Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Sacramento, CA
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What would you suggest as an alternative to Rebel Yell? Looking for something similar in taste and size. Any suggestions?
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Zone 6 Northern Kentucky
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I would suggest German Queen.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Wasilla Alaska
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Elgin Pink is very good, it is one of the best I have trialed.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Steens, MS 8a
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I highly recommend Chef's Choice Pink (hybrid). I grew it for the first time last year and was amazed by its size, productivity, and Taste! The tomatoes in my avatar pic are Chef's Choice Pinks; I had several that topped 1.5 lbs...
Just for schlitz and giggles, I saved some seed. We'll see what I get...! Also, I just received my pack of Chef's Choice Black seeds from TotallyTomatoes. I'm excited about this new hybrid! Merry Christmas, Y'all!
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Germany 49°26"N 07°36"E
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Barlow Jap and Cowlicks Brandywine both of which are OP's.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: 6a - NE Tennessee
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Yes, German Queen would be on my shortlist. I will add my family's favorite. Henderson's Pink Ponderosa. It definitely has the taste, but it also simply looks better than most others.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tulsa, OK
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One of the reasons I wanted to try Rebel Yell, aside from the good reviews here, was the fact that Stump of the World is a parent. I always liked that one, and if memory serves me, they are fairly similar. Both are really good.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Northern Minnesota - zone 3
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Earl's Faux. It's been around for a while, and should be grown more.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: MA
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I'd go with the parent, Stump of the World. Any descendants would not be an improvement, in my book. I trialed "Rebel Yell" many years go, but it was likely from not yet stable seed, so was not likely the Rebel Yell that is known today.
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Denmark
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I would also suggest to try Marianna’s Peace, but make sure to get seeds from the strain with smooth shoulders ![]()
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Sacramento, CA
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Thank you all for the suggestions, keep them coming. Earl's Faux and Stump of the World were two I was considering.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Plantation, Florida zone 10
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: MA
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Those that suggested Elgin Pink please chime in on its flavor. H-G-C is looking for something similar in taste to Rebel Yell.
Elgin Pink, in my garden, is by far the sweetest pink beefsteak that l have ever trialed. It's taste is similar to many bicolor beefsteaks. |
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Sacramento, CA
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Thanks for this Tormato, definitely don't want a sweet tomato and not how'd I would classify Rebel Yell at all. Doesn't seem to be a commercial seed source for Elgin Pink either. Pruden's Purple, was another I was debating however. |
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Plantation, Florida zone 10
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In my growing conditions it has plenty of acid to balance the sweet.
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