I grow several new varieties each year - heirlooms and hybrids.
Big Beef has been in my garden almost since it was introduced in the early 90's. Goliath Original has been out there several times. I appreciate that it is slightly earlier and slightly larger but Big Beef is more productive. Neither is inclined to split and that can be a problem my garden. Irrigation is by field sprinklers and this is a semi-arid climate.
I don't really like determinates but this area has cool springs and cool nights so a 75 day-to-maturity variety may only have ripe fruit for a week, or so.
Big Beef is supposed to be a 10 to 12 ounce tomato. It is seldom that big from my plants. I don't feel the need to grow a variety that produces fruit over that size but it would be nice if they are consistently larger than 8 ounces. I can grow Early Girl just fine but that isn't one with fruit of that size. I feel that I've got the open-pollinated choices in several colors but what about a hybrid red?
So, an indeterminate over 8 ounces but not extra-large, rated at 73 days or less, resistant to splitting, tastes good!
Please, what are Your ideas for my Garden??
Steve
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