Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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September 26, 2018 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Nanaimo , BC
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Adelaide Festival most Productive !
I have to say the most neglected in the garden in 5 gallon bucket was
Adelaide Festival not "medium" ….but LARGE..tomatoes and lots of them ! ….. It really was not my first choice . striped tomato etc. ..but ..I declare it a Major find and must grow again next year … They seem to grow inspite of my poor plant culture practice ...LOL Anybody else found these plants to be mutant monsters for production as well ?
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September 26, 2018 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
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How was it for taste?
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September 26, 2018 | #3 |
Tomatovillian™
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Pretty even balance ..tasty ...with a hint of sweet .
I guess it depends when you pick them etc. how ripe etc. as well .
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September 26, 2018 | #4 |
Tomatovillian™
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Location: 6a - NE Tennessee
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Adelaide Festival was the "Southern Hemisphere" release of the stripe that came out of the Tidy Family. Its development was parallel to Tennessee Suited and both were released to the public.
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September 27, 2018 | #5 | |
Tomatovillian™
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was Adelaide festival "earlier" than Tennessee suited ? anybody have experience to make an opinion in your environment ? Again I was soooo surprised by Adelaide Festival …..I couldn't believe it and have to rethink my trial selections .
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September 27, 2018 | #6 |
Tomatovillian™
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Location: Indiana
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Adelaide Festival is listed at Victory as an indeterminate dwarf. A 5 gallon container might affect it, but how tall did it get, and did it bear longer than other dwarfs you've grown? I've found that ind dwarfs can get 5 ft tall or more, and bear longer. I have seeds for it, and was thinking about growing it next year.
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September 27, 2018 | #7 |
Tomatovillian™
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I would say about 4 feet (or a bit over )
5 gallon ..... lots of large fruit ...not medium (this time ) surprisingly ..unexpectedly ...prolific …...and striped ! I truly was surprised at the results .
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September 27, 2018 | #8 |
Tomatovillian™
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Have you also grown Boronia, Tasmanian Chocolate or Rosella Purple in the past? If so, how did Adelaide Festival compare to any of those for flavour etc?
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September 27, 2018 | #9 | |
Tomatovillian™
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BUT......this year ...Adelaide festival …. was earlier / Longer / and more productive than Boronia …… From the Dwarf project : My Favourite classics are Dwarf Arctic rose and Yukon Quest ….(Did not grow this year) Bundaberg Rumball was super productive this year (smaller fruit of course) Go figure !?
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September 27, 2018 | #10 |
Tomatovillian™
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I think I'll try the Adelaide next year. I read that it is a cross between Rosella Purple and Berkley Tie Dye. I love the flavour of Rosella.
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September 28, 2018 | #11 | |
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I admit I did not care to try either of the parents …. and Adelaide Festival was a trial and not a priority ….and neglected … But Most hard to ignore this year …...OUTSTANDING.
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September 27, 2018 | #12 |
Tomatovillian™
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Thanks for the report! I am looking for productive stripey tomato.
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September 28, 2018 | #13 |
Tomatovillian™
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Thanks. I have found the dwarfs getting a little taller than some growers in other places.
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September 28, 2018 | #14 | |
Tomatovillian™
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Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
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PBTD also did really well for me so I'm excited about Adelaide Festival. |
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September 29, 2018 | #15 | |
Tomatovillian™
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I guess it depends on the year as well (we had a hot ...smokey year ?) as said before as far as the Dwarf project products : Dwarf Arctic rose Boronia Yukon Quest Bundaberg rumball sarandipity Adelaide festival Seem to work well : This year also Lemon Ice was most productive Golden Gypsy was less so but very very tasty fruit. Franklin county has cute mini beefsteak morsals ...
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