Simple announcement, I’ve now updated the list of tomato cultivars to include those I’ve grown in 2018. That brings to 161 the number listed. 2018 has been a somewhat peculiar year, the tomatoes are early because of the weather. Which is probably a good job because I didn’t do much in the way of thinning…… Continue reading 2018 Update
Month: September 2018
Tomato Pink Tiger (Artisan Pink Tiger)
A pointed, red and pink striped open pollinated tomato on indeterminate plants. Description We got this from the 2017 seed swap (possibly from the same source as Blush Tiger) and again it was a pleasant surprise (well, less of a surprise following Blush last year). I presume its part of the family of tomatoes bred…… Continue reading Tomato Pink Tiger (Artisan Pink Tiger)
Tomato Lima Korai
Red, Plum shaped paste/salad tomato on Indeterminate plants. Description Grown for the first time in 2018 with seeds from a seed swap, we were interested to see how this grew. These plum shaped tomatoes were halfway in size between King Humbert and Radana. My guess is that they are a small paste tomato because (although…… Continue reading Tomato Lima Korai
Tomato Radana
Red, Small Plum shaped paste/salad tomato on Indeterminate plants. Description Grown for the first time in 2018 with seeds from a seed swap, we were interested to see how this grew. The small plum shaped tomatoes (about the same size as Principe Borghese) grew well on a relatively vigorous indeterminate vine. Smaller than most of…… Continue reading Tomato Radana
Tomato Vince
Yellow bell shaped open pollinated tomato on indeterminate plants. Description Vince has yellow, bell-pepper shaped tomatoes with a large cavity and seeds concentrated into a clump in the middle, very similar to Yellow Stuffer. The indeterminate, regular-leafed, plants produce bell-pepper shaped fruit, ideal for stuffing as they are strong walled and nearly empty of seeds.…… Continue reading Tomato Vince
Tomato Carotina/La Carotina
Large Orange tomato on Indeterminate vines. Description Grown for the first time in 2018 with seeds from a seed swap, we were interested to see how this grew. An excellent large orange tomato with a superb rich citrusy flavour. According to the web, its one of the parent of Caro Orange (a cultivar we haven’t…… Continue reading Tomato Carotina/La Carotina
Tomato Big Rainbow
Bicoloured Red and Orange beefsteak tomato on Indeterminate vines. Description Grown for the first time in 2018 with seeds from a seed swap, we were interested to see how this grew. A lovely bi-coloured fruit with a rich and somehow creamy taste which is very similar to Marvel Stripes so again its one of those…… Continue reading Tomato Big Rainbow
Tomato Halina
Medium sized pink beefsteak on indeterminate vines. Description Grown for the first time in 2018 with seeds from a seed swap, we were interested to see how this grew. Its hard to find any information on the web about Halina and the source seems to suggest that its a saved F1 Hybrid so I don’t…… Continue reading Tomato Halina
Tomato Bedouin
Brown pear shaped fruit on indeterminate potato leafed vines. Description Grown for the first time in 2018 with seeds from a seed swap, we were interested to see how this grew. Heavy cropping brown pear shaped fruit with the rich flavour and colour of brown tomatoes. The web suggests its a Russian variety and its…… Continue reading Tomato Bedouin
Tomato Bulgarian Pink
Large Pink, pointy ended tomato on Indeterminate Vines. Description Grown for the first time in 2018 with seeds from a seed swap, we were interested to see how this grew. A vigorous plant with large round fruit with a pointy end (like Principe Borghese on steroids). They have a reasonable amount of flesh and seeds…… Continue reading Tomato Bulgarian Pink