Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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December 19, 2015
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Plantation, Florida zone 10
Posts: 9,283
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Introducing Chris's Greek Mama
I am pleased to introduce this tomato in the US. This well ribbed beautiful red tomato set a lot of fruit very nicely even in overly warm conditions. Texture is firm, very meaty but with a fair amount of juice, balanced flavor on the acid rather than sweet side, but so very tasty. Vigorous indeterminate vines to 7 feet and still growing.
History: Seeds sent to me by Geoffrey44, they came from his client, Chris, who got them from his Greek elderly neighbor lady. Her family has been growing them for generations. I am saving seeds, this needs to be out there. 
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December 19, 2015
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: 6a
Posts: 322
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They look amazing. I'm excited to see more about this one.
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December 19, 2015
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NE Louisiana, Zone 8A
Posts: 1,179
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Nice looking tomatoes, Marsha.
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December 19, 2015
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Pineland
Posts: 126
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Now that looks absolutely delicious! Quite the sight during the cold days of the year. Look forward to seeing more on this one.
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December 19, 2015
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: southeastern PA
Posts: 760
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Great photos, Marsha. I love looking at them!
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December 19, 2015
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Northern Minnesota - zone 3
Posts: 3,221
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Glad you found it, Marsha! I like the back story and will be looking for seeds when they become available.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Plantation, Florida zone 10
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Tomatovillian™
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Location: Plantation, Florida zone 10
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Plantation, Florida zone 10
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December 19, 2015
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Michigan Zone 4b
Posts: 1,291
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Wonderful story Marsha. Thanks for sharing. I love ribbed tomatoes, and this one really looks meaty and looks like it has less seeds than other ribbed tomatoes I grow. I would love to try this tomato someday. Hint, hint
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December 19, 2015
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: NC - zone 8a - heat zone 7
Posts: 4,915
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I like tomatoes that look naturally imperfect and not so much round looking. Pleated ones add a dimension of interest to. This is one of the reasons I like op/heirlooms.
Yours in the picture looks nice. Gardeneer |
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December 21, 2015
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Victoria, Australa
Posts: 75
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Here is a pic of The Mama taken in Feb this Year ( Our Southern Season )
No prizes for recognising the other large tomato is Cherokee Purple. |
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December 22, 2015
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Plantation, Florida zone 10
Posts: 9,283
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These from Geoff, greenies.
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December 22, 2015
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Plantation, Florida zone 10
Posts: 9,283
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And this, and I love his ties.
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December 22, 2015
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 421
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