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    Stumbled on this site, which looks very interesting.

    https://www.tomatobomo.com/en/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA1NbhBRCBARIsAKOTmUsJrWLnypyey087Z7V65rialUAEYNsE_isoDMUTuzs99KyEfGlJG2AaAm-qEALw_wcB#s[43][]:3163&s[46][]:&s[47][]:&s[48][]:&s[49][]:&s[50][]:&s[3][]:2261&ash[3][]:2261&rg:&sid:2&h:home&abs:YToxOntpOjA7aToyMjYxO30:
    Last edited by DannyK; 09-01-2019, 05:40 PM.
    Riddlesdown (S Croydon)

  • #2
    Good link! Some other resources I use when researching tomato varieties:

    Category:Tomato Variety List - Tatiana's TOMATOBase
    TomatovilleŽ Gardening Forums
    Tomato Growers Supply Company
    https://www.tomatofest.com/

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    • #3
      It all gets terribly confusing when some sites list a variety as f1 or determinate and another site says it is open-pollinated and is an indeterminate/cordon variety - or some other recombination in the desciptions

      They just seem to adjust the wording, as a justification to supply fewer seeds at a higher price. Me, cynical? - never

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      • #4
        From all the varieties that you can pick from how many do you think really make a difference taste wise, there is a difference in size from one variety to an other a difference in growth habit also a difference in colour and a difference in hardiness, (whither it will grow well inside or out) there is even a difference in skin thickness but in the past I have found that watering and feeding can make a greater difference to the taste than variety does
        it may be a struggle to reach the top, but once your over the hill your problems start.

        Member of the Nutters Club but I think I am just there to make up the numbers

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        • #5
          I think some of them taste completely different, and not always in a nice way
          That's why I've been trying some new ones, each year - until I settle on a my favourites.
          I've already got some that are now repeated each year - so I'm nearly there.
          Then there will be no need to buy/trial any more

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Thelma Sanders View Post
            I think some of them taste completely different, and not always in a nice way
            That's why I've been trying some new ones, each year - until I settle on a my favourites.
            I've already got some that are now repeated each year - so I'm nearly there.
            Then there will be no need to buy/trial any more
            Thelma, I would be interested in your opinion on your favourite tasting tomatoes.
            It's always good to get a recommendation.

            And when your back stops aching,
            And your hands begin to harden.
            You will find yourself a partner,
            In the glory of the garden.

            Rudyard Kipling.sigpic

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            • #7
              Originally posted by bramble View Post
              Thelma, I would be interested in your opinion on your favourite tasting tomatoes.
              It's always good to get a recommendation.
              Bearing in mind I like my toms to have a bit of acid bite in with the sweetness ....
              The greenhouse cordon plants :
              Rosella (Raspberry red cherry size fruits, my seeds originally from Deano in a swap )
              Jaune Flamme (orange mid-size Heirloom tom) and/or Orange Paruche F1, same taste as JF but fruits a little smaller.
              Nectar Rose (Pinky red Heirloom, a bit bigger than JF but still not beefsteak)
              I also love the taste of Black Cherry, picked just before it looks fully ripe - but the skins do split unless you are very careful with watering.
              Early/small tom plant grown in a pot on the windowledge for the first few months, is Peardrops, small pearshaped tom, F1 which tastes quite lemony to me

              I think San Marzano are the best tasting of the cooking toms, but it doesn't have a great yield and it is very late to ripen, here, so I'm still trying others to see if another one will challenge it, tastewise

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              • #8
                My problem with Rosella was that not many made it out of the greenhouse! A few did split.
                Riddlesdown (S Croydon)

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                • #9
                  Thanks Thelma, I like the sound of Necter Rose and Jaunne Flamme...I may give them a try.

                  And when your back stops aching,
                  And your hands begin to harden.
                  You will find yourself a partner,
                  In the glory of the garden.

                  Rudyard Kipling.sigpic

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                  • #10
                    To be honest, and may think a few of you may also regard me as being synical!

                    But a lot of the plant breeders are only out to make big dollar!

                    I am a firm believer, if it does well for me and adapts to my own growing conditions it gets my vote!

                    Sungold: although an F1 and will happily buy fresh seed of these things every year as the family just adore them!

                    Rosella: now a staple I grow and can grow out after many deliberations came to the conclusion it was open pollinated and will happily come true to the parent as many of you have discovered after sharing the seed I saved

                    Shirley! Have grown these things for years, Yellow Perfection likewise!

                    Gardeners Delight as above!

                    Never really thought about it!

                    Maybe I should!
                    "Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad"

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                    • #11
                      Deano, Rosello is definitely open pollinated, bred by Gourmet Genetics who say
                      Gourmet Genetics was established in 2011 to market the range of cherry tomatoes bred by Mark Rowland. The name was chosen to reflect the commitment to innovative breeding for outstanding flavour and quality.

                      Breeding objectives are focused on the amateur market, where there is a real need for modern, high quality open pollinated varieties.
                      Gourmet Genetics - specialist breeders of tomatoes and chillies

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                      • #12
                        Cheers Thelma!
                        "Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad"

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