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Vespertino · June 28, 2020

One my first Plan #9's ripened (they were the first of the beefsteaks to ripen) it was time for some BLTs!!!

I was very pleased with the flavor of Plan #9 from outer space. It wasn't quite as good as KBX, but I'd place it at a 8.5 out of 10. It was wonderful for BLTs, low acid but bright tasting and very sweet! The red tomatoes you see are a mix of Raspberry Mochi and Tsindao. Paring the earthy-salty-umami black tomatoes with the bright Plan #9 was a nice combination.

Sadly my Tsindaos were stunted this year and didn't produce very many (nor were they very big), however, I've had production problems with Tsindao before. It was never a production powerhouse, but the flavor always made up for it. Tsindao in it's prime is a 10/10 black. I had always thought the flavor made it worth the reduced yield, but I'm thinking I might experiment with Black Cherokee next year instead.

June 28, 2020	#10
Vespertino Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 743	One my first Plan #9's ripened (they were the first of the beefsteaks to ripen) it was time for some BLTs!!! I was very pleased with the flavor of Plan #9 from outer space. It wasn't quite as good as KBX, but I'd place it at a 8.5 out of 10. It was wonderful for BLTs, low acid but bright tasting and very sweet! The red tomatoes you see are a mix of Raspberry Mochi and Tsindao. Paring the earthy-salty-umami black tomatoes with the bright Plan #9 was a nice combination. Sadly my Tsindaos were stunted this year and didn't produce very many (nor were they very big), however, I've had production problems with Tsindao before. It was never a production powerhouse, but the flavor always made up for it. Tsindao in it's prime is a 10/10 black. I had always thought the flavor made it worth the reduced yield, but I'm thinking I might experiment with Black Cherokee next year instead.