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Park's Razzleberry hybrid
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Posted by lycopsycho 6 (My Page) on Sat, Feb 6, 10 at 21:28
| Anyone have any experience with Park's Razzleberry Hybrid? It seems they throw in a free pack when you order so much. I found it interesting that you cannot buy this item. Is it worth reserving some space from the heirloom collection I ordered? |
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RE: Park's Razzleberry hybrid
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You can buy Razzleberry seeds from Park's. See the link below. I've never tried them myself because Park's describes the flavor as "mild", which isn't my preference.
They sure look pretty, though. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Park's Razzleberry
RE: Park's Razzleberry hybrid
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| It doesnt have much tomato flavor or character to it. Two things were noticeable. It does have some sweetness. It is also more firm than most cherries which gave it a dry, somewhat mealy texture (I find 'momotaro' to be somewhat this way). It was productive. For the most part I just thought it lacked character. I suspect the "mild" comment was more about that dryness and not having any character or perceptible acidity. |
RE: Park's Razzleberry hybrid
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- Posted by suze9 z8b Bastrop Co., TX (My Page) on
Mon, Feb 8, 10 at 6:53
| I grew it last year and it was rather forgettable, although not actively yuk. Very firm, holds well on the counter - like about up to 3 weeks in my experience, even when picked at dead ripe stage. |
RE: Park's Razzleberry hybrid
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| Have grown it here in some VA mountain soil and it's a very good tomato. Not mealy, and definitely not dry. Will keep growing it. |
RE: Park's Razzleberry hybrid
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| Agreed. It is an excellent tomato. I do grow mostly OPs with a few hybrids each year, this is one of the best hybrids I've grown. This is not a cherry, this is a pink globe, average size about seven ounces though there are some which are closer to ten ounces--very pretty, no cracking, no BER, it is also a very good cropper. I just took nearly a dozen ripe fruits off one plant. Ate one fresh, liked it much, and turned the rest into sauce. This is juicy, satiny, it is sweet but there is also some tanginess, really quite good flavor for a hybrid. This is wonderful tomato. The sauce, btw, was one of my best batches. |
RE: Park's Razzleberry hybrid
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| I have to agree with Trudi_d. Everyone I gave plants to loves it also. Will grow it again. It's not as good as many heirlooms of course, but a great cross for hardiness, productivity, taste. Crops at a good time for me too and I love that it will sit on the shelf for a few weeks without going bad. |
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