After 8 years of trials, I've decided that almost anything will work if you recognize that our growing season (without augmented misting systems, shade covers etc.) is late February through June, maybe to mid-July. I do not know the varieties you are trying, although I've heard that Sophie's Choice does well here. I am after good tomato flavor, and I do not care if it's from an heirloom or a hybrid. Winners for me have been Big Beef (flavor varies year to year from supermarket to superb), Lemon Boy, Goose Creek, Gardener's Delight, Black Krim, Tami G, Stupice, Marglobe (great flavor, low production), Moreton and others. Losers have been Mule Team, Hawaiian Tropic, Brandy Boy (every single time) and most super late season varieties. They just do not have enough time to set fruit before it's 100 degrees every day. Good luck. I'd love to hear from you in August as to what worked for you. My results vary every year.
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