Which one of these?

housemouse · February 26, 2006

I need advice on which of two "early" tomatoes might do best here in the "lake-effect" region of Western NY.

I have my Moskvich (sp?) seeds, but am considering adding Stupice as an early variety. What are your opinions which has the better taste, and which would perform better.

I know taste is in the buds of the tester, but I have limited space, and want to make the most of it!

Johnny's used to carry Stupice, I think! Anyone know why it was dropped from the catalog?

Edited to add that I am growing other tasty varieties that you all have recommended, such as Brandywine (Johnny's is my seed source) but I am hoping for some reasonably edible early ones...

MikeInCypress · February 26, 2006

Stupice is great for the first of the season "slicer". It is better than store bought/ I have never grown Moscovich but some say it tastes better. I am growing Stupice, Kimberly, Silvery Fir Tree and Sophies Choice as my earlies this year and I added Early Girl to see why everyone says it is so bad.

Good Luck

Michael

bully · February 26, 2006

I'd go with the Moskovich

For me it wasn't that early girl was so bad but that it wasn't as good or as early as some would say...in my zone

jwr6404 · February 26, 2006

I've grown both here in the PNW and if I can find an extra pot I will grow the Moskvich again this year. It was much better IMO. Stupice was OK though.

housemouse · February 27, 2006

Thanks for the thumbs up on the Moskovich. I am so eager for the right time to plant here, and it seems so far away!

:::sighing:::

lumierefrere · February 27, 2006

Stupice did really well here, very productive, but Siberia was earlier. Good determinate tomato while you're waiting for the others. The earliest I had was Schelkovsky, though, and I'm a huge fan of that. The last two are perfectly happy in 5 gallon buckets which enabled me to start them earlier than the others and I carted them outside on the nice days and brought them in at night.

Barb

Earl · March 3, 2006

One of my better early types last year was Moscvich which I got from Andrey 2-3 years ago. It could be same as Moskovich or etc. spelling. I've got 3 seedlings going now.

February 26, 2006	#1
housemouse Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 13	Which one of these? I need advice on which of two "early" tomatoes might do best here in the "lake-effect" region of Western NY. I have my Moskvich (sp?) seeds, but am considering adding Stupice as an early variety. What are your opinions which has the better taste, and which would perform better. I know taste is in the buds of the tester, but I have limited space, and want to make the most of it! Johnny's used to carry Stupice, I think! Anyone know why it was dropped from the catalog? Edited to add that I am growing other tasty varieties that you all have recommended, such as Brandywine (Johnny's is my seed source) but I am hoping for some reasonably edible early ones...

February 26, 2006	#4
jwr6404 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: University Place, WA Posts: 481	I've grown both here in the PNW and if I can find an extra pot I will grow the Moskvich again this year. It was much better IMO. Stupice was OK though. __________________ Jim

February 26, 2006	#2
MikeInCypress Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 963	Stupice is great for the first of the season "slicer". It is better than store bought/ I have never grown Moscovich but some say it tastes better. I am growing Stupice, Kimberly, Silvery Fir Tree and Sophies Choice as my earlies this year and I added Early Girl to see why everyone says it is so bad. Good Luck Michael

February 26, 2006	#3
bully Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: S.E. MI Posts: 794	I'd go with the Moskovich For me it wasn't that early girl was so bad but that it wasn't as good or as early as some would say...in my zone

February 27, 2006	#5
housemouse Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 13	Thanks for the thumbs up on the Moskovich. I am so eager for the right time to plant here, and it seems so far away! :::sighing:::

February 27, 2006	#6
lumierefrere Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Zone 4 NY Posts: 772	Stupice did really well here, very productive, but Siberia was earlier. Good determinate tomato while you're waiting for the others. The earliest I had was Schelkovsky, though, and I'm a huge fan of that. The last two are perfectly happy in 5 gallon buckets which enabled me to start them earlier than the others and I carted them outside on the nice days and brought them in at night. Barb

March 3, 2006	#7
Earl Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,278	One of my better early types last year was Moscvich which I got from Andrey 2-3 years ago. It could be same as Moskovich or etc. spelling. I've got 3 seedlings going now.