The KARMA Project - Page 77

jmsieglaff · June 28, 2018

Some KARMApink action for everyone. The plant is very healthy, vigorous and filling in like gangbusters. I’m closely watching the first truss for blush. Also a leaf comparison between it and KBX and Brandywine Sudduth.

ginger2778 · June 28, 2018

It has a far bigger leaf than the other 2, doesn't it?

jmsieglaff · June 28, 2018

It is the largest! A bit bigger than Brandywine Sudduth and KBX is in the middle.

AKmark · June 29, 2018

Very good taste ladies. I think they would make an excellent jumbo cherry type for markets. Again... we really liked the taste and we ARE TOMATO SNOBS. LOL

ginger2778 · June 29, 2018

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Originally Posted by AKmark

Very good taste ladies. I think they would make an excellent jumbo cherry type for markets. Again... we really liked the taste and we ARE TOMATO SNOBS. LOL

Yay!!!

KarenO · June 29, 2018

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Originally Posted by AKmark

Very good taste ladies. I think they would make an excellent jumbo cherry type for markets. Again... we really liked the taste and we ARE TOMATO SNOBS. LOL

Very pleased you liked it

Tends to get better too
Thanks so much for growing it!
Karen

sjamesNorway · July 1, 2018

First ripe KARMA Pink from the greenhouse at 59 days - delicious!

Steve

ginger2778 · July 1, 2018

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Originally Posted by sjamesNorway

First ripe KARMA Pink from the greenhouse at 59 days - delicious!

Steve

So glad to read this!

KarenO · July 1, 2018

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Originally Posted by sjamesNorway

First ripe KARMA Pink from the greenhouse at 59 days - delicious!

Steve

That’s great Steve! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the first taste.
Marsha and I have both thought the flavour was excellent but it is very gratifying to hear that others think so too.
Thank you for posting!
KarenO

Koala Doug · July 1, 2018

My first KARMA Pink fully ripened today - 103 days from sowing (March 20th to July 1st) and 55 days from transplant (May 7th to July 1st).

It weighed 1.65 ounces (roughly 47 grams) and measured 1 5/8ths of an inch (4.1 cm) in diameter, which is just about the same width as a golf ball.

The cut fruit showed four locules, but a closer inspection actually showed a small fifth locule cavity. I found that to be interesting for such a small fruited variety.

Normally, I wouldn't comment on taste for few weeks as first fruit are typically less representative of the full flavor profile than mid-season fruit... but the preliminary taste was simply wonderful. And if it gets even better, as I would expect it to do, then it will be a heavenly treat!

I'll continue to post more photos and updates on the plant/fruit as the season progresses. Thanks to both Karen and Marsha for allowing me to trial KARMA Pink - it's been fun so far!

KarenO · July 1, 2018

Fantastic! So happy with your review so far. We really appreciate you taking the time to provide this feedback and I hope you will wish to try the others as they become available.
Karen

ginger2778 · July 1, 2018

Doug, that is a gorgeous photo. I have enjoyed your posts about these so very much. And yes, they get even better.
Thank you so much for participating in our trial growout.

imp · July 1, 2018

Both Karen and Marsha have been bringing this along wonderfully, along with the people growing it out, too! I have been quietly watching to see how it goes, so much work and great to read how well it is doing. Congratulations!

Soooooo, the apricot one? I'm a nag, sorry, LOl, but the shocker of that very yellow flesh and not a hint of give away in the skin is pretty cool and pretty, too.

ginger2778 · July 1, 2018

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Originally Posted by imp

Both Karen and Marsha have been bringing this along wonderfully, along with the people growing it out, too! I have been quietly watching to see how it goes, so much work and great to read how well it is doing. Congratulations!

Soooooo, the apricot one? I'm a nag, sorry, LOl, but the shocker of that very yellow flesh and not a hint of give away in the skin is pretty cool and pretty, too.

Suzy, did you notice in my last photo of it that it's a yellow/pink bicolor now. Still very Apricot like, even in It's delicious taste. It's gorgeous. Thank you for the name, too. I will see if I can find the post # and edit this. Be right back.
OK back now. It's post # 495

imp · July 1, 2018

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Originally Posted by ginger2778

KARMA Apricot- has been yellow fleshed up to now. I gave it to my DH, he's the salad guy, he just cut it like he didn't pay attention (truth), but I saw it and almost flipped, I got so excited! It's a bicolor!!!
Taste was unreal good, 9.5/10. So sweet.

Yes, it seems it is and still very pretty; we do eat with our eyes, too. So, when will it be released ??

June 28, 2018	#1142
ginger2778 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Plantation, Florida zone 10 Posts: 9,283	It has a far bigger leaf than the other 2, doesn't it?

June 28, 2018	#1143
jmsieglaff Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Southern WI Posts: 2,742	It is the largest! A bit bigger than Brandywine Sudduth and KBX is in the middle.

June 29, 2018	#1144
AKmark Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wasilla Alaska Posts: 2,010	Very good taste ladies. I think they would make an excellent jumbo cherry type for markets. Again... we really liked the taste and we ARE TOMATO SNOBS. LOL

July 1, 2018	#1147
sjamesNorway Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Norway Posts: 1,049	First ripe KARMA Pink from the greenhouse at 59 days - delicious! Steve

July 1, 2018	#1151
KarenO Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 5,928	Fantastic! So happy with your review so far. We really appreciate you taking the time to provide this feedback and I hope you will wish to try the others as they become available. Karen

July 1, 2018	#1152
ginger2778 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Plantation, Florida zone 10 Posts: 9,283	Doug, that is a gorgeous photo. I have enjoyed your posts about these so very much. And yes, they get even better. Thank you so much for participating in our trial growout.

July 1, 2018	#1153
imp Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 4,832	Both Karen and Marsha have been bringing this along wonderfully, along with the people growing it out, too! I have been quietly watching to see how it goes, so much work and great to read how well it is doing. Congratulations! Soooooo, the apricot one? I'm a nag, sorry, LOl, but the shocker of that very yellow flesh and not a hint of give away in the skin is pretty cool and pretty, too.