First Time Gems and Duds

smithmal · August 24, 2020

Thought it would be nice discuss new "gems" that did well for you this year as well as "duds" that shall not return to the rotation.

I'll go first:

Gems:
German Orange Strawberry- most robust plant and huge of 1-2 lb toms
Sunchocola- very prolific large size cherries that had a nice flavor. Prone to cracking
Esterina - yellow prolific large cherries
Grandma Chocolate - nice tasting well producing black tom

Duds:
Maglia Rosa - decent determinant grape cherry producer. Pretty, meaty with so-so flavor. Was really looking forward to this one since it has so many fabulous reviews.

August 24, 2020	#1
smithmal Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sykesville, MD Posts: 42	First Time Gems and Duds Thought it would be nice discuss new "gems" that did well for you this year as well as "duds" that shall not return to the rotation. I'll go first: Gems: German Orange Strawberry- most robust plant and huge of 1-2 lb toms Sunchocola- very prolific large size cherries that had a nice flavor. Prone to cracking Esterina - yellow prolific large cherries Grandma Chocolate - nice tasting well producing black tom Duds: Maglia Rosa - decent determinant grape cherry producer. Pretty, meaty with so-so flavor. Was really looking forward to this one since it has so many fabulous reviews.