Tomato Taste Test 2017

I usually grow a few outside every year, concentrating on the bigger varieties like San Marzano which I only grow for dehydrating purposes. I wouldn't recommend San Marzano if you have limited space. I usually plonk in any spares that I can't cram into my greenhouse, so I've found both Floridity and Sungold grow well outdoors and if anything taste better than my pampered greenhouse plants.

 

I grew a few this year, black cherry, marmande and craigella (ailsa Craig variant).
The black cherry were tasty and acidic but thick skinned. The ones I grew outside seemed bigger and thinner skinned but had less punch in taste. Quite a few fruits but not prolific.
The marmande were very short on supply but hugely tasty as always and perfect in a burger.
The craigella were also thick skinned and split frequently, taste was nothing to write home about.

Actually, I've just realised I grew super Roma too - these almost down to the one got blossom end rot. Tasteless and small fruits. Big disappointment.