Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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June 22, 2016
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2013
Location: glendora ca
Posts: 2,560
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My Favorite New Variety...............
So i grew two Honey Giant plants this year and it did not take long for the first one to go down early. The second plant however powered through and produced several big juicy beefsteaks. All the tomatoes were delicious and consistent until one wasn't. Honey giant typically has yellow seed gel and looks similar to a orange bicolor but slightly different. The one tomato in question looked very different from its siblings. This one had a tricolor to it with green seed gel and a very pronounced red streaking in the interior that i was not expecting when i cut into it. The consistency of the meat of the tomato was that of a papaya. If you have ever eaten papaya it has a texture like no other fruit and almost sticks to your teeth as you bite into it. This tomato had that consistency. Now the flavor of a typical Honey Giant is very good but this particular tomato in question was hands down the best tasting tomato i have ever eaten. Now i do not say that lightly because i typically grow anywhere between 50 to 200 varieties every year and have sampled some of the best. This flavor in my opinion beats any beefsteak and and even beats Purple Haze F1. I know i sound crazy but its true. It tastes like fruit with a hint of acid. When my wife and i ate it all we could keep saying is "man this is the best tomato we have ever eaten". Anyway now that i wished i had another one the good news is that i saved every seed possible in this tomato and am starting seed this weekend in hopes of striking gold again. Let me know what you all think of this mater.
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June 22, 2016
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2013
Location: glendora ca
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These are the other Honey Giant tomatoes off of the same plant. The one in question is in the upper right of the first picture.
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June 22, 2016
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Tomatopalooza™ Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: NC-Zone 7
Posts: 2,188
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That looks as good as your description. Very nice find!
So, if you want to see how it performs on the east coast, I would be glad to volunteer!  Lee
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June 22, 2016
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: S.E. Wisconsin Zone 5b
Posts: 1,831
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June 22, 2016
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Pulaski County, Arkansas
Posts: 1,239
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Very nice and thanks for sharing. Enjoy.
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June 22, 2016
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Joplin MO
Posts: 1,398
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That is a beautiful tomato! I hope you are able to get more of the same from the new seed. Stuff like this sure makes growing heirloom tomatoes such a great and delicious hobby.
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June 22, 2016
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Danbury, CT
Posts: 492
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Wow! That is so beautiful! I hope the seed produces more of the same. Would like to grow that some day. Good luck!
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June 22, 2016
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Long island
Posts: 456
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Very nice. I'll volunteer zone 7 Long Island
Old chef |
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June 22, 2016
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2009
Location: GA
Posts: 55
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NICE!
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June 22, 2016
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Sunol, CA
Posts: 2,723
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Looks great!
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June 22, 2016
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: 6a - NE Tennessee
Posts: 4,538
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And, I'm volunteering to test it here on the western side of the Appalachians - in the high country at the edge of the Cumberland Plateau - where today, the humidity is 97% and the temperature is already 82.
You know, that's about like Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. 
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June 22, 2016
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: selmer, tn
Posts: 2,944
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WHAT A BEAUTY! LOOKING like that It JUST HAD TO BE GOOD.
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June 22, 2016
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: France
Posts: 142
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Exciting ! Hope this is an heritable mutation
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June 22, 2016
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Plantation, Florida zone 10
Posts: 9,283
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That is a stunner. Want to see how it does in a South Fl. Winter grow out? I volunteer. You might even be able to save postage and combine it with the Enjoyas.
Seriously, if your passing out seeds, I would love some.
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June 22, 2016
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Zone 6 Northern Kentucky
Posts: 1,094
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Looks awesome. I would volunteer for a Northern Kentucky trial. Be glad to send you a SASE/bag. PM's are welcome.
Last edited by wildcat62; June 22, 2016 at 07:07 PM. |
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