I’ve got Black Sea Man and Indigo’s on my seed buying list because of you! We tried Spoon tomatoes this year, and ours were packed with flavor-but we probably won’t grow them again, just because they’re so small. It’s funny to hear that you grew up not liking tomatoes-same with me! You’re so right-until you taste home grown, interesting varieties you haven’t experienced tomatoes. Love these videos! Thanks for sharing your insights and giving inspiration for next year’s garden.
I’m excited to hear what you think of Black Sea Man and Indigo! I think you will enjoy them a lot. If more tried a homemade tomato the world would be a happier place lol 😄
Two excellent heirloom varieties which may grow, well in your region are "purple calabash," which is possibly the ugliest, but one of the best-tasting vaieties i know. Another awesome variety is called "West Virginia Hillbilly," and is very productive in Zone 6, and somewhat resistant to some fungi. Black Krim and Brandywine are awesome, too. The, Brandywines have a great internal texture, and are great either raw or preserved, with far fewr seeds than most larger varieties
Another NEO gardener here. It’s inspirational to see you pull that many fine fruits from this region. My personal favorite is Paul Robeson. I like the Cherokee Purple as well but the yields just aren’t there for me. I’m definitely making room now for the Black Trifle.
I was interested that you like Black Sea Man, I haven’t tried that one, so I will give it a go! I agree with you that Barry’s Crazy Cherry is great, I’ve grown that for a few years and always love it 😋 I’m in the UK and it is grey, wet and cold right now, it’s lovely to see your beautiful garden and happy family and look forward to summer!! ❤🌱🌻
I would say our favorite sweet tomato is Kellogg’s Breakfast-really great on a sandwich. And it’s hard to beat Cherokee Purple on the savory side-it’s the standard by which we measure all the dark varieties. Every year we try ten or so varieties, and we usually find one or two to add to the “must grow every year” list…
Those are both excellent! Kellogg’s breakfast is so sweet and actually very good as a breakfast tomato. My must grow list keeps getting longer and I tell myself I have to grow less the next year but then don’t because I want to have all the flavors. Haha 😅
You should definitely try Tim’s Taste of Paradise from Wild Boar Farms. I was so surprised by it, it is sweet and has such a deep flavor and complex flavor. For a small cherry size to have that much flavor it was amazing. It would be stunning on a pizza. Highly recommend. One of his newer release so not much reviews yet
First thing I have to say is this was a great mom and sons interaction. My wife and I live in Ohio and we are going to grow just under 20 varieties. Just for fun and to be honest I’m not a big tomato person but they are growing on me. At least early I the season when they first come on.
Thank you! It always fun when the boys want to participate. You may find a variety you just love that surprises you! With so many flavors out there I think most can find one they like. What has been the type you’ve grown to like the most?
Reminds me of my two year old back in 2022 now he is four love tomato tasting he said it’s good but he wouldn’t eating all of it just eat a little piece 😂 of it maybe he don’t want to disappoint mama at all
Thorburns Terracotta were my first to produce but I'm not sold on the taste. Black Sea Man are favourite and I remember really liking Black Krim so I will return that to the mix in 2024.
You are so welcome and I’m so glad you liked it!! If you could share it I’d appreciate that so much! I’m hoping to help people find new varieties as they begin to shop for seeds. ☺️ Are there any new ones you heard of?
I have really enjoyed all of your tomato review videos! With so much tomato growing under your belt I’m curious to know if you could only grow 4 or 5 varieties which would they be?
This is a great question and a little hard to answer because I like so many. But as of now I’d say these were my most favorite: Black Sea Man Cherokee Purple Trip L Crop Sungold Select Rosella Cherry
Thanks a bunch! I’m definitely growing Black Sea Man this coming season. And I’ll have to keep my eyes peeled for the others. I’ll be sending you some seeds (from just another random person on TikTok) tomorrow. I’ve had them in my car all week just haven’t had the time to make it over to the post office. 💚
@@bloomandwiltgardens not really, I never go out much in the winter or summer because so much cold or heat. No shade. Guess I’ll just watch the beautiful things you grow. Hope your sons come around and appreciate what you’re doing.
I love growing tomatoes but never liked them raw. I have slowly gotten myself to eat them thinly sliced on a sandwich or chopped in a salad but that’s it so far. I want to eat them but the taste I can’t get over. And l am over sixty! LOL
I grow a variety of heirlooms like pink brandywine, Cherokee purple, mortgage lifter, Arkansas traveler among others. I also grow some hybrids such as big beef, beef master and sungold. I am going to try isis candy. I also grow San marzano and Cippolo’s pride for processing and want to add the Jersey Devil. I like the Brandywine the most but can’t eat them like you, LOL!
Know last year our favorite Midnight Snack wasn't yours, but it is true that impress is how we also judge by. If we have only one tomato it will be Black Krim Not far tasting canning versus snacking tomatoes and slicers not on. Hamburger or Steak burgers 😅 it's to many tomatoes to be judged in our favorite dishes. Try Terracotta in Mexico type dishes
Hello from Columbus ohio Because they don't always are on their pick of ripeness it's difficult to judge. Black Brandywine is my favorite on a beef steak or beef burger. But I'm like you Black tomatoes are our favorite but for that Black Beauty was disappointing for us really on the bottom choice.
