Each year I end up comparing several varieties of tomatoes trying to find the best for our climate.
This tomato was named “Fourth of July”. It did not live up to its name, but given our cool summers that is no surprise. It has produced a lot of small (salad) tomatoes in clusters. Since it did not ripen more than a few days before some of the large fruited varieties, I probably won’t plant it again next year.
This one is called “Northern Exposure”. It was a winner producing clusters of very large tomatoes. It is a determinate variety so the basic plant has stayed at a smaller size than several of the others which needed to be clipped to keep within the allotted area.
“Summer Girl” seems to be similar to “Northern Exposure” With respect to the fruit. But it has been producing more vegetative growth.
This one is Park’s “Whopper”. It seems to ripen a little later than the other two, but fruits are again, quite large. It also makes for a very large plant which needed trimming.
“Red October” is supposed to be good even when fall weather comes and cools off. It is making large fruits and is later than that other types. Remains to be seen how late it will be productive and if it will live up to its name.
