This year, I grew both F1 Hybrid Momotaro, as well as the F1 Odoriko. Both are top sellers in Japan with the Odoriko reported to grow out a bit larger:
The Momotaro plant is on the left, Odoriko on the right:
Some of the Momotaro:
In visually comparing the two, they appear very similar except for their overall size:
(Momotaro on the left)
The Momotaro are averaging about 4 ounces, while Odoriko are clocking in at about 6.5 ounces:
Odoriko is more of the small beefsteak which is the size I prefer on a BLT:
From a taste perspective, Odoriko was less sweet versus Momotaro. That, plus about equal fruit production per plant, but with about a 30% increase in size would steer me to growing Odoriko, if I had only one planting hole left. Of course, BOTH Momotaro and Odoriko will return next Season in the same EarthTainer.
Raybo
