tastes good. I think it is a cross of Brandywine and Stupice.

My other choice for a potato leaf red is Italian Sweet from TGS. It is mid-season for me. Tastes great.

Let me know if you want seeds for either or both.

Bill

greyghost · January 9, 2017

When Bill Jeffers first released Texwine, he said expect 25% PL plants. I have
seed from a PL Texwine (he asked that it be called another name but I haven't heard if it was given one). The ziplock is marked "plant this" so I gather it was
a very good tomato. You're welcome to seeds if it's not too late of a variety.

Darlene

Spartanburg123 · January 9, 2017

I second the Brandywine OTV- excellent production, great disease resistance, and a fantastic flavor. I will be growing it again this year!

January 8, 2017	#1
ginger2778 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Plantation, Florida zone 10 Posts: 9,283	Need a PL Red With Excellent Taste Would anyone have a recommendation for a great tasting potato leafed Red?

January 9, 2017	#5
MrBig46 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Czech republic Posts: 2,534	Mikado from Tania, the biggest surprise for me last year. Sorry, this tomato is not red! Vladimír Last edited by MrBig46; January 9, 2017 at 04:09 AM.

January 9, 2017	#12
amideutch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany 49°26"N 07°36"E Posts: 5,041	I'll second "Linda's Faux" and also Barlow Jap. If you need seed for either one shoot me a PM with your addy. Ami __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘...Holy Crap .....What a ride!'

January 8, 2017	#2
mecktom Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern Virginia Posts: 342	Marsha....I have always enjoyed Brandywine OTV. It is a good producer and the flavor is excellent.

January 9, 2017	#3
AlittleSalt BANNED FOR LIFE Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 13,333	I have not grown this one myself, but Husky Red is one that several people have sent me F2,3,4 versions . I don't know if rugose means potato leaf, but it looks the same to me. The F1s, I have read that they taste great from friends here who have grown them. I wish I could help you more. I prefer RL varieties.

January 9, 2017	#4
b54red Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,068	I can't remember ever growing a potato leaf red that was great tasting. In fact the only two I can recall were rather small early ones that weren't outstanding in flavor and they were Matina and Stupice. Lots of great pink tomatoes with PL. Two years ago I had a fluke that I saved seed from that I call Brandywine Sudduth Red. The plant and fruit were identical as far as I could see until the fruit ripened and it was obviously a red. It was a fantastic tomato and could have been some cross with Sudduth or one of those weird things that sometimes happen with a variety. If you would like me to send you some seed just PM me. It might well be worth the trouble. I am hoping to grow them out this year and see if it is stable. Bill

January 9, 2017	#6
nancyruhl Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Metro Detroit, Michigan Posts: 1,051	I would like to toss Linda's Faux into the ring. She is always the prettiest plant in the garden, with all the same great qualities of one of her parents, Aker's West Virginia. I have not grown her in a container, because she gets quite large.

January 9, 2017	#10
crankyoldfart Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Hopkinton, MA Posts: 26	Mat-Su Express from AKMark?

January 9, 2017	#13
natural Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North GA Posts: 530	I second Maya and Sion's Airdrie Classic. It does well for me in the humid southeast. Early, productive and tastes good. I think it is a cross of Brandywine and Stupice. My other choice for a potato leaf red is Italian Sweet from TGS. It is mid-season for me. Tastes great. Let me know if you want seeds for either or both. Bill

January 9, 2017	#14
greyghost Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: southeastern PA Posts: 760	When Bill Jeffers first released Texwine, he said expect 25% PL plants. I have seed from a PL Texwine (he asked that it be called another name but I haven't heard if it was given one). The ziplock is marked "plant this" so I gather it was a very good tomato. You're welcome to seeds if it's not too late of a variety. Darlene

January 9, 2017	#15
Spartanburg123 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,262	I second the Brandywine OTV- excellent production, great disease resistance, and a fantastic flavor. I will be growing it again this year!