🍅 Quick take: El Greco is an indeterminate, mid-season variety that produces absolutely stunning, deeply ribbed beefsteak tomatoes. Growers note that the heavy pleating makes the high-quality fruits look almost like carved sculptures. The plant itself features slender, wispy vines. While it is an undeniable visual showstopper in the garden, the flavor is described as a traditional, standard tomato taste. Full summary ↓
Growers’ Notes and Photos (USDA Zone 4 Experience)
Indeterminate mid-season variety. The vine is slender and wispy. The fruits are ribbed beefsteaks of excellent quality, the ribbing is so pronounced they honestly look like sculptures. Flavor is just your standard tomato taste. Yields were average for me, but to be fair, it was growing in partial shade and pretty crowded conditions.
Full Summary: Plant, Yield, Taste and Storage
- 🌿 Plant: Indeterminate, mid-season. The vines are notably slender and wispy, requiring good support for the heavy fruit. Produces beautifully pleated, deeply ribbed beefsteak tomatoes with a highly sculptural appearance.
- 📈 Yield: Average, though ElenaN noted her plant was grown in partial shade and tight spacing, which likely suppressed its full potential.
- 👅 Taste: Basic and straightforward. It has a standard tomato flavor rather than anything overly sweet or complex.
- 🌎 Who Reviewed It: One grower located in USDA Zone 4.
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