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4
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BEST TASTE EVER but a lackluster producer,
May 31, 2008
Submitted by GardeningLawyer
from Washington, GA
(read all my reviews)
"I grew an astonishing 27 types of heirloom tomatoes last year, my first year with a "real" veggie garden. (Yes, I over did it.) That said, it gave my family an astonishing variety of heirloom tomatoes to taste test. All of our family, friends and neighbors agreed that the Cherokee Purple was the hands down best tasting tomato (followed by a yellow-red variety, Copia, which I have been told is a "new heirloom", i.e., that it breeds true from its seed).
Unfortunately, compared to most other tomatoes (even other heirlooms) the Cherokee purple produces very few tomatoes. Only the Brandywine produced fewer for me. We cherished every tomato, but if you want to have any tomatoes to can or freeze, be sure to plant a few other types as well. Amish paste, mortgage lifter, Copia plus any of the hybrids are all bigger producers.
You should grow Cherokee purple (or its cousin, Cherokee chocolate), but just be prepared for the low productivity."
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Reviewer Information
Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening:
Small Garden
Gardening skill:
Beginner
State of residence:
GA
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
1-5 years
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