Honest reviews of global tomato varieties from a 15-year-old growers community.
Quick Summary of PPI Note: This variety is frequently grown and compared alongside its “sister” variety, OPO. 🌍 Origin & Type: A rare variety from the USA. It is classified as a “Dwarf”, but behaves more like a semi-determinate or a compact indeterminate (tree-type). In a greenhouse, it easily reaches heights of 1.5 – 1.7 … Read more
Quick Summary of Aunt Swarlo’s Polish Plum Appearance & Shape: Huge, chubby, ribbed red plums/hearts. There is some initial confusion in the thread, but true-to-type fruits are red (not pink) and notably ribbed, rather than smooth. Plant Habit: The plant has classic “wispy” or weeping foliage. Don’t be alarmed if the bush looks frail … Read more
Quick Summary of Altai Honey (Altayskiy Med) Two Different Varieties: Growers note there are two versions under this name: a pink/crimson heart-shaped beefsteak (Ukrainian origin) and an orange determinate version (Russian Siberian series). Both are highly rated. Taste & Yield: True to its name, it has a distinct honey-like sweetness. Very juicy and meaty. Excellent … Read more