Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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January 28, 2016 | #31 |
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January 29, 2016 | #32 |
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There's interesting information emerging here. Just a reminder of my original pair: Big Beef vs Goliath?
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January 29, 2016 | #33 |
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I grew Black Cherry and Chocolate Cherry this season. I have loved Black Cherry for a while and was surprised that I couldn’t pick any difference in appearance and taste between the two. With a similar growth habit, the only thing that splits it for me in my garden is that BC has trusses with 15-30 fruit while CC has a more usual truss size.
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January 29, 2016 | #34 |
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I have grown both in the past and saw little difference in production but did favor the taste
of Goliath over Big Beef in my western North Carolina garden. Hope that helps |
January 29, 2016 | #35 |
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January 29, 2016 | #36 |
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[QUOTE=sjamesNorway;528870]Thanks tsipgolf12. I'm beginning to wonder why so many here swear by Big Beef.
Both are very good tomatoes. I wonder if the answer to your question could be simply Big Beef gets more recognition in the tomato growing community. I do know that here in my area, the stores tend to carry more Big Beef, while only some carry Goliath, and then not as many. I like them both, and can go with either one if I need to. |
January 29, 2016 | #37 |
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I think the JF had more sweet/fruity tones in it, and that seemed to be what I liked. EoE wasn't bad, and I will grow it again at some point.
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January 29, 2016 | #39 |
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One of the reasons that Big Beef is so popular is because of its soil borne disease resistance. So it is widely used as root stock. So it is promoted.
But also it has consistent positive review on production and flavor. It is time proven and tested F1 brand. Its close rivals are Better Boy and Big Boy. They are all know as "All American Favorites". I personally wouldn't want to take risk trying to grow a brand/variety of hybrid that is unknown to me. Gardeneer |
January 29, 2016 | #40 |
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I've grown Goliath and Big Beef side by side and the Big Beef in general stayed healthier and out produced Goliath. I think taste is comparable, just came down to production for me.
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January 29, 2016 | #42 |
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JF is a very tasty tomato. I always try to have at least one plant in my garden. One of my favorites. I have never grown Goliath but BB has done well for me both in So Cal and in So Oregon. I am happy enough with the flavor to get that dependability. BVV, I do agree that many farmers market customers go for the red. But once they get it home, if it has good flavor, they will be back for more.
Worth, I have grown both ARGG and Paul Robison and love them both. ARGG has been a very prolific and great tasting tomato both here in Oregon and in So Cal. PR is hands down the best tomato I have ever eaten BUT in So Cal, it produced very poorly...as in maybe 5 - 7 tomatoes per plant. But it was SO delicious, I'd pick and eat for breakfast. Did I mention it's alluring dark maroon color? I'll have to look around and see if I still have seeds so I can give it a try here in So Oregon where it USUALLY doesn't get so hot in the summer (wondering if heat doesn't agree with it) If you find a black that is better tasting, let me know!
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January 29, 2016 | #43 |
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Some nice replies from people that have grown these pairs-----keep 'em coming you experienced tomato folks!
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January 29, 2016 | #44 |
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This may be the right thread for this question: I think I've read that there's a good Big Beef as to production and a not so good. Which one is the one I'd grow for the most tomatoes?
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January 29, 2016 | #45 |
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I've only grown regular ole Big Beef and had more tomatoes than I can handle. Can't imagine there being a strain that puts out even more!
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