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gorbelly · July 5, 2016

Of course, like a true tomato freak, I'm already thinking about next year's list. I've never tried growing a large yellow or orange variety and thought I'd add one to the list.

What's a good variety that has intense or complex flavor, i.e., not just fruity and sweet? My understanding is that the number of large yellow and orange tomatoes that qualify is not large. I have no objection to sweet per se--I actually enjoy sweetness--as long as there's enough acid or complexity to keep it from being one dimensional.

I was thinking about:

Aunt Gertie's Gold
Lillian's Yellow Heirloom
Yellow Brandywine
KBX

Any others worth considering? Which would you grow and why?

I only have room for one. I know that everyone's tastes differ and that different garden conditions will affect the result. I'm just looking for personal opinions and experiences.

July 5, 2016	#1
gorbelly Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania Posts: 1,069	Intense yellow or orange tomatoes? Of course, like a true tomato freak, I'm already thinking about next year's list. I've never tried growing a large yellow or orange variety and thought I'd add one to the list. What's a good variety that has intense or complex flavor, i.e., not just fruity and sweet? My understanding is that the number of large yellow and orange tomatoes that qualify is not large. I have no objection to sweet per se--I actually enjoy sweetness--as long as there's enough acid or complexity to keep it from being one dimensional. I was thinking about: Aunt Gertie's Gold Lillian's Yellow Heirloom Yellow Brandywine KBX Any others worth considering? Which would you grow and why? I only have room for one. I know that everyone's tastes differ and that different garden conditions will affect the result. I'm just looking for personal opinions and experiences.