Vast numbers of tomato varieties

[DannyK]

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:

[toomanytommytoes]

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

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

[Thelma Sanders]

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

[rary]

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

[Thelma Sanders]

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

[bramble]

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.

[Thelma Sanders]

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

[DannyK]

My problem with Rosella was that not many made it out of the greenhouse! A few did split.

[bramble]

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

[Deano's "Diggin It"]

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!

[Thelma Sanders]

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

[Deano's "Diggin It"]

Cheers Thelma!