It is that time of year when we look at some of our tomato crop
and decide which varieties are worth growing again.
This year we did some research and tried to identify some tomatoes which have a low number of “days” – the time from flowering to ripe fruit. Even so, it has not been a good year for our crop, both the amount of fruit and the degree of ripening have not been the best.
We had to track down the seed for Crushed Heart on eBay as it does not seem to be available commercially
We will grow this again (from our own saved seed)
Another new find we will grow again is Costoluto Fiorentino
because they are an exciting shape, if for no the reason.
Another visually exciting variety is Tigerella
He haven’t grown many large varieties in recent years but Black Russian we will sow again
Black Cherry
we are not so sure about. They have not properly ripened even though they look exciting.
Other varieties from this year which will grow again are
Black Opal
Brandy Boy
Ildi
Matina
Red Cherry
Roma
Sungold
and Sweet Aperitif
while, after growing it for several years, we are giving up on Ailsa Craig.
Any suggestions for things to try are very welcome…
Gribin Isaf 