opinions on Tropic tomato?

KKinAL · May 26, 2008

I am growing Tropic for the 1st time--any opinions on taste, etc.? So far the plant is REALLY healthy & full. Even pulling off most of the suckers, I can't even see to the inside of the plant. (my 1st plant to produce little tomatoes is Gary O' Sena--it is also the largest plant & the flowers are HUGE!) I can't wait!

tomatoguy · May 26, 2008

I have grown Tropic several times and it did very well for me. I would rate the taste about an 8. The texture is not as good as some tomatoes due to thicker skin and inner walls. It definitely lived up to it's name when we had very hot summers. It is also one of the varieties my daughter likes to grow every year. The growth habit is a little unusual. It is indeterminate but gets almost as thick as a dwarf type. I will probably grow it again at some point, especially if this 100 degrees every day in August thing starts to be a trend.

mater

KKinAL · May 26, 2008

thanks so much--I appreciate it! how big were the tomatoes for you?

tomatoguy · May 27, 2008

They ran about 8-12 oz.

mater

creister · May 27, 2008

I have always wondered about this variety. I may try it for a fall tomato. Tomatoguy, you say they set well in high heat?

b54red · October 18, 2009

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Originally Posted by KKinAL

I am growing Tropic for the 1st time--any opinions on taste, etc.? So far the plant is REALLY healthy & full. Even pulling off most of the suckers, I can't even see to the inside of the plant. (my 1st plant to produce little tomatoes is Gary O' Sena--it is also the largest plant & the flowers are HUGE!) I can't wait!

I'm a new member and have been searching this thread for any information on toms that might do well in lower Al. I know you are 200 miles north of me but still fairly close weather wise. How did your Tropic turn out and Gary O' Sena? After thirty years I only have a few that have been dependable for multiple years. They are: Big Beef, Cabernet, Floralina, Steak Sandwich, Brandy Boy, Celebrity and Small Fry.

Blueaussi · October 18, 2009

I grow Tropic every year. It's not the best tasting tomato, but it's a reliable producer under tough conditions.

May 26, 2008	#1
KKinAL Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: McCalla, Alabama Posts: 60	opinions on Tropic tomato? I am growing Tropic for the 1st time--any opinions on taste, etc.? So far the plant is REALLY healthy & full. Even pulling off most of the suckers, I can't even see to the inside of the plant. (my 1st plant to produce little tomatoes is Gary O' Sena--it is also the largest plant & the flowers are HUGE!) I can't wait!

May 26, 2008	#2
tomatoguy Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rockvale, TN Zone 7A Posts: 526	I have grown Tropic several times and it did very well for me. I would rate the taste about an 8. The texture is not as good as some tomatoes due to thicker skin and inner walls. It definitely lived up to it's name when we had very hot summers. It is also one of the varieties my daughter likes to grow every year. The growth habit is a little unusual. It is indeterminate but gets almost as thick as a dwarf type. I will probably grow it again at some point, especially if this 100 degrees every day in August thing starts to be a trend. mater

May 27, 2008	#4
tomatoguy Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rockvale, TN Zone 7A Posts: 526	They ran about 8-12 oz. mater

May 27, 2008	#5
creister Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Abilene, TX zone 7 Posts: 1,478	I have always wondered about this variety. I may try it for a fall tomato. Tomatoguy, you say they set well in high heat?

October 18, 2009	#7
Blueaussi Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Zone 8a Posts: 1,205	I grow Tropic every year. It's not the best tasting tomato, but it's a reliable producer under tough conditions.