Porter

Tracydr · July 31, 2015

I have to say that I was a little skeptical about this tomato. As a small, not cherry,not paste red or pink tomato I almost didn't try it. It did really well in heat and seemed to not be as effected by stink bugs or army worms. Taste is really delicious and the fact that each one is a perfect little egg shaped ping pong ball makes them easy to process for the dryer or sauce.
Overall, great tomato and will be on must grow list with Carbon Copy and Spudakee/Cherokee Purple.
This year's garden has been difficult. No running water, lots of bugs ( first time in this spot, surrounded by weeds and corn/soybeans.). It's been extremely hot and we've had very little rain since May, even when the surrounding area gets storms.
Getting close to getting my well! Will be able to water my garden and horse pen, will make a lot of difference.

GardeningCook · July 31, 2015

I have to say that I clicked on this thinking of Porter the beer, since it's one of my favorites - lol!!

**mdvpc** · July 31, 2015

Tracy-Sounds like you got the original Porter-I grew it several times-egg shaped. Was it pink?

AlittleSalt · July 31, 2015

Porter thrives well in dry times. When you get your well, don't over water them. I found in the almost daily rain back in May that Porter doesn't like too much water. It's one of our favorites for sure.

**carolyn137** · July 31, 2015

I think this is a very impotant recent thread here about the several different versions of Porter.

http://tomatoville.com/showthread.ph...hlight=porters

Carolyn

Tracydr · July 31, 2015

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdvpc

Tracy-Sounds like you got the original Porter-I grew it several times-egg shaped. Was it pink?

Yes, I believe it is pink,not red.

Tracydr · July 31, 2015

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlittleSalt

Porter thrives well in dry times. When you get your well, don't over water them. I found in the almost daily rain back in May that Porter doesn't like too much water. It's one of our favorites for sure.

I like that it doesn't split and doesn't seem to be getting as many blemishes from stink bugs or worms. I'll be sure not to water it too much as I love the concentrated,sweet/complex flavor.

AlittleSalt · July 31, 2015

Tracy, I looked up where you're at. First frost is around November 1. Porter should keep producing until frost or freeze gets them.

We had them produce until a very heavy freeze in late November last year.

**mdvpc** · August 1, 2015

Tracy-Can you post who your seed source is?

Douglas14 · August 1, 2015

Soon after I started growing heirloom tomatoes(about 20 years ago), I tried Porter. I thought it was quite good fresh. A trouble free fruit, if I recall correctly. I grew it about 3 seasons, then kind of forgot about it. It was dark pink, egg-shaped, and about 1.5" long. I remember taking them to work, in a plastic sandwich bag, to eat at lunchtime.
Thanks for this post, reminding me of it. I'll put it on my list for next year. I'd also like to know your seed source Tracy, as I want the real thing.

July 31, 2015	#1
Tracydr Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2011 Location: Laurinburg, North Carolina, zone 7 Posts: 3,207	Porter I have to say that I was a little skeptical about this tomato. As a small, not cherry,not paste red or pink tomato I almost didn't try it. It did really well in heat and seemed to not be as effected by stink bugs or army worms. Taste is really delicious and the fact that each one is a perfect little egg shaped ping pong ball makes them easy to process for the dryer or sauce. Overall, great tomato and will be on must grow list with Carbon Copy and Spudakee/Cherokee Purple. This year's garden has been difficult. No running water, lots of bugs ( first time in this spot, surrounded by weeds and corn/soybeans.). It's been extremely hot and we've had very little rain since May, even when the surrounding area gets storms. Getting close to getting my well! Will be able to water my garden and horse pen, will make a lot of difference.

July 31, 2015	#2
GardeningCook Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 115	I have to say that I clicked on this thinking of Porter the beer, since it's one of my favorites - lol!! __________________ My body is a temple. Unfortunately, it's a fixer-upper.

July 31, 2015	#3
mdvpc Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 4,386	Tracy-Sounds like you got the original Porter-I grew it several times-egg shaped. Was it pink? __________________ Michael

July 31, 2015	#5
carolyn137 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate NY, zone 4b/5a Posts: 21,169	I think this is a very impotant recent thread here about the several different versions of Porter. http://tomatoville.com/showthread.ph...hlight=porters Carolyn __________________ Carolyn

August 1, 2015	#9
mdvpc Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 4,386	Tracy-Can you post who your seed source is? __________________ Michael

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AlittleSalt BANNED FOR LIFE Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 13,333	Porter thrives well in dry times. When you get your well, don't over water them. I found in the almost daily rain back in May that Porter doesn't like too much water. It's one of our favorites for sure.

August 1, 2015	#10
Douglas14 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 602	Soon after I started growing heirloom tomatoes(about 20 years ago), I tried Porter. I thought it was quite good fresh. A trouble free fruit, if I recall correctly. I grew it about 3 seasons, then kind of forgot about it. It was dark pink, egg-shaped, and about 1.5" long. I remember taking them to work, in a plastic sandwich bag, to eat at lunchtime. Thanks for this post, reminding me of it. I'll put it on my list for next year. I'd also like to know your seed source Tracy, as I want the real thing.