tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post1485221000740705591..comments2024-03-24T11:10:13.186-04:00Comments on The Gardening Me: End of Season Review - Tomatoes - Part 2Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-5966154296043177932014-11-25T08:27:51.063-05:002014-11-25T08:27:51.063-05:00That's the thing - so many things can affect f...That's the thing - so many things can affect flavour (including personal taste). Growing varieties that others have grown and enjoyed is a great starting point but you shouldn't limit yourself to those for that very reason. And that goes for any veg, really.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-62597654794872167492014-11-25T06:19:07.593-05:002014-11-25T06:19:07.593-05:00I've grown both Cherokee Purple and Brandywine...I've grown both Cherokee Purple and Brandywine. The later never tasted all that good to me, but CP did. I always wonder how much our soil impacts the taste. Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-67777828899108356152014-11-24T17:27:48.451-05:002014-11-24T17:27:48.451-05:00I purchased my Brandywine seeds from OSC seeds whi...I purchased my Brandywine seeds from OSC seeds which is a seed company here in Ontario. But if I had to order again, I would probably go with Pinetree. I used them last year and loved them! They offer small packets (who really needs 50 seeds of one variety?) at amazing prices & their customer service is great.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-37878921966026162552014-11-24T17:22:24.567-05:002014-11-24T17:22:24.567-05:00You are so right - I am just starting on my journe...You are so right - I am just starting on my journey through the world of tomato varieties and I just want to try them all! I'll have to remember to try drying Mountain Magic next year - hopefully I'll have a dehydrator by then.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-48474577651203449392014-11-24T17:14:42.624-05:002014-11-24T17:14:42.624-05:00You sure do keep great records! I have to agree t...You sure do keep great records! I have to agree that your Brandywine is pretty. I have had some ugly looking ones. Who do you order from? Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-2057043796320407802014-11-24T15:22:52.723-05:002014-11-24T15:22:52.723-05:00I just read through your reviews, and you certainl...I just read through your reviews, and you certainly seem to have done a thorough analysis! It is so easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer number of tomato varieties available, and by the hype surrounding many of them. At the end of the day, all that really matters is what works and tastes best for you!<br /><br />In my garden, I have yet to taste a great Brandywine. I have no doubt that others love them, but they just don't do much here. It's probably too hot or humid for them. Mt Magic sure does well here though. It's also great for drying. Black Cherry is an o/p variety that consistently does well here too.Dave @ HappyAcreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441364543023807886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-72459278557679749242014-11-24T12:55:52.995-05:002014-11-24T12:55:52.995-05:00So many things can affect productivity and flavour...So many things can affect productivity and flavour - the only way to know if a particular veg suits your garden & tastes is to try it. And trying different varieties really is half the fun. I'm going to make a note of Chianti Rose - it sounds fabulous!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-17678239975154096122014-11-24T10:51:13.626-05:002014-11-24T10:51:13.626-05:00How interesting, Brandywine has never produced tha...How interesting, Brandywine has never produced that vaunted flavor in my garden. But one of the best performing tomatoes in my garden this year is a Brandywine/Italian cross. Chianti Rose has been disease resistant, relatively productive, and delicious. Funny how things work out like that.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-2646864457934359762014-11-24T08:25:38.114-05:002014-11-24T08:25:38.114-05:00Thanks Sue! The Brandywines certainly were delici...Thanks Sue! The Brandywines certainly were delicious, even though our weather was less than favourable - I'm actually quite surprised they tasted as good as they did, considering the lack of heat this summer. No wonder they get so many rave reviews!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-42497812729852262542014-11-24T07:38:13.575-05:002014-11-24T07:38:13.575-05:00Your brandywines are sure a LOT prettier than mine...Your brandywines are sure a LOT prettier than mine---all cracked and hideous they were--but you nailed it---it's the TASTE . And really, isn't that the most important thing.<br />I rarely get more than 4 or 5 a year--our season is too short--but OMG--never is a tomato more enjoyed than those few.<br />Love love love your very thorough notes. I wish I were better at keeping records.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.com