Dester vs. Pruden's Purple
I'm using Pruden's Purple as my tasting benchmark. That means when I taste a new tomato, I ask, how does it compare to Pruden's? I'm setting a pretty high standard!
So today I ate a small Pruden's, then I cut into my first and second Dester. Pruden's has a rich, balanced flavor. By comparison, Dester was milder, but with a creamier texture reminiscent of Caspian Pink. The peel on my Dester tomatoes was a little thicker than usual; I don't usually notice it, but on these tomatoes I tended to put it in the compost bucket. Dester was an exceptionally juicy tomato, though with few seeds and gel. It's a good flavored tomato, and I'm glad I tried it. The verdict: In my garden, Pruden's was 2 weeks earlier, more productive (so far), and better tasting. I've picked 2 Dester (total 20.7 oz.) vs. 14 Pruden's (total 111.0 oz.). |
While my Prudens Purple tomato plants are productive and the tomatoes taste very good, I thought my Dester plant was as productive and the taste of Dester was better. The difference can probably be attributed to personal preference. Next year, I have plans for three Dester plants and only one Prudens Purple plant in my garden.
Ted |
Oh how I love Pruden's Purple...it's my favorite tomato variety. I also use it as the tomato to compare all the others to. :)
I've never tried Dester...but i've heard rave reviews about it. Have you grown any other varieties that compare well to Pruden's Purple? ~Alfredo |
Hmm I have not tried either.
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Have not tried Pruden's. Dester for first time this year. Large pink tomatoes; mild but tasty - sweet.
Stump of the World is my favorite thus far this year, with Black Krim and Dester close. |
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