Need recommendation for a tomato in the south.

edweather · January 9, 2017

Recently moved to Zone 9B in Southeast Georgia, and am looking to grow an all around tomato. One for salads, slicing, and canning if there's any left. Preferably heriloom. Thanks, Ed

ContainerTed · January 9, 2017

Ed, you might want to try "Creole". It was developed in Louisiana and loves the hot, humid weather you'll be enjoying. I grew it again this past season and it is still very productive, very tasty, and should meet all of your needs.

There's a pretty good list of ones that do well in a hot/humid environment. I know that others will name some of them.

AlittleSalt · January 9, 2017

Porter is a cherry - so not a slicer, but it goes well in a salad and are known to be canners too. And an heirloom (1920s)

Gardeneer · January 9, 2017

Ed, I have also moved to South ( 8b, NC). And have been investigating for almost 4 months now.
So far I have the seeds for the followings:

--- Pruden's Purple
--- Creole
--- Indian stripe PL (dark/purple tomato )
--- Big Beef (F1)
I have read good reviews on Bradley and Arkansas Traveler also.
Both Brandywine Sudduth and Cowlick's have good reviews. I will be growing the first.

Keiththibodeaux · January 9, 2017

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Originally Posted by ContainerTed

Ed, you might want to try "Creole". It was developed in Louisiana and loves the hot, humid weather you'll be enjoying. I grew it again this past season and it is still very productive, very tasty, and should meet all of your needs.

There's a pretty good list of ones that do well in a hot/humid environment. I know that others will name some of them.

I'll second Creole. Great taste, somewhat prolific.

Rajun Gardener · January 9, 2017

I have Beaucoup Creole seeds if anybody wants some. These are seeds I saved, they grew good and produced.

Gardeneer · January 9, 2017

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Originally Posted by Rajun Gardener

I have Beaucoup Creole seeds if anybody wants some. These are seeds I saved, they grew good and produced.

Very nice.
Are they different from plain Creole ?

Rajun Gardener · January 9, 2017

I think we talked about that already and I thought I sent you seeds too. I just checked my PM's, did I send them to you? If not I'll ship them out.

Wedlady77 · January 9, 2017

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Originally Posted by Rajun Gardener

I have Beaucoup Creole seeds if anybody wants some. These are seeds I saved, they grew good and produced.

Those are some pretty tomatoes. I might have to try Creole.

kygreg · January 9, 2017

Atkinson is a variety developed by University of Alabama for hot, humid, climates. I grow it here in Kentucky where the summers are hot and humid and it has a very good flavor and is a tomato producing machine.

b54red · January 9, 2017

As a new member of the deep south you may not have encountered the problems of growing down here. You are far enough south that you may have real problems with fusarium wilt and if you are unlucky like me all three races of fusarium wilt in which case you will find long term plant health a real problem. If you are growing in new ground it may not be infected yet but you will probably have some RKN already. I live in southeast Alabama and since I started gardening the problems of soil born diseases have gotten steadily worse in this area. I finally had to resort to using grafting in order to grow my favorite varieties with success. I hope you don't have the same problems but to be somewhat safe you might want to include a few Big Beef or Celebrity plants because at least they have decent resistance to two races of fusarium and RKN. Most heirlooms have little or none.

Good luck, Bill

Cole_Robbie · January 9, 2017

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Originally Posted by kygreg

Atkinson is a variety developed by University of Alabama

It was actually Auburn University, fierce rival of Bama.

Dark Rumor · January 9, 2017

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Originally Posted by Cole_Robbie

It was actually Auburn University, fierce rival of Bama.

Roll Tide

schill93 · January 9, 2017

Here's an interesting article about Creole. Besides Big Beef for safety, I think you should try some Indian Stripe and Pruden's Purple.

frankcar1965 · January 9, 2017

I suggest anything early or midseason, that is what I am doing now and not worrying about heat tolerance. We have heat here in LA and the humidity to go with it too and I am more concerned that I get a crop BEFORE it gets too hot. No matter what variety you choose it will only get you a week or two more of pollination before the nights get too hot. I'm trying to stay at or below 70 days but it is hard to find just the right ones that I want.

January 9, 2017	#1
edweather Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Southeast GA, USDA 9a, HZ9, Sunset Z28 Posts: 393	Need recommendation for a tomato in the south. Recently moved to Zone 9B in Southeast Georgia, and am looking to grow an all around tomato. One for salads, slicing, and canning if there's any left. Preferably heriloom. Thanks, Ed __________________ You'll be surprised what you'll never have to do, if you put it off long enough. Last edited by edweather; January 9, 2017 at 01:00 PM.

January 9, 2017	#2
ContainerTed Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: 6a - NE Tennessee Posts: 4,538	Ed, you might want to try "Creole". It was developed in Louisiana and loves the hot, humid weather you'll be enjoying. I grew it again this past season and it is still very productive, very tasty, and should meet all of your needs. There's a pretty good list of ones that do well in a hot/humid environment. I know that others will name some of them. __________________ Ted ________________________ Owner & Sole Operator Of The Muddy Bucket Farm and Tomato Ranch

January 9, 2017	#4
Gardeneer Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NC - zone 8a - heat zone 7 Posts: 4,909	Ed, I have also moved to South ( 8b, NC). And have been investigating for almost 4 months now. So far I have the seeds for the followings: --- Pruden's Purple --- Creole --- Indian stripe PL (dark/purple tomato ) --- Big Beef (F1) I have read good reviews on Bradley and Arkansas Traveler also. Both Brandywine Sudduth and Cowlick's have good reviews. I will be growing the first. __________________ Gardeneer Happy Gardening !

January 9, 2017	#3
AlittleSalt BANNED FOR LIFE Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 13,333	Porter is a cherry - so not a slicer, but it goes well in a salad and are known to be canners too. And an heirloom (1920s)

January 9, 2017	#6
Rajun Gardener Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Tomato Cornhole Posts: 2,550	I have Beaucoup Creole seeds if anybody wants some. These are seeds I saved, they grew good and produced.

January 9, 2017	#10
kygreg Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: kentucky Posts: 1,019	Atkinson is a variety developed by University of Alabama for hot, humid, climates. I grow it here in Kentucky where the summers are hot and humid and it has a very good flavor and is a tomato producing machine.

January 9, 2017	#11
b54red Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,068	As a new member of the deep south you may not have encountered the problems of growing down here. You are far enough south that you may have real problems with fusarium wilt and if you are unlucky like me all three races of fusarium wilt in which case you will find long term plant health a real problem. If you are growing in new ground it may not be infected yet but you will probably have some RKN already. I live in southeast Alabama and since I started gardening the problems of soil born diseases have gotten steadily worse in this area. I finally had to resort to using grafting in order to grow my favorite varieties with success. I hope you don't have the same problems but to be somewhat safe you might want to include a few Big Beef or Celebrity plants because at least they have decent resistance to two races of fusarium and RKN. Most heirlooms have little or none. Good luck, Bill

January 9, 2017	#14
schill93 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2015 Location: Nevada Posts: 275	Here's an interesting article about Creole. Besides Big Beef for safety, I think you should try some Indian Stripe and Pruden's Purple.

January 9, 2017	#15
frankcar1965 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NW Louisiana Posts: 89	I suggest anything early or midseason, that is what I am doing now and not worrying about heat tolerance. We have heat here in LA and the humidity to go with it too and I am more concerned that I get a crop BEFORE it gets too hot. No matter what variety you choose it will only get you a week or two more of pollination before the nights get too hot. I'm trying to stay at or below 70 days but it is hard to find just the right ones that I want.