Sweetest Tomato

steve Global Moderator From Sunny Ilkeston Posts: 6,710	Sweetest Tomato Mar 4, 2013 18:59:53 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by steve on Mar 4, 2013 18:59:53 GMT I thought for a few years now that 'Black cherry' was the sweetest tomato but last year I grew 'Sungold' and these were far sweeter tasting, what's your choice?
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Sweetest Tomato Mar 4, 2013 20:39:28 GMT

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Post by sweetpea on Mar 4, 2013 20:39:28 GMT

Mar 4, 2013 18:59:53 GMT steve said:

I thought for a few years now that 'Black cherry' was the sweetest tomato but last year I grew 'Sungold' and these were far sweeter tasting, what's your choice?[/quote]
Naturally, taste is very subjective but for my mind nothing beats Gardener's Delight and yes, I have grown Sungold and many others but although they are good, GD is better

I'll get around to it eventually

grindle Top Member Tamar Valley Posts: 19,745	Sweetest Tomato Mar 5, 2013 5:36:26 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grindle on Mar 5, 2013 5:36:26 GMT I tried Tigrella last year and liked it, it certainly was the best grower of the ones I had last year.

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Sweetest Tomato Mar 5, 2013 17:12:43 GMT

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Post by ladybird on Mar 5, 2013 17:12:43 GMT

I grew some really tasty ones last year ,red , yellow and orange ones . I like them tangy, but not bitter, don`t like them too "beefy" so to speak . Unfortunately I don`t know what the best ones were as hubby did all the picking into the one bowl. gardeners delight is one I grow every year as I never am out of seed for it. I do like golden sunrise, it`s yellow, especially for grilling .

edwin Full Member Posts: 133	Sweetest Tomato Mar 5, 2013 18:17:10 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by edwin on Mar 5, 2013 18:17:10 GMT Have to agree with Sweetpea, for years the Gardeners delight is growing in my greenhouse. So sweet and tastefull... And i tried about 40 varieties last couple off years.

Rosie Global Moderator Rambling Rosie. Posts: 9,407	Sweetest Tomato Mar 5, 2013 21:25:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rosie on Mar 5, 2013 21:25:25 GMT I like GD , but like sungold too.
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scrumpy Top Member Posts: 1,280	Sweetest Tomato Mar 6, 2013 10:13:19 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by scrumpy on Mar 6, 2013 10:13:19 GMT for sweetness sun cherry or sun cherry premium, for a great tang Tropical.

Rosie Global Moderator Rambling Rosie. Posts: 9,407	Sweetest Tomato Mar 6, 2013 12:49:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rosie on Mar 6, 2013 12:49:09 GMT Tomarvellous is a cracker too, well it's a tomato but you know what i mean
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steve Global Moderator From Sunny Ilkeston Posts: 6,710	Sweetest Tomato Mar 7, 2013 12:35:11 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by steve on Mar 7, 2013 12:35:11 GMT It's pretty much as i thought then, Sungold has been announced as the sweetest tomato, but it is very much down to personal taste
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Sweetest Tomato Mar 7, 2013 15:37:35 GMT

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Post by sweetpea on Mar 7, 2013 15:37:35 GMT

I think that in Ireland they did a potato tasting with blind people.
( I may be getting mixed up here

) to discover the best tasting potato.
Its a bit like the best method of growing something. The one that does it for you is the best and that can be different for different people so always subjective.

I'll get around to it eventually

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Sweetest Tomato Mar 7, 2013 21:29:54 GMT

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Post by bists on Mar 7, 2013 21:29:54 GMT

On a 'scientific' level the yellow/white toms, usually have a higher Brix (sweetness) reading, and this increased sweetness masks the naturally occuring acid in the tomato.

Plant deep (to increase root growth) give as much warmth and light as possible, and I use microrrhiza to help the roots even more.

Cherry Global Moderator Posts: 17,968	Sweetest Tomato Mar 8, 2013 6:59:13 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cherry on Mar 8, 2013 6:59:13 GMT Useful information as usual Bists.

grindle Top Member Tamar Valley Posts: 19,745	Sweetest Tomato Mar 8, 2013 7:48:12 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grindle on Mar 8, 2013 7:48:12 GMT useful info Bists thank you

Cherry Global Moderator Posts: 17,968	Sweetest Tomato Mar 8, 2013 8:21:47 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cherry on Mar 8, 2013 8:21:47 GMT I can't remember my favourite tomato last year. I know I love Tomarvellous, can't go wrong with Gardener's Delight and Tigerella lasted the longest. I had better try some Sungold after reading posts from Steve and Bists.

Cherry Global Moderator Posts: 17,968	Sweetest Tomato May 19, 2015 16:56:23 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cherry on May 19, 2015 16:56:23 GMT I am updating this thread to agree with steve that Sungold is one I cannot be without now. Yes, it could be the best tasting. Do you still think the same steve?

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