Disappointed in Cherokee Purples

[Southern Gardener]

They just don't have the rich and sweet taste I thought they would. They are beautiful, but I think I like the brandywines better - and I have yet to get a ripe one.

 

[wifezilla]

Mine are green right now. I will report back on the flavor once they ripen up. I have several other varieties to compare them to.

 

[hoodat]

Mine are just starting to show some faint color but one thing for sure, they have to be better than the rubber tomatos at the supermarket.

 

[Southern Gardener]

Mine are just starting to show some faint color but one thing for sure, they have to be better than the rubber tomatos at the supermarket.

Well, yes of course you're right about that!

 

[vfem]

I am a little disappointed as I have 2 plants and only 1 green tomato on either. They both had been flowering heavily... but nada another tomato starting anywhere.

I am waiting patiently on my White Wonders which are the ones that are bogged down with fruit.

 

[wifezilla]

You get rubber tomatoes? We get styrofoam flavored ones here

 

[elijahboy]

come to sc cause we have air tomatoes

 

[journey11]

My first year w/ the Cherokee purples too.... I'll report when I get one!

 

[hoodat]

I've heard Black Krim is the best tasting purple tomato. Maybe I'll try it next year.

 

[journey11]

I've got a couple of those too. First time with both!