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Re: tasteless Brandywines and corn success

Hi Edward & Melissa,

> My experience with brandywines is limited but I've noticed a couple of
> things. Last year, my first couple were pretty bland, but the later ones
> were sweet and creamy, really incredible. Also, they are, I think, fairly
> sensitive to growing conditions. I.e. they want lots of sunlight and
> heat. I think that the soil conditions affect their taste quite a bit as
> well. I have identical tomatoes on both sides of my house. The plants and
> fruit are thriving on both sides, but one side (which has lots of nearby
> concrete and walls which may be reflecting heat and light onto the
> plants) is producing much tastier tomatoes.

> Don't despair. Be patient and let us know if the fruit which ripen later
> in August improve in flavor.

Aha, that's interesting.  I've tried brandywines and found them quite poor in
flavour and texture.  I'm still wondering what all the foofafa over them is all
about!  Our summers might be a bit on the cool, wet and short side for this
variety to develop it's full taste.  I wonder if there's any early cultivars of
brandywine that are better suited to northern or otherwise cool climates?

Cheers (and bon apetite)!

--
 Bob Carter  -  bcarter@awinc.com
 Kootenay Bay, BC, Canada  -  Zone 6b
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