Delicious Tomato

77 days, indeterminate — The 'Delicious' tomato is one of our most popular home garden varieties. The regular leaf plants set loads of huge fruits that typically weigh in the one pound range.

What is the best-tasting tomato?

A Tomato Expert's 13 Tastiest Toms

• Tomato 'Sun Gold'
• Tomato 'Anna Russian' ...
• Tomato 'Cherokee Green' ...
• Tomato 'Cherokee Chocolate' ...
• Tomato 'Lillian's Yellow Heirloom' ...
• Tomato 'Brandywine' ...
• Tomato 'Polish' ...
• Tomato 'Cherokee Purple'

How long do delicious tomatoes take to grow?

Tomatoes take 60 days to more than 100 days to harvest, depending on the variety (see more about varieties below). Due to their relatively long growing season requirements (and late planting date), most gardeners plant small “starter plants” or transplants instead of seeds after the weather has warmed up in spring.

What is the sweetest type of tomato?

The sweetness of a tomato can be measured by the Brix rating, which is a measure of the sugar content of products like wine, honey and juice – and in this case, tomatoes. Unlike larger, beefsteak tomatoes, it's the smaller cherry and plum varieties which are usually the sweetest.

Is delicious tomato a beefsteak?

The Delicious Tomato is a World Record giant, bright red beefsteak tomato that can grow to be at least one pound or more. This variety is not only large, but it is also fairly crack resistant.

How big do delicious tomatoes get?

Huge, solid scarlet fruits average 1 lb. (454 g) with some growing as big as 2 lbs. (908 g) each! This smooth, crack-resistant, excellent slicer has extra delicious flavor.

What tomato has the richest flavor?

The Tomato With The Richest Flavor

• Corbarino is a rare variety of tomato from Campania. Small and pear shaped, these tomatoes have a low acidity, so they are sweet, juicy, and rich.
• Corbarino tomatoes on pasta. They are a must with clams, parsley and Calamari Pasta.
• Corbarino tomatoes on pizza.

What is the most popular tomato?

Globe. Globe tomatoes are large, round, and red – sometimes yellow – and they're the most common tomatoes.

What are the best tomatoes to eat raw?

Purple and Black Tomatoes These tomatoes are best eaten raw, so slice a few up for BLTs or try them in salads.

How often should I water tomato plants?

Water newly planted tomatoes well to make sure soil is moist and ideal for growing. Early in the growing season, watering plants daily in the morning. As temperatures increase, you might need to water tomato plants twice a day. Garden tomatoes typically require 1-2 inches of water a week.

How many tomatoes does a plant yield?

For simplicity's sake, I'll say that you can expect to enjoy between 20 and 30 tomatoes from a strong and healthy indeterminate tomato plant that's a larger variety.

Do tomato plants come back every year?

the answer is a resounding yes. In their native tropical growing range, tomato plants are perennials that live for many years. In cold climates, however, they do not survive winter outdoors because they are not frost-tolerant. Because of this, most gardeners grow tomatoes as annuals.

What is the best sandwich tomato?

Red Beefsteak Tomatoes They're a popular choice for burgers and sandwiches because they hold up well when sliced and their flavor won't overpower meat or other ingredients. Red Beefsteaks also combine well with a variety of different flavors, making them ideal for sauces and salsas.

What is the most juicy tomato?

Red Beefsteak Tomatoes The king of tomatoes, THE salsa tomato. Red Beefsteak tomatoes are large and meaty with lots of juice, making them ideal to use as a base for fresh sauces and dips.

What is the best tasting small tomato?

The Best Tiny Tomatoes:

• Celano. Celano is perfect for small-space or container gardeners who want a productive, early, and delicious grape variety.
• Candyland Red. The only AAS award-winning currant-type tomato. ...
• Fantastico. This is a wonderful choice for pots or hanging baskets, only growing about a foot tall. ...
• Fire Fly.

What is the meatiest tomato to grow?

Beefsteak tomatoes are some of the largest and meatiest tomatoes. They hold together well, are perfect for sandwiches, and are among the best tomatoes for eating raw.

Which tomato plant produces the biggest tomatoes?

Giant Belgium ($6.25) 85 days. Developed in Ohio, this humungous deep-pink variety is immensely popular with long-time tomato gardeners for its huge size and incredible flavor. Deepest pink with a luscious old-time tomato taste, Giant Belgium averages 2 lbs. and often reaches 4 lbs.

Which is the best beefsteak tomato?

The Best Beefsteak Tomato Varieties

• Bucking Bronco.
• Beefsteak VFN.
• Marmande.
• Beefmaster VFN.
• Brandywine (pink heirloom)
• Cherokee Purple.
• Mortgage Lifter.
• Black Krim.

What is the secret to growing big tomatoes?

Tomatoes need plenty of room to grow. Commercially, most growers use a two-foot spacing within rows. If you want really large fruit, give them even more room. One of the most common errors by novice gardeners is planting tomato plants too close together.

What are the sweetest home grown tomatoes?

1. 'Golden Sweet': Touted as the sweetest and best-tasting yellow grape tomato, the indeterminate vines produce lots of glossy gold fruits that are crack-resistant, firm and meaty.