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KurtNYC

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18. Here is video from a similar experiment last year with 18 varieties

Wed Apr 2, 2014, 09:32 AM

Apr 2014

that included Mortgage Lifter and Celebrity:

In general the hybrids did better than the heirlooms with the top producers being Juliette, Sungold and Sweet 100s. This was a test of varieties side-by-side in a biodynamic environment with organic compost in Knickerbocher loam. They were not sprayed and were allowed to develop blight and any other conditions they were prone to.

Taste wise, the Brandywine and the Green Zebra were outstanding, with Sungold and Mortgage Lifter doing well. Middle of the pack was Juliette, Sweet 100, Celebrity, Black Krim, Beefsteak, Oxheart and not recommended were: Stupice, and Mister Stripey.

Blight resistance: Celebrity, Sweet 100, Sungold, Beefsteak, Green Zebra
Nailed by blight: Stripey, Black Prince, Black Krim, Roma, Seeds of Change organic Cherry

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hey, i am participating in a tomato research project [View all] mopinko Mar 2014 OP

I could write a chapter of a book just on your post! NRaleighLiberal Mar 2014 #1

specifically mopinko Mar 2014 #5

Your Lucky Cross Aerows Mar 2014 #8

Would be interested in knowing what the test parameters are. dixiegrrrrl Mar 2014 #2

here's what he says- mopinko Mar 2014 #7

I've tried growing some heirlooms LiberalEsto Mar 2014 #3

I'm doing beefsteak and romas seedlings right now Major Nikon Mar 2014 #4

I'm a fan of Arkansas Traveler. femmocrat Mar 2014 #6

OK - here's some comments on the list NRaleighLiberal Mar 2014 #9

ok, this is not my trial. mopinko Mar 2014 #10

Ah....if you are looking for a good six tomato comparison.... NRaleighLiberal Mar 2014 #11

i think they are after more productivity than flavor. mopinko Mar 2014 #12

If you want productivity I would suggest "Lemon Boy" Botany Mar 2014 #13

I've gotten seeds for Aerows Mar 2014 #14

the thing about starting squash family seeds mopinko Mar 2014 #15

I'm growing mine inside Aerows Apr 2014 #16

they need a lot of light mopinko Apr 2014 #17

Here is video from a similar experiment last year with 18 varieties KurtNYC Apr 2014 #18

i think the trouble with green tomatoes is seeing that it is time to pick them. mopinko Apr 2014 #19