"Striped Barcelona plum" x Lg Barred Boar

[katwest]

I found a striped plum (pic of tomato in my hand) in Barcelona, Spain a few years ago in the Caterina Public Market and brought back seeds. I grew out a plant (the fruit looked similar) and crossed it with Large Barred Boar (striped beefsteak).

I grew out 5 seedlings, not being sure if the Barcelona plum was OP or not, and sure enough, the F1 seedlings were all different so it was a hybrid. All about 1/3 bigger than the striped plum, all striped, 3 round and 2 plum-shaped.

The best part - one of them was the best tomato I've ever tasted. #4 seedling (pic with long tress) was a great balance of acid-sweet and then a super sweet finish, almost as if the layer directly under the skin was sugar saturated. I usually don't like sweet tomatoes, but this was superb. #4 was also hyper productive and produced really long tresses. I'll be growing out this one for sure.

Also, I'm new to tomato breeding so feel free to correct my verbiage or assumptions.

[katwest]

Here's another pic of seedling #4 to show size.

[BigVanVader]

Very nice. I know nothing of breeding but I congratulate you on finding a great tomato

[Jimbotomateo]

Those are remarkable Katwest! Beautiful and best tasting what a double dip. Let us know when their available. And your living in the gorgeous PNW! Lol.

[ginger2778]

Originally Posted by Jimbotomateo

Those are remarkable Katwest! Beautiful and best tasting what a double dip. Let us know when their available. And your living in the gorgeous PNW! Lol.

Plus she lives in a red Tardis lol.

[BigVanVader]

Originally Posted by ginger2778

Plus she lives in a red Tardis lol.

Nice catch Marsha. What are tomatoes like in the future Katwest?

[Jimbotomateo]

Originally Posted by ginger2778

Plus she lives in a red Tardis lol.

Marsha, I was so tired from lack of sleep when I saw your post I didn't get it! The phone booth duh! . And I've watched a ton of those shows.. Are your plants still "showing off" down there? Florida Gals Fan jimbo

[carolyn137]

This thread might help since there are several places where one can buy an open pollinated versions.

http://www.tomatoville.com/showthrea...+striped+heart

And how I loved Barcelona,learned to pronounce it barthelona, and watched the flamenco dancing and the bullfighting and ate excellent food including the outstanding pastries.

And that's where I took the funicular to the top of MT Tibidabo.

Good memories all.

Pattyb, mentioned above in the link, had sent me lots of cherry sized fruits and Black Striped Heart was one of them.So I got to taste them and note in the link that there are other places that also sell seeds for the OP versions.

Carolyn

[Jimbotomateo]

Originally Posted by carolyn137

This thread might help since there are several places where one can buy an open pollinated versions.

http://www.tomatoville.com/showthrea...+striped+heart

And how I loved Barcelona,learned to pronounce it barthelona, and watched the flamenco dancing and the bullfighting and ate excellent food including the outstanding pastries.

And that's where I took the funicular to the top of MT Tibidabo.

Good memories all.

Pattyb, mentioned above in the link, had sent me lots of cherry sized fruits and Black Striped Heart was one of them.So I got to taste them and note in the link that there are other places that also sell seeds for the OP versions.

Carolyn

Funicular sounds like fun! What is it? I've heard from family members that Spain is wonderful.

[KarenO]

That's a beauty
KarenO