Tatiana's TOMATObase: " Tim, I am not sure about its heat-tolerance, as we never get any heat here, so someone will have to trial it in Arizona! But my gut feel is that it'll do lovely there"

Tim was commenting on his Eastern European varieties surviving and ripening during 3 weeks of triple digit Tucson heat.

Okay, I have an interest! But, what does it taste like?

Steve

Exactly, Steve, most of the early, early maters don't have much taste at all. But I have to hand it to the persistent breeders that keep working on varieties that will grow in more difficult climates. Breeding one that can withstand a frost would be a remarkable step for people in many parts of the world.