Koralik tomatoes

[oldie]

Koralik is a determinate bush variety with high yields of small fruit. Late maturing, Koralik has exceptionally high tolerance to blight. Fruits weigh 12-15 gms, are an appealing bright red colour with a sweet flavour and all tomatoes on a truss ripen together. Koralik will thrive outside in wet seasons where other varieties fail. Grow in a container on the patio or in open beds. Use for salads or chutney. Has anyone tried these?

[grenhouse]

grew them last year. Didn't rate them to be honest, not very good taste, and germination wasn't brilliant. I got mine as a freebie trial from DTBrowns last year. Shared them with a few people on the lottie who also said that they wouldn't grow them again.

But, the beauty of growing different tomatoes is that everyone likes different varieties, so if in doubt give them a go!

Steve

[grenhouse]

Infact Oldie,

Have just got my DT Browns catalogue and there is the result from the Koralik trial:

"There were lots of positive mentions about it but, on balance, we have decided not to list the variety as many of you reported problems with germination, too small fruit size and no special flavour."

Steve

[oldie]

Thanks for that, I won't bother. There are so many other good ones to try!

[Bramble_killer]

thanks! I was just looking at these from realseeds

[poly]

I grew them last year and was pleased with their performance and taste. Good early production of cherries, ripe fruits are sweet enough to be eating from the plant and have fair balance of flavour. Ripe fruit hold well on the bush and once picked. I liked them enough to save seed to grow again.

I remember being suprised DT Brown were not listing them, but taste is individual. I'd say worth growing

[zazen999]

I'm going to be growing one or two from Real Seeds; even thought the photo on the real seeds website is bonkers I'm trying them this year.

[grenhouse]

like I say, if in doubt have a go! Afterall if everyone had the same tastes/wants/needs we would only have a couple of varieties of toms to grow rather than the hundreds! Thats why I like growing different varieties every year, got 7 this year!

Good luck and hope you like them!

Steve

[Jono]

I grew them and again, didn't have much luck. My pot tomatoes have never been very good. I might have underestimated the water they need.

I like the idea of being able to pick some for salad without having to go to the allotment, so will try again this year. Might choose another variety though.

[zazen999]

Jono - may I heartily recommend Maskotka for that!

There was a packet given away free last year, I sowed them all and they kept us in salad sized toms for months and months.....last ones were still being eaten the week before Christmad. I've kept some for this year, but they were absolutely brilliant in pots.

[Sylvan]

I grew them last year and was pleased with their performance and taste. Good early production of cherries, ripe fruits are sweet enough to be eating from the plant and have fair balance of flavour. Ripe fruit hold well on the bush and once picked. I liked them enough to save seed to grow again.

I remember being suprised DT Brown were not listing them, but taste is individual. I'd say worth growing

I've just ordered some from DT Brown.

[Potstubsdustbins]

Jono I think you have hit the nail on the head. To water my tumblers in hanging baskets I use a hose pipe with spray attachment and literally flood the basket to overflowing.

I have 4 baskets on a south facing wall so when the day is unusually hot and they are in full fruit. I go out in the late evening, start at one end work my way along all four baskets and then go back to the start and do it all over again.

Colin

[Jono]

I think that's what I'm going to have to do. Some days last year I didn't water them at all. I got loads at the allotment, so they kind of took over and I neglected the others.

Zazen - just seen your recommendation, missed that before. Will check them out.

[Florence Fennel]

Just shows how different tastes are! This has given me a few ideas, thank you.

[zazen999]

I'm going big style on bush toms this year as we are having to move locations in the summer at one of my schools.....so we are growing in pots that will move to the new location with the pupils.

It's exciting if not a little scarey - trying to choose good quality tomatoes that are bush only....