Bendrik’s Plum Red & Yellow (Slivka Bendrika) Tomato Review

Quick Summary of Slivka Bendrika (Bendrik’s Plum) 🌍 Origin: Bred by Alexander Bendrik in Gorodnya (Chernihiv region, Ukraine). It comes in two color variations: Red and Yellow (which often has a deep orange tint). The name translates to “Bendrik’s Plum”. 🌿 Plant Habit: There is some debate about its growth habit. The originator calls it … Read more

Radunitsa Tomato Review: A Sweet Orange Siberian Variety

Quick Summary of Radunitsa 🌍 Origin: A highly regarded commercial variety from the famous Russian seed company “Siberian Garden” (SibSad). 🌿 Plant Habit: Highly versatile. It performs well in greenhouses, thrives outdoors in the open ground, and can even be successfully grown in a large pot (container gardening). Interestingly, growers report better yields outdoors than … Read more

Russian Tasty (Russian Tasty) Tomato Review

Quick Summary of Russkiy Vkusnyi (Russian Tasty) 🌍 Origin: A commercial Russian variety introduced by the “Gavrish” seed company. The name translates directly to “Russian Tasty”. (Note: Do not confuse this with the hybrid “Russian Taste F1”). 🌿 Plant Habit: Determinate (bush), growing short and stout at 60-80 cm (24-31 inches) tall. Suitable for both … Read more