Garden Mastery Tips
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June 2005 |
Tomato Trial Varieties
Slicer Tomato Varieties
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Beefmaster Days to Harvest: 80 Avg. Fruit Size: 3.57 in. Avg. Fruit Wt: 8.22 oz. Yield: 9.56 lb/plant Indeterminate Our Flavor Comments: A bit bland, mild tomato flavor Seed Supplier: Lilly Miller |
Bradley Pink Days to Harvest: 74 Avg. Fruit Size: 2.34 in. Avg. Fruit Wt: 4.21 oz. Yield: 4.70 lb/plant Indeterminate Our Flavor Comments: Sweet, flavorful, juicy Seed Supplier: Lilly Miller |
Brandywine Days to Harvest: 79 Avg. Fruit Size: 2.88 in. Avg. Fruit Wt: 9.42 oz. Yield: 4.06 lb/plant Indeterminate Our Flavor Comments: Bland with a touch of sweetness; meaty texture Seed Supplier: Lilly Miller |
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Caro Rich Days to Harvest: 75-80 Avg. Fruit Size: 2.39 in. Avg. Fruit Wt: 4.35 oz. Yield: 3.46 lb/plant Indeterminate Our Flavor Comments: Sour, mealy; good when dried Seed Supplier: Lilly Miller |
Celebrity Days to Harvest: 70 Avg. Fruit Size: 2.85 in. Avg. Fruit Wt: 4.42 oz. Yield: 7.15 lb/plant Indeterminate Our Flavor Comments: Good texture, slightly citrus flavor with an aftertaste of sweetness Seed Supplier: Lilly Miller |
Delicious Days to Harvest: 65 Avg. Fruit Size: 2.71 in. Avg. Fruit Weight: 5.41 oz. Yield: 7.35 lb/plant Our Flavor Comments: n/a Indeterminate Seed Supplier: Territorial Seed Company |
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Early Cascade Days to Harvest: 65 Avg. Fruit Size: 1.97 in. Avg. Fruit Wt: 2.37 oz. Yield: 5.98 lb/plant Indeterminate Our Flavor Comments: Mild tomato flavor Seed Supplier: Lilly Miller |
Early Girl Days to Harvest: 70 Avg. Fruit Size: 2.23 in. Avg. Fruit Weight: 3.27 oz. Yield: 5.72 lb/plant Our Flavor Comments: Sweet, juicy and firm; very good flavor Indeterminate Seed Supplier: Territorial Seed Company |
Fantastic Days to Harvest: 65 Avg. Fruit Size: 2.23 in. Avg. weight: 4.03 oz. Yield: 7.43 lb/plant Our Flavor Comments: Good, juicy, mild with a sweet aftertaste Indeterminate Seed Supplier: Territorial Seed Company |
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Green Zebra Days to Harvest: 72 Avg. Fruit Size: 2.77 in. Avg. Fruit Weight: 2.20 oz. Yield: 3.42 lb/plant Our Flavor Comments: Juicy, tart and slightly acidic Determinate Seed Supplier: Tomato Grower Supply |
High Carotene Days to Harvest: 65 Avg. Fruit Size: 1.80 in. Avg. weight: 1.30 oz. Yield: 4.89 lb/plant Our Flavor Comments: Mildly sweet, juicy, pleasant Indeterminate Seed Supplier: Territorial Seed Company |
Homestead Days to Harvest: 72 Avg. Fruit Size: 2.24 in. Avg. Fruit Weight: 3.66 oz. Yield: 5.00 lb/plant Our Flavor Comments: Bland, juicy, mildly acidic Determinate Seed Supplier: Totally Tomatoes |
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Jet Star Days to Harvest: 65 Avg. Fruit Size: 2.64 in. Avg. Fruit Weight: 4.54 oz. Yield: 9.78 lb/plant Our Flavor Comments: Acidic with sweet undertones Indeterminate Seed Supplier: Harris Seeds |
Legend Days to Harvest: 65 Avg. Fruit Size: 2.20 in. Avg. Fruit Weight: 3.60 oz. Yield: 6.81 lb/plant Our Flavor Comments: Mild flavor, slightly acidic Determinate Seed Supplier: Territorial Seed Company |
Lemon Boy Days to Harvest: 80 Avg. Fruit Size: 2.00 in. Avg. Fruit Weight: 2.24 oz. Yield: 3.62 lb/plant Our Flavor Comments: n/a Indeterminate Seed Supplier: Lake Valley Seeds |
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Manitoba Days to Harvest: 79 Avg. Fruit Size: 2.00 in. Avg. Fruit Weight: 2.45 oz. Yield: 7.84 lb/plant Our Flavor Comments: Juicy, slightly tart (especially the skin) Determinate Seed Supplier: Territorial Seed Company |
Mountain Delight Days to Harvest: 78 Avg. Fruit Size: 2.43 in. Avg. Fruit Weight: 4.71 oz. Yield: 9.07 lb/plant Our Flavor Comments: Slightly sweet, juicy, and firm; nice mild flavor Determinate Seed Supplier: Totally Tomatoes |
Mountain Fresh Days to Harvest: 70-80 Avg. Fruit Size: 2.18 in. Avg. Fruit Weight: 4.61 oz. Yield: 6.02 lb/plant Our Flavor Comments: Acidic, firm, mild flavor Determinate Seed Supplier: Totally Tomatoes |
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Mountain Pride Days to Harvest: 70-80 Avg. Fruit Size: 1.81 in. Avg. Fruit Weight: 3.85 oz. Yield: 7.78 lb/plant Our Flavor Comments: Meaty, firm, very mild flavor Determinate Seed Supplier: Totally Tomatoes |
Mountain Spring Days to Harvest: 70-80 Avg. Fruit Size: 2.44 in. Avg. Fruit Weight: 4.85 oz. Yield: 6.25 lb/plant Our Flavor Comments: Mild, firm, slightly acidic Determinate Seed Supplier: Totally Tomatoes |
Northern Delight Days to Harvest: 58 Avg. Fruit Size: 1.60 in. Avg. Fruit Weight: 1.21 oz. Yield: 6.45 lb/plant Our Flavor Comments: Juicy, sour and sweet, flavorful Determinate Seed Supplier: Territorial Seed Company |
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Seattle Best Days to Harvest: 72 Avg. Fruit Size: 2.17 in. Avg. Fruit Weight: 2.66 oz. Yield: 6.29 lb/plant Our Flavor Comments: Juicy, sour, good flavor, slightly acidic Indeterminate Seed Supplier: Territorial Seed Company |
Stupice Days to Harvest: 70-80 Avg. Fruit Size: 1.71 in. Avg. Fruit Weight: 1.82 oz. Yield: 4.78 lb/plant Our Flavor Comments: Sweet, juicy, very good full flavor Indeterminate Seed Supplier: Abundant Life Seed Foundation |
Yellow Perfection Days to Harvest: 70-75 Avg. Fruit Size: 1.66 in. Avg. Fruit Weight: 1.27 oz. Yield: 3.92 lb/plant Our Flavor Comments: Sweet, smooth, good flavor Indeterminate Seed Supplier: Seeds of Change |
Cherry Tomato Varieties
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Gold Nugget Days to Harvest: 51 Avg. Fruit Size: 1.07 in. Avg. Fruit Weight: 0.41 oz. Yield: 6.85 lb/plant Our Flavor Comments: n/a Determinate Seed Supplier: Territorial Seed Company |
Peace Vine Days to Harvest: 70-80 Avg. Fruit Size: 0.88 in. Avg. Fruit Weight: 0.23 oz. Yield: 2.21 lb/plant Our Flavor Comments: n/a Indeterminate Seed Supplier: Seeds of Change |
Red Cherry Days to Harvest: 65 Avg. Fruit Size: 1.29 in. Avg. Fruit Weight: 0.68 oz. Yield: 2.69 lb/plant Our Flavor Comments: n/a Indeterminate Seed Supplier: Lilly Miller |
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Red Currant Days to Harvest: 65 Avg. Fruit Size: 0.56 in. Avg. Fruit Weight: 0.08 oz. Yield: 1.55 lb/plant Our Flavor Comments: n/a Indeterminate Seed Supplier: Seeds of Change |
Sungold Days to Harvest: 58 Avg. Fruit Size: 1.01 in. Avg. Fruit Weight: 0.33 oz. Yield: 3.26 lb/plant Our Flavor Comments: n/a Indeterminate Seed Supplier: ShepherdÕs Garden Seeds |
Sweet Million Days to Harvest: 60 Avg. Fruit Size: 1.09 in. Avg. Fruit Weight: 0.38 oz. Yield: 2.50 lb/plant Our Flavor Comments: n/a Indeterminate Seed Supplier: Territorial Seed Company |
Plum Tomato Varieties
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Black Plum Days to Harvest: 75-80 Avg. Fruit Size: 1.27 in. Avg. Fruit Wt: 0.96 oz. Yield: 3.65 lb/plant Our Flavor Comments: Indeterminate Our Flavor Comments: A bit bland, mild tomato flavor Seed Supplier: Lilly Miller |
Juliet Days to Harvest: 60 Avg. Fruit Size: 1.13 in. Avg. weight: 0.87 oz. Yield: 5.24 lb/plant Our Flavor Comments: n/a Determinate Seed Supplier: Johnny’s |
Quimbaya Days to Harvest: 80 Avg. Fruit Size: 2.03 in. Avg. Fruit Weight: 2.61 oz. Yield: 3.70 lb/plant Our Flavor Comments: Very firm and mild Indeterminate Seed Supplier: Totally Tomatoes |
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San Marzano Days to Harvest: 80 Avg. Fruit Size: 1.59 in. Avg. Fruit Weight: 1.45 oz. Yield: 4.67 lb/plant Our Flavor Comments: Mealy, firm, bland Indeterminate Seed Supplier: Lake Valley Seeds |