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Originally Posted by nctomatoman
of all of the hundreds of varieties I've grown over the years, Red Brandywine and Cherokee Purple seem to be the most disease tolerant varieties I've grown - I've not lost either to disease, ever, if my memory serves me correctly.
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I've noticed that my Cherokee Purples seem to have a very strong resistance to foliage diseases, but my wilt takes them down quick. They are a pretty tough variety overall though.
Not much does survive my yard's wilt, (SunGold and other small cherries, currant tomatoes, etc.). It just amazes me how the disease that kills some plants so fast can be totally ignored by other plants. Thus showing the need for genetic diversity.