Japanische Zweibel

[mcsee]

This one translates to be called 'Japanese Onion', but it's all tomato. It has a good shape, colour and taste, which is what it's all about.

[Flummery]

That's an intersting one - different shape etc. I agree, taste is the main criterion here!

[mcsee]

Flummery - Here's a couple more shots of this tomato - note the size.

[Flummery]

Wow! That's impressive. Do they have many fruits per truss?

[mcsee]

About 4 fruit per truss, very heavy the way they hang down.

[tiachica]

Looks very pretty. Mhmm... now where to get some seeds...

[Flummery]

Sounds like a winner then. I've never heard of it. Heard of the Japanese trifele (if that's the right spelling?)

[mcsee]

Looks very pretty. Mhmm... now where to get some seeds...

I'm a week out from starting a year of study and have forgot all about the seeds.

[mcsee]

Sounds like a winner then. I've never heard of it. Heard of the Japanese trifele (if that's the right spelling?)

Yes, correct spelling. I think it is a red that turns a dark mahogony colour when ripe. Often called a Japanese Black Trifele, but is neither from Japan, nor Black.

[Flummery]

Yes, correct spelling. I think it is a red that turns a dark mahogony colour when ripe. Often called a Japanese Black Trifele, but is neither from Japan, nor Black.

No wonder I'm confused then! I thought that went with being over 60!

[dave_norm_smith]

Hi

I put a search in for this and got a big fat zero. Is it only available in Oz?

regards

Dave

[dave_norm_smith]

Hi

I tracked your blog back and am I correct in thinking that you have bred that tomato? You appear to have some beautiful toms, I guess it helps with your climate. The Malakhitovaya Shkatulka looks stunning.

Incidentally what's a Qarabali?

regards

Dave

[mcsee]

Hi Dave,
After a name change from Zweibel to Zwiebel, the original seller has them listed here which may be easier for you being so close, in comparison to me.

Japanische zwiebel Angebote - attraktive Preise für Garten Artikel bei eBay.de

I didn't breed them, but got my seed from a member on the Vine about a year ago.

I'm glad you liked my Blog, I'm often a bit behind in updating it. A Qarabali is actually a Maltese Zucchini (Courgette), which as you've seen by the Blog photo is pear shaped and ideal for stuffing.

[mcsee]

I forgot to mention about the Malakhitovaya Shkatulka. I got seeds from another Vine member so they are available in the UK, so maybe a request in Seed Swap may get you some. They are one of our top tasting tomatoes here this season, we love them.

[dave_norm_smith]

Hi

Its a great blog so I have put it in my favourites. All the toms look amazing I just wish I had room for a polytunnel to grow them. We have around 10 minutes of sunshine during the average English summer ( or so it feels at times!) so we don't have the ability to grow outdoors in the same manner as yourself. If you breed a nice basket tomato and need someone to test them, drop me a line. Space being what it is, I bulk up my crop with hanging baskets.

The Malakhitovaya reminds me of some of the large Italian toms you see when you are in the country but again its the sun which is essential.

The Qarabali looks great and like you say, ideal for stuffing! How do you rate it on taste?

Dave