Tomato Tasting (Pink, Purple, Black Slicing Varieties) August 2021
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- 13 of my tomatoes in this category.
Heirlooms, Open Pollinated Varieties, and Hybrids Include:
Abraham Lincoln 1923, African Queen, Brandy Boy, Brandywine Sudduth Strain, Carbon, Cherokee Carbon, Cherokee Purple, Dester, Eva's Purple Ball, Mortgage Lifter Mullen's Strain, Purple Russian, Royal Hillbilly, Curtis Cheek.
If You Would Like to Share Seeds with Me:
Mark's Garden Life LLC.
P.O. Box 72 Street MD. 21154 USA
Its embarrassing how obsessed with tomatoes I am. But I feel safe here among my own kind
Your relaxed style in doing these videos is seriously enjoyable to watch. Thank you
Hi Hunted!
What a nice compliment! Thank you! Thanks for watching/commenting! Don't miss Mondays (#2 of 4). A lot of excellent tomatoes in that one!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
Mark! This made me want a tomato sandwich! You have brought a new dynamic with the tasting. They all look wonderful, man. I could just taste the flavors as you were describing them. I could watch this all day!👍🏾👊🏾😁
Im eating a tomato sandwich while watching!
Dang it, now I want a tomato sandwich too.
Hi Harvey!
lol Than I must have done a pretty good job than! Thank you for all the kind words! On Monday 8/9 around lunch is video #2 of 4 being available to watch. That one has some really excellent varieties in it, so if you get a chance, check it out. Harvey, thanks so much for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
Tomato sandwich? I've never heard of that.
@@LHSmith-hl5ro what!? Beefsteak tomato, mayo, a little salt and pepper, lettuce if you have to (can't hurt). My bro always sprinkles oregano all on rye. I like old fashioned firm white. Mmm
Love how the doggy jumps into the screen and looks straight into the camera, but seriously the tomatoes look so delicious 👍🏾
Hey Derrick!
Holly...She knows all about the camera now! lol Watch what she does in the video "Thank You To My Subscribers 4000" in the end. And that was very intentional too! It's pretty funny and you can see her looking into the camera several times. A scene stealer! The tomatoes... Derrick, there were so many of those that were just excellent! Glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for watching/commenting! I appreciate that very much.
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
Great to watch...a couple of times the camera was not on tomatoes..ie Carbon, Cherokee Purple review and comparison otherwise probably best videos on webb
Hi Warren!
I'm happy you enjoyed the tomato video. Wow! Thank you! That's really kind of you to say! Thanks for watching/commenting!
Warren, you have a great upcoming week!
Best, -Mark
Oh that is beautiful! Love a tomato right off the vine! Grandfather would tell me don't eat them all, when he'd catch me in his garden.
The tomatoes were awesome and I loved the video. Your property is a beautiful background. You make me wanna get me some overalls.
Hi R!
Glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you! Overalls.....They are practical for around here. Give them a try! lol Thank you so much for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
Been waiting all summer for this one! Awesome!
Hi!
Well, hope I didn't disappoint you! Monday's video (#2 of 4) has some really excellent varieties, so if you get a chance, catch that one! Thanks for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
I love this. I love these Tomato taste tests. I love how organized it is and you clearly mark the signs of the variety of tomato and cut it to be able to see it. Keep making these each year!
Hi David!
Thank you! I'm glad you are enjoying the video series. The comments and suggestions from viewers have only helped in making it better. The next video will have more than me tasting because several people have requested more than just I do the tasting, so we are going to give that a try and see how it works. I am going to expand the number of varieties I grow next year using many favorites from suggestions from viewers plus some I throw in as well. Dave, thank you so much for watching and commenting too!
You have a great day!
-Mark
I can’t believe how green everything is there. I haven’t seen rain in over 2 months and temps average around 95 to 98. Everything is dead in my area. You must not be in Texas. Even watering the garden doesn’t do much good. Most people’s gardens are already gone around here. I can usually pull half my tomatoes into first freeze. The other half dies to spider mites, disease, drought and heat. Black Krim has always been my favorite. This year Chocolate Stripes has been my favorite but I didn’t grow Black Krim to compare it to. I grow all heirlooms.
I didn’t really care for the Cherokee purple until I added salt to it. After that, my mind was blown and now I’m a fan 🙌
Hi Gina!
Sometimes things need a little help to make them better! A little salt never hurt anything, right! The 2nd in a series of four tomato videos comes out at lunch tomorrow. Some real winners in that group of tomatoes, so if you get a chance, check the video out. Gina, thanks for watching/commenting and also thank you for being one of my early supporters of the channel!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
@@marksgardenlife5971 No problem! I just watched it and placed 2 different seed orders, lol.
Balsamic notes! Carbon is a top three red tomato on my list. No wonder I love it! Curtis Cheek is first and Royal Hillbilly is third. That Abe Lincoln is enormous...wow! I've tried Cherokee Carbon before and it wasn't that impressive for me either. I think it'll be a one and done. Thanks for the great content!
Holly is adorable! I’m having a similar results with the Cherokee Purple this year. We grew 3 from seed and while the tomatoes are good they were the first to have issues and haven’t even produced half as much as the other varieties we are trying this year. I’ll definitely grow it again next year, but not as many. The ones that have done the best for us north of Boston MA are Berkeley Tie-dye, black beauty, and Thornburn Terracotta. I tried to grow Carbons and every plant died before they made it to the garden. I picked up several of these after your walk through video and am excited to try them next year.
I love Thorburns Terra Cotta, it is my favorite!
I highly recommend you sub the Cherokee Purple with Black Krim. Similar in taste and appearance but the yields are night and day in comparison. One of my favorites to grow 🇨🇦
Carbon is my favorite. Glad to see it made the cut here! So many people overlook Carbon, but it really is a wonderful tomato. Very rich.
Hi!
If you get a chance, check out tomorrows video (#2 of 4 Mon. 8/9). It has many excellent varieties in it! Thank you so much for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
I'm growing Dester this year as well, among others, and it's quickly becoming one of my favourite varieties. It tastes amazing, and all the fruits we picked so far were over 500 grams, really great tomato.
Hi Marrjoram!
It's a great tomato! Watch the next tomato video tomorrow. Some excellent varieties in that group. Thanks for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
What a beautiful garden! It is absolutely manicured. I hate to think of the sweat and labor and attention to keep it that way. The area used for the wedding venue is really incredible. I always learn something from you.
Oh and the biceps 💪 steal the show. Lol 😆 I am jealous but at least I can grow tomatoes. Muscles not so much...😉😊🤭
Hi R!
Biceps....Everyone probably thinks I go to the gym, but nope, I don't do a thing. lol My legs are the same way if that makes you feel any better! lol Just kidding! Thanks for the kind compliment!
Best,
-Mark
@@marksgardenlife5971 wow!, yes, I thought you did weight lifting... and your legs the same...😍🔥would love to see them. The closer the camera the better 😍 handsome!
Mark these are serious tomato garden GOALS! Love this video, keep em coming!
Hi JDF!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
That's a great representation! Your Abe Lincoln is much different than the one I grew several years ago, I didn't know there were different strains of that one too. This is a ton of fun for a tomato lover.
Hi Roger!
Thank you! Roger, you would not believe the variability you can have with heirloom strains. I am going to start a seed company and sell strains that I find are the best and produce the seed myself since I have so much land that I can do it. I'm glad you are enjoying the series. Wait until the next ones coming up. I'm not the only one doing the tasting and it's really great fun! Thank you so much for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
@@marksgardenlife5971 Please start a seed company! I know people who have given up growing heirloom tomatoes just because of the constant disappointment. I"ll be your first customer and I'll bet you can come up with a ton more! I hope you are enjoying making all the videos as much as we like watching and learning.
Yeahhhhh this is the video we've all been waiting for lolol! Nice job!
Hi CS!
Thank you! Tomorrows (Mon 8/9) is even better!
Thanks for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
If you want to support Mark and your other favorite UA-camrs, let ads play and don’t skip them. It’s the least you can do for the content they provide you 👍
Thanks Gina! My ad revenue doesn't even pay for the camerman's time.
@@marksgardenlife5971 love the videos! A few months ago you asked for suggestions. Who's your camera man. Whats their story?
Camera man...A friend who helps me out. I like using a camera with a zoom and I like not having to worry with shooting myself because I think it limits what you can do on camera. I don't like the camera though and am going to replace it this month with another brand. It was a expensive camera and I'm disappointed in it. How's he doing? Any suggestions for improvement? He never operated a camera prior to this, so it's a learning process for both of us. I've never been on camera before any of this. Gina, thanks for asking.
Best,
-Mark
@@marksgardenlife5971 Hey Mark. That wasn’t me who asked about your cameraman. It was someone who replied under my comment. I was telling folks to let your ads play. But if you’re asking, I think everything looks very professional that both you and the cameraman are presenting us. I also think the camera seems to be really good quality along with the audio.
@@marksgardenlife5971 yes the zooming is nice. Thank you for the response. Love the channel. Love seeing your big, healthy tomatoe plants again this year.
Mark those are some great looking tomatoes also your garden looks super lots of hard work
Hi Joseph!
Thank you! Hard work.......yes, but I love it! Thanks for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
The vid I've been waiting for!
Hi Mike!
An even better one coming tomorrow around lunch time! Thanks for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
What a GREAT video. THANK YOU. You’ve produced the most comprehensive tomato sampler video in all of YT world and done a phenomenal job. Thank you so very much!
Wow! Thanks Amy! It's all my pleasure. Thanks for watching and for your kind words. Spread the word of my channel if you would.
All my best, -Mark
Oh, I’m so excited for this! I’m taking notes!! 📝🤓🍅 That’s an awesome looking feast. Thanks, Mark! 🙏🏻🙌🏻💞
I am so pumped you tried the mortgage lifter tomato! I’m growing it for the first time...not sure of the strain though. It’s the only one so far that has skyrocketed when we had a drop in temps. Definitely looking into getting some Cherokee Purple and 1923 seeds for next year. I’ve got some Brandywine seeds and so that’s on my 2022 plant list now too!
Hi Tina Marie!
lol You're very welcome! Thanks for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
Tomorrows tomato video (#2 of 4) has some excellent varieties in it. Hope you catch it!
@@marksgardenlife5971 there’s 4 tasting videos????? 😱 Oh my goodness, I’m going to need a lot more creative ingenuity on how I’m going to grow all the ones you seem to get me so excited about! I can practically taste what you describe. Cant wait for the harvest here! This is becoming dangerous to my garden real estate...😆. I have more passions and visionary dreams that outgrow my space. BUT! I’m taking on the challenge. It’s part of the creative fun. 😉 Oh, and we were only 69° today with lots of rain! 🙌🏻 Unfortunately, triple digits heading our way again next weekend 😫.
Saw someone’s comment on Holly and realized I completely missed the Holly shenanigans! I was mainly listening while toggling back and forth with another app typing my notes🤓 What a little stinker! She’s definitely got Diva syndrome...”pay attention to me!..or else” 😂 She’s such a doll baby I’m sure it’s hard to stay upset with her..I think she knows it too lol. Such a smart cookie! 🥰
I’ll try to catch tomorrow’s video. Thanks for the heads up!
Mortgage Lifter! Aww, imagine if it had classic tomato flavor.
Wow, you made me into a tomato lover! You are easy on the eyes too! 😉 💪🏼
Hi Mark, thanks for the video! Tomato tasting is sort of like wine tasting - different people detect different notes or flavors. So good for you to tackle this very nuanced situation. I know we can all Google all of this info, but it might be a good idea to clearly state whether each variety is an heirloom or a hybrid. Another issue is some people prefer sweeter/less acidic tomatoes, and some prefer more acidic, or that "old-time tomato flavor". It's simply a matter of preference.
Just to clarify - those of us who have grown many varieties of tomatoes understand that not all heirlooms are wonderful-tasking, and not all hybrids are bland or thick-skinned. And if your heirloom plant completely succumbs to disease, is that reason to insist all hybrids are bland or not worth growing?
Maybe a future video you can document your experiences with heirlooms vs. hybrids, and what are the pros and cons of each?
I had my first Curtis Cheek a while back and it was AMAZING. Carbon is another favorite. Hillbilly though....just the best. Thanks for the great content!
Thank you for some New varieties to plant next year!!!
Hi Sharon!
Lots more coming in the next 3 tomato tasting videos. Tomorrows video (Monday 8/9) has some really excellent varieties, so if you get a chance, check it out. Sharon, thanks for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
The 1923 Abraham Lincoln was the best tomato I have ever tasted! Thank you Mark, gardener extraordinaire!
Hi Barb!
1923 Abraham Lincoln.....It is a good one! Watch todays video. Some extraordinary varieties in this one! Thanks for the kind words Barb! Thank you so much for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
@@marksgardenlife5971 watched the excellent video, but nothing can compare to 1923!
So glad you are doing this. I love tomato taste tests.
Hi Kristi!
I really enjoy doing it to tell you the truth. It's fun!
-Mark
They look delicious !!! I love Cherokee purple , and beef steak but plan on trying new varieties next year
Hi Joe!
There were some good ones in the group. Don't miss tomorrows video (#2 of 4) Some excellent ones in that video. Joe, thanks for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
I had a black prince that just straight up died in the first month of planting. I dug it up from the gaden, took it to the far backyard, put it in the ground, and sent it to god's will. I said tomato plant, "If you live, you live, and if you die, you die" .... well it lived and lived but it never got much bigger than 1 ft high and never produced. Poor prince.
Great video
Hi!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed! Tomorrows (#2 of 4 total -Mon 8/9) has some really excellent varieties in it, so if you get a chance check that one out also. Thanks for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
@@marksgardenlife5971 I' ll check it out
Good afternoon Mark 😊, I'll will get back to you on this one...lm running behind lol.But I'll be watching this tonight 🤗🌱🌱🌱💕
Nice presentation: relaxed, informative and interesting. I've not heard of most of those tomato varieties.
Hi Doug!
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful as well. Some of those varieties are the best flavored tomatoes you could ever taste. Thank you for watching and of course, I appreciate your comments too!
Doug, you have a great upcoming week!
Best, -Mark
I've been growing Abe Lincoln for the last few years its one of my favorites. I grew Brandy Boy for the first time this year and it is a winner for me. Excellent taste and great resistance to foliage diseases.
You have so much matter-of-fact presence. I remember Joe Carragione,"Your Green Grocer", on TV. You could easily do that. Enjoyable to watch and kearn.
Carbon was the first big tomato to ripen this year. I will grow it again. Good tomato!
I’m all for the all the tomato taste tests glad your going to include cherry tomatoes too
Hi ISAIT!
Glad you like the tastings. Of course, can't forget cherry tomatoes! lol I have some really great ones to show too!
Thanks for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
Oh wow what a lot to think about 🤔 taking notes, but I'll wait and see what the outcome will be as your favourite/ favourites is....and many more to come.You are truly doing such a fabulous job with your videos as well as this taste testing which so many people will appreciate,l do prefer a slightly sweeter tomatoe but l like it to be quite acidic.Have a wonderful day Mark,the weather has cooled down quite a bit, round about 20c which is very comfortable to work in.All the very best 🌱🌱🌱💕🇬🇧💐
Hi Joyce!
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, many more to come too! How about I send some of this Maryland heat your way? lol Today, they are calling for 97 to 100F! When you walk out of the air-conditioning, it hits you right in the face! Joyce, thanks so much for watching and commenting!
Have a wonderful day!
-Mark
you are the tomato king! Hail to the KING
Hi John!
Not sure about that, but it sounds nice! lol Thanks for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
@@marksgardenlife5971
Hi Mark, you are my go to vegetable guy. Your garden is awesome and inspiring. Thanks so much for your informative videos. Good luck with your channel it is very helpful.
John, thank you!
-Mark
Very good video by the way. I haven't heard of some of these varieties before. I think I would like to grow Dester, Abraham Lincoln or Curtis Creek.
Wow, the moment has arrived! This is great. I love seeing taste tests and hearing how the plants behave. So far my favorite dark of the garden is Cherokee Purple. Cherokee Carbon likes to split on me and it also is super small as a plant. Could be because it went in later than the others and is therefore getting more shade. I thought possibly was supposed to be a compact plant. I like Paul Robeson, but I think Cherokee Purple beats it. Black Beauty is just boring tasting to me, although cool to look at. Purple Calabsh is a ruffed one, very prolific. Again, I find the taste boring, however, my niece likes it. Pink Berkeley Tie has not ripened yet so the jury is still out on the best dark tomato.
Great 🍅 variety Mark !
Hi Alfredo!
Glad you liked the video! Thanks for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
Watching you is such a pleasure, and I don't mean the tomatoes 😍🔥
I can stare at you all day,I wasn't even paying attention to the tomatoes 😍😍😍
Hi Victor!
Thanks! But I think you will get more out of watching about the tomatoes! lol Thanks for watching!
Have a great day/evening!
Best, -Mark
Most adorable photobomb at 2:12!
Hi Sherry!
Oh, she's adorable alright! I don't know if you noticed, but that clip was edited right after that shot of her showing up behind me. Did you see her eyeing up my backside while laying on her back? Right after she rolled back over, she walked up and nipped me on the butt! It had to be edited because what came out of my mouth! lol Watch what she did to me in the "Thank you for 4,000 subscribers"! It's in the very end of the video. That was all intentional too! She's going through the terrible twos Rottie stage! She's smart as it comes. Look at her looking into the camera on the 4,000 sub. video. Unbelievable! You can see her thinking what am I gonna get into next look in her eyes! lol Thanks for watching and commenting too!
Sherry, you have a wonderful day!
-Mark
I love these videos, so informative. Thank you!
Hi Susan!
I'm glad you like them and it's all my pleasure to share what I've learned over the years. Thanks for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
Thanks for the good info. I love tomato pickin time!!
Hi Vickie!
Vickie I love tomato pickin time too and you are very welcome! I really enjoy sharing my knowledge and I've learned so much from people kind enough to comment and share their's with me! So it definitely is a two way street! Thank you so much for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
Hey, thanks, Mark! This is an excellent video. Don’t see many people doing comparisons like this, if ever. Really gives great perspective on the differences in the fruit. Already trying to figure where I can get my hands on Abe Lincoln, Dester and Curtis Cheek for 2022 season. Those look like great options for me. This year I had great success with Parks Whopper and the Super Sweet 100s both red and yellow.
Hey Scott!
Thank you and it's my pleasure! I'm glad you enjoyed. The next tomato video is coming out tomorrow at lunch and it really good. I've grown Park's Whopper and Super Sweet 100 before. I found the Park's very similar to Big Beef and the Super Sweet 100 is a big improvement over Sweet 100. Scott, as always, thanks for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
This is the tomato mukbang you didn't realize you needed.
Hi ACD!
Yep! lol Thanks for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
You Crack me up!
Good job Mark. I'm having BLT's for dinner tonight
Hi Thomas!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed! I had a BLT for lunch. Thanks for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
Two years ago I grew Cherokee Purple, Carbon and Cherokee Carbon for my own taste test. I found Cherokee Carbon (the hybrid ) to be the least desirable. I rated them as follows #1Carbon, #2 Cherokee Purple and #3 Cherokee Carbon. I realize the soil and micro climate is a contributing factor but These were my findings for the three. I also found Cherokee Purple to be the poorest performer of the three.
Yay tomato tasting! Very well organized and nicely labeled, makes it much easier to keep track. "Smokey grapefruit," that's so interesting, will have to try growing that one! Will you ever invite people for a garden tour/tomato tasting? Well, when the world is safe again...
Hi Jessika!
Thank you! I listened to viewer comments and I think it was a big improvement over last years. Smokey grapefruit....lol 1st thing that came to mind! Invite for garden tour......yes, I would really enjoy doing something like that when the world gets a little safer. Thanks for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
Great video what a feast!!
Your reaction to Dester made me go to Baker's Creek site and add to my with list lol
Ivette, was I a little too animated in my description? lol I don't remember after doing so many! A good choice again though. Thanks for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
Hey Mark! Very nice, although I got a little distracted at 2:09 when Holly came into frame and looked like she wanted to steel the show from you.
Hey WJS!
Oh, she did alright, but we had to edit out what Holly decided to do because of the words that came out of my mouth! lol Did you notice Holly lying on her back with her feet up in the air looking at my backside? She rolled over and jumped up and nipped me right in the rear end! I guess she wasn't getting all the attention! lol So she stole the show alright! Did you see what she did to me in the thank you for 4,000 subscribers video in the very end? When you watch her on camera, you can see her thinking and getting agitated I wasn't playing with her enough. She took her nose and splashed water in my face and than nipped me on the arm in the very end of that video! lol Today, Holly decided to dig up all the cold crops that had been direct sown in one of the beds. It looked like a ground hog had been digging holes in it! At home, she sits on my leather couch in the library off my bedroom and watches "The Rottie Channel"! lol You'd have to see it to believe it! Well, as always, thanks for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
@@marksgardenlife5971 She sounds like a diva! :) But I'm guessing a lot of fun to be around.
@@marksgardenlife5971 oh you should try and capture that on video. I'm sure we would love to see it.
new sub. so glad the algorithm threw you in here! do you have to deal with deer? we're overwhelmed with them. I can't even feed the cats outdoors without putting out extra for the deer. Can't wait to get our garden planted next year. just moved during the Texas blizzard (Snowmageddon or Snowvid 21 or Snowzilla as it was variously called), so still getting settled, no planting this year.
Beautiful juicy tomatoes
Hi Rajish!
Glad you enjoyed. Wait until you see todays tomato video!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
Ooh will get purple russian also !
Hey Mark, great video. Seed cells in tomatoes are called locules. You should also try Rose tomato as well as Dr.Lyle. both are excellent.
I have a few different tomatoes I'm going to try next year. This year I only had 2 varieties that did well...midnight cherry and can't remember the other. Always enjoy watching your videos and learning from you. I'm sure it would be amazing working with you.
Hi Randall!
Thank you!
All the best, -Mark
@@marksgardenlife5971 All the best to you as well my good man.
I have radiator Charlie mortgage lifter in my yard ,not ripe yet. Will cancel cherokee x carbon off my"next year" list and replace it with dester. You have no idea how really helpful these videos are.
I've grown most of those, but Cherokee Purple was always my favorite. But that varietal has ZERO disease resistance. I'd get 4 or 5 tomatoes and the plant would be nearly dead.
Really?? I was thinking of growing this one next year. It sounds amazing! I may still give it a go, but thanks for the heads up about diseases! Blessings to you! 🙏🏻🙌🏻💞
what?! mine almost died to the point it was black as I missed covering it during the surprise frost this year as a baby plant but i saw some green and replanted it. It is huge! no diseases or issues and is potted. check your soil or adjacent plants
The White Tamasol is one of the best tasting tomatoes I ever had . It is a deep tomato flavor much more intense then the Cherokee purple. Also Aunt Ruby’s German Green is very good 😌 have you ever tasted those ?
I have tried Aunt Ruby's and it seems like part of it is always mealy (usually the upper half), does that mean it is over or under ripe? I usually wait for the slight blush on bottom and the top is softish. I like the flavor, but can't get over the texture.
for me black krim wins the black grouping. everyone goes for cherokee purple. i have grown it side by side with black krim. the black krim wins in flavor every time. the hybrids like cherokee carbon i would agree. the are a little more uniform. flavor isnt there. i haven't found a red that really wins me over.
Thanks for this video. In all honesty I've never tried this many varieties of tomatoes. Didn't even know there were so many, but hand me a loaf of Sarah Lee Wheat bread, three avocados, a few jalapeños or jamaican scotch bonnet pepper, and a hint of salt and let me have a good time lol I love it. 🙂 talking about slicers, those are beautiful. I enjoy hearing Holly's name in these videos . It's like what is Holly up to now! Haha 😄
God bless
Hi Jody!
The video....Jody, it's my pleasure to share what I've learned along the way. lol Now, that's a positive attitude! Wait until you see Monday's video. Some incredible looking and tasting tomatoes in this video. (#2 of 4) Holly...What's Holly up to? Well, lets see. Today she dug up my bed of fall crops that were just sown. I don't know if you noticed in the tomato tasting video Holly lying on her back with her feet up in the air behind me while reviewing the 1st tomato. Well, you can see that there was a edit during that review and Holly wasn't around anymore. Holly was apparently lying on her back thinking what she was going to do next and decided to roll over and nip me in my behind and we had to edit out what I said to Holly! Did you catch the video of me thanking my 4,000 subscribers? At the end Holly decided to splash water in my face and than nip me on the arm. Holly is going through the very terrible two's right now! lol Rotties are a super intelligent breed. Kiera who I just lost in June had a incredibly large vocabulary. Of course, half of it was food related, but it was a large vocabulary. Kiera loved to play hide and seek with the hidden thing being food of course. Her favorite game! lol Jody, thanks for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
@@marksgardenlife5971 Mark thanks for giving me the down low on Miss Holly. I was just dying while reading your comment... Awww, I think Holly though she was helping in the garden because she saw you digging as well. It's just a joy to see how she presents herself in these videos. I didn't see your 4000 subscriber videos but I'm taking my time to catch up in the ones I've missed out on. She is just a joy to have around I can just imagine. I'm really sorry you loss Keira, stay strong. I think Holly is try to keep your spirit up because she knows Keira is not around anymore. I like seeing the raw stuff of what she does, it's cute. Ofcourse not, there is no fun in digging up your fall garden. I go crazy when I go to my plot and see that something was scratching in it. She is just so cute hm hm. She'll get it, she realizes the attention and she is just basking in it. I like when you have to stop in these videos to keep her in check...... thanks for your comment again and I'll definitely check to see what other things Holly has done to you while you shoot these videos. 😄
@@marksgardenlife5971 Can't wait to see Monday's Video, until then. Take care.....
Jody, you as well!
I am a huge dog/animal lover, so even when Holly is at her worst, I know she is in the terrible two stage right now and ignore her. All Rotties are like that when puppies. And it gives you funny memories for the rest of your life. I think of Kiera several times a day. A very sad and horrible thing to go through, but I'm going to honor Kiera by starting a charitable animal trust that helps with dogs. I figure in time, the power for me to raise large amounts of money for animals will be fairly good, so I am going to do all I can. I'm glad you enjoy Hollies antics! lol
-Mark
Great Brother Thank you for sharing video
Hi Li e!
It's my pleasure! Thank you! Thanks for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
@@marksgardenlife5971 yes good
HI Mark!
All the beautiful tomatoes you got there look amazing, as i'm having my dinner i'm watching this video and also having a tomato salad lol. Out of all the tomatoes on the table i would love to try grow the CURTIS CHEEK, ABRAHAM LINCOLN 1923 MULLEN'S MORTGAGE LIFTER AND AFRICAN QUEEN.The only thing is i'm not sure if we have those variety's in Australia.
What a great video Mark a great set up surrounded by all the tomatoes other vegetables and flowers thank you for sharing and telling us what they taste like, also i want to send you a email a picture of a tomato we grew back in 2012/2013 season the shape of it was so strange looking lol.
I also want to ask what should i put in the soil to make it more productive for tomatoes and other vegetables? I'm currently trying to mend my soil for next season's crops.
Looking forward to the next few video's for the rest of the tomatoes :)
Oooo Holly Holly Holly lol
Gabriel
Hi Gabriel!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! The soil.....Gabriel, watch the video "Building Garden Soil For Raised Beds" and it goes over what I use in my beds and why. Next video is today at lunch and it has some incredible varieties in it, so catch it if you get a chance. Yeah, Holly has been on her worst behavior lately! lol I took her swimming for a while yesterday and that drained some energy out of her. lol Thanks for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
@@marksgardenlife5971 Thank you Mark il check that video out, the next tomato 🍅 video would come out here at 2 am lol so I’ll be watching it after work which is 3:30pm Tuesday and can’t wait,😁 that will drain her, 😅 have a good Monday 😃
You have a good Monday too!
Love the overalls!!!
Hi Kurt!
lol Thanks! They are very handy as far as lots of pockets. Thanks for watching/commenting! I think this is the first time I've received a comment from you?
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
@@marksgardenlife5971 I think I've chimed in a few times. Never about the overalls, tho! :-) I'm thinking now that I'm living back in the Midwest I should get me another pair. But def. too hot to wear here now!
I’m here for the tomato’s…. 😉
Hi!
Well, what else is there! Hope you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and commenting too!
Best,
-Mark
Where do you live? I was admiring the leaves of your tomato plants behind you. I'm in Alabama and we always have disease problems, but this year was even worse. It rained almost every day in July.
Hi Parrish!
I live in northern Maryland about 10 minutes from the PA line. I do have some disease problems here and there much more than last year. I think that pretty much goes hand in hand with tomatoes! lol We have been fairly dry up until this week. I appreciate you watching my channel and of course, thank you for commenting too! If you like my channel, please share it with your friends. I would appreciate your help!
Parrish, you have a wonderful day/evening!
Best, -Mark
All I can say is.."SHWING!!"
Mark... loving your videos. I'm very envious that you have such great growing conditions. I grow in Los Angeles and its pretty challenging growing in a city. I grow 13 varieties every year and I've grown a lot of the varieties that you show here. I amazed at the size of your tomatoes though. All of your tomatoes are huge compared to my fruit of the same variety. Do you grow for market? I have a ton of questions for you but I'll watch through all your vids first to see if you answer any of my questions. Your vids are great!! Thanks for making them. Keep'm coming!
That was lunch and dinner together 😉
Hey AP!
lol yes, definitely! How are things up in Alaska? How's your garden doing? As always, thanks for watching/commenting!
Best,
-Mark
Awe man…I thought he was going to pick his favorite. However, hard to do with all those tomatoes…
Hi Cookinmom!
I had a couple favorites! lol If you get a chance, check out tomorrows video (#2 of 4). Some really excellent varieties in that video. I think it's set to be available to view around lunch on Monday. Thanks for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
Mark's Garden Life …I’ll watch it only if you tell us your top 3. Lol
This tempts me to do more heirlooms, but I know better. If I want enough to can, I better stick with some more production varieties like my go-to Jetstar.
Here in CO, tomatoes are going for $54 - $58 per half bushel (approx. 25 lbs.) of tomatoes. That's the most I've ever seen.
Hi!
Isn't that something! I wonder why? Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
You have a great day!
-Mark
This video really should have more than 3.1K views 👨🏿🎨
Hi Derrick!
I'm fairly new to this just starting this year and recently just starting to post 3 or 4 times a week, so it probably takes several years to build a larger viewing audience. Spread the word though if you would! I certainly would appreciate that! Derrick, thank you for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
@@marksgardenlife5971 certainly will do, new Subscriber and enjoy your content, keep up the good work and the viewers will come 👍🏾
Derrick, welcome to the channel! Thank you! And I appreciate you spreading the word too.
Take care,
Mark
@@marksgardenlife5971 oh, your channel will grow super fast, my friend. It won’t take you years. You have natural charisma and video presence most of us lack. And your property is lush and productive. Keep doing what you are doing. The algorithm already picked you up. Mark my words!
Thank you!
Just found your channel and I'm enjoying the tomato taste tests. I love purple tomatoes and Cherokee Purple and Carbon are two of my favorites. Have you grown Paul Robeson?
Have you tried any of the Chef's Choice hybrid tomato varieties? I'm looking for some hybrid black tomatoes that are productive and have disease resistance? Thanks for well presented video!
That is all well and good, but you need to tell us where to find the seeds. It doesn't matter what they taste like if we can't get the seeds. I don't want tp read al 728 comments to see if you said or not. Put them in your post.
Hi Merlyn!
I don't like to give recommendations on companies. I always have felt if I recommend a company and someone has a bad experience with them, that reflects upon me as well. I'm sorry. In the next few years though, you will be able to purchase seeds from a seed company I am starting and customer service/quality will be top priority in anything I own.
Merlyn, you have a wonderful week!
Best, -Mark
Mark what was the best one. The green tomato? Thank you. I want to try it. I need a hardy fungal free. I am in florida
Hey CAM!
I'd probably have to pick Virginia Sweets. What part of Fl?
Best, -Mark
@@marksgardenlife5971 Orlando! Central Florida home of the fungi, bugs,too much heat, and struggling plants.
Hey Mark, Have you seen that video from Food Unwrapped about people in the UK that took the genes from Garden Snap Dragons an put them in tomatoes to make a solid deep purple tomato. If they ever release that variety, I hope you end up growing those. Apparently have incredible shelf life properties.
That sounds like everything I don't want in a tomato.
gmo tomato.......are you really looking forward to that?
The carbon looks a lot like a Paul Robeson.
Who is Holly and why is he hollering her name during the tomato tasting? I'm hoping to try to grow the yellow varities you taste tested on the other video if I can find the seeds.
Holly is the young Rottweiler in Mr. Mark's family of fur babies. 🐶👶❤
She's quite the character! Watch more videos and you'll see what I mean 🙈
I'm looking at some of your tomatoes and I'm growing a few of them and they never got that big. Wow. Unfortunately, most of my tomatoes succumbed to blight. I still have some tomatoes but none that big. My Eva's Purple Ball and Abraham Lincolns look tiny compared to yours.
Hi!
Possibly I've had more rainfall here than you? Not sure. I have another video (#2 of 4) coming out today and that one has some excellent varieties in it, so if you get a chance catch that one. Some real monster tomatoes in that one! Thanks for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
Those arms
Anthony, glad you like them! Someone else said something today about them also. You guys are going to make my head big if you don't stop with all the compliments! lol Thanks for watching/commenting!
Happy Gardening!
-Mark
He knows exactly what he’s doing...........
Mark, tell us,what is Hollies favorite tomatoe choice?
Bush goliath gets a lot of what you call microcracking
Where do you buy or get some of these varieties where I purcase seeds is 4 different sites and there's a couple not on there?
Hi Kay!
All our seeds come from wholesale vendors since we buy so much seed every year.
Closer please. :-)
How do you prevent birds or rats from coming to your garden to chew on your maters?
Hi there!
The birds only seem interested in the small cherry types, and there are just so many to go around that damage is barely noticeable. The only reason I assume they are eating them is because I find wild cherry tomatoes popping up in random far- far away places around the farm. The rats seem to be preoccupied with the nearby dairy/ horse farms. We also have lots of owls around. Maybe my dog's scent helps as a deterrent as well. I'm not sure.
Thanks for commenting!
-Mark
Es muy difícil concentrarse en la jardinería, con alguien tan sexy
Where do you get your Virginia Sweets seeds from?
Larry Moody
Hi Larry!
Email me at Marksgardenlife.com.
Thank you!
where can I acquire those seeds?
how is the productivity on the mullen's mortgage lifter?
Mine is producing wonderfully now that the crazy heatwave we’ve had (for over a month and a half!!) is over. It would have a lot more tomato’s on it if the heat didn’t cause it to drop blossoms. Can’t wait to try it. I have a ways to go before they are ripe though. There are different strains, like Mark said. When I got mine I did some research and found these strains: Red; bi-colored (red/yellow); Halladay’s (pink); yellow (yellow with red/pink streaks in the center); Radiator Charlie (pink-red, this strain is the original strain). Not sure which strain I have but I’m excited to see! I’d say give it a go! Blessings to you! 🙏🏻🙌🏻💞
*The story of this tomato is fun to read about too.