Large Tomato Varieties for 2021

[@thewjs3738]

I just spent 25 minutes of my life watching a stud talk about tomatoes. Time well spent. Great informative video!

[@marksgardenlife5971]

lol You are just way to kind! I'm glad you liked my video too! Thanks for watching & commenting too! -Mark

[@tomcurtis197]

"If it doesn't taste good it doesn't belong in my garden" You need to put that on a T-shirt! Love it! I wish I had the land to do what you do! Awesome video again, Mark!

[@tomcurtis197]

Mark, I've searched for Curtis Cheek seeds or plants and have not been able find them. Any ideas as to where I can get them? Burpee doesn't have them. Rennisance ( spelling) says they do but when I called their number is no longer in service. Ugh! Help please!

[@fordrac1ng81]

I grow 25-30 varieties every year and I love watching channels like yours for new ideas. I have about 10 that stick around year after year but I'm branching out a ton. Can't wait to see the results!

[@marksgardenlife5971]

That is awesome! I'd love to hear of your favorites. If you would like, contact me through my website, Marksgardenlife.com. Thanks for watching & commenting too! -Mark

[@markwilliams5091]

I love the big beef ones .

[@Gracenglory5]

I just got a mortgage lifter! No idea what variety. Praying I can keep some of these blossoms and this heat wave ceases! Wrote down all the different ones and will definitely be saving seeds. Got some golden nugget cherries, stupice, and a mix called summer harvest with Black Krim, Persimmons, and Colavato (forget that one...hoping for the other two lol) which I’m unsure what actually germinated and grew...another surprise awaits with the three plants that grew. I heard the garden peach is amazing! As long as you don’t mind the fuzziness lol...🥴. Edit Wow, major battle with auto-“correct”...🤦🏼‍♀️

To keep the varieties straight , I put little plastic stakes with the name next to each plant. I cut the plastic stakes from the sides of large white drink cups from fast food places. As a backup, I also take a sheet of paper and make a map of the garden, showing the variety. My personal favorite for taste is Boxcar Willie. For production I like Climbing Trip-L-Crop . For size competitions I like the hybrid Big Zac. .

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Derek! That's a wonderful idea with the cups! I have added Trip-L-Crop to my Seed catalog for things to grow in the future... It looks like a very interesting variety... Thank you for that! Best, -Mark

[@tomhoward8078]

Informative video for tomato varieties. I grow about 20 varieties per year, I've grown a lot of the ones you mentioned. Im going to try Curtis cheek next year, never heard of that one. Anas Noire and Virginia Sweets will be added too. You won't be disappointed with Dester and Green Giant. Two of my favorites. Try Lillian's Yellow, if you like yellow you'll definitely like them, my favorite yellow by far. Keep the dogs in the videos too, they love "helping" in the garden.

[@roydampeer441]

Thanks Mark look forward to when you show us the mature tomatoes!!!

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Roy! You are very welcome! I can't wait either! Thanks for watching and commenting. -Mark

[@Lift.Our.Voices]

Amazing variety! Would love to try some of these. 😍 🍅

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hey! I am going to expand my garden area for next year and try many more varieties I haven't tried yet. A guy from the UK was kind enough to send me a list of what he was growing ( I think he said 60 varieties) and many I have not heard of, so it would be fun to try many of them. I'll put on my website this fall my observations of each variety I've grown for 2021 and probably will list 2020's also. Well, as always, thanks for watching and commenting! Can you plant yet up in Maine? -Mark

[@kristiryan740]

Excellent varieties. Can't wait to see them all. I have 31 this year.

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Kristi! That's awesome! you will have to let me know some of your favorites! Best, -Mark

[@joycehennequin8469]

Good morning Mark 🌞 what a beautiful one it is and NO RAIN.Very much looking forward to more videos on tomatoes,pruning,care and anything else will be so helpful thankyou very much for taking the time and sharing 🌱🌱🌱💕🇬🇧uk

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Joyce! Joyce, every morning we are lucky enough to be on this earth is beautiful! I am going to try and do as many videos as I can and you don't know how much I love sharing things with others as well as hearing back from others about their experiences, favorite varieties, etc. Learning and meeting others even just through their words is just so great! Joyce, as always, thanks for watching, commenting. If I ever develop a good number of subscribers in the UK, I want to come over for a few weeks and have some meet and greets with any of my subscribers who would like to meet me, so hopefully in the next few years, I gain some viewers over across the water because I would just love to come over and do some filming and make some new friends! I hear gardening is huge in the UK. -Mark

[@cexe2120]

Starting off with my favorite red/pink, Royal Hillbilly. I hope you love it as much as I do. Planted Curtis Cheek this year first time, it's one of my strongest plants so far. I appreciate the content on your channel!

[@kittiew260]

So happy not alone with pup distractions in garden. It makes me smile

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Kittie! I love my dogs with me as much as possible. With several hundred acres here, they have lots of freedom and get lots of exercise. Annie goes down to the river when it's hot several times a day and swims and I take Holly down since she's to young right now to be on her own and let her cool off too when it's hot. They love the water and have a big time. A great life for large dogs! Kittie, thanks for watching and commenting too! -Mark

[@raquelkananis7687]

Thank you Mark. I’ll be trying to grow this summer. I’m inspired. I’m currently learning about soil biology. Oh, and I think you are a very handsome gardener. Aloha

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Raquel! You are so very welcome! Growing is fun and you are always learning along the way and you just can't beat the flavor when you grow it yourself! Besides the fact you know it hasn't had any chemicals applied on it. Soil biology is very interesting. Thanks for the nice compliment. You are a very kind person! Raquel, thanks for watching & commenting as well. Aloha! -Mark

[@helenoleksyn5327]

Last year I grew the garden peach tomato and it was delicious. It’s fuzzy and it reminds me of an apricot.

[@paintingtracey]

Would love to see Dave's garden!

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Tracey! I'll have to see if he will let me film up there. He collects a lot of different plants. I think he told me he had over 2,000 varieties of Iris alone! -Mark

[@paintingtracey]

@@marksgardenlife5971 wowie

[@workinprogress3609]

Great video! I can't wait to see the follow-up!

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Thank you! Thanks for watching & commenting too! -Mark

[@markwilliams5091]

I can not wait for the spring .But I grow all year round

[@Shovelman220]

I'm just getting into heirlooms this year. Gonna give canning and seed saving a serious shot. If you do food preservation you should shoot some videos on that. Only a hand full of quality channels on that out there. Again luck with the channel boss.

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi! I think you will be really pleased you gave heirlooms a try. I do can and freeze from the garden, so I may just film some of that this summer. The seed saving I already do. Thank you for the kind words. Thanks for watching & commenting. -Mark

[@SiriusScientist]

Can’t wait to see the first tomato harvest video of the season!

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi, You and me both! Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@paintingtracey]

Most of them from your friend I've never heard of. Looking forward to seeing how the season progresses!

[@TacoBell5DollarBox]

Dave loves Tomatoes

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Tracey! They were new to me as well! But that's how you find most new varieties, through suggestions of others. I wore that black shirt again! lol Tracey, as always, thanks for watching & commenting! -Mark

[@desiredjidonou7357]

Hi Mark, Great work. I'm wondering how you irrigate or fertigate your bed. I don't see any irrigation system. Thank!

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Desire! Thanks! We have had so many rains here lately, I have not had to water at all which typically, I don't. I have a 2" water line that runs the entire length of the garden with hose connections at every isle if I need to water. I don't use fertilizers at all. I guess when I have time, I will add a underground water system with drip irrigation and a hose bib in the ground often enough that I don't have to drag to many hoses for when I have the need to hand water. Desire, thanks for watching and commenting as well! Have a great day! -Mark

[@desiredjidonou7357]

@@marksgardenlife5971 Thank you Mark! I look forward to seeing them fruiting. Take care!

[@johnjude2685]

So glad for your input as you definitely have experience to speak. I'm learning I like orange after trying "Tarri Cotta and Honey Gold and the Hillbillies" Sounds like some hybrid types will make for extra veggies for my cousin (s), Seems like Elvis I have more kinfolk during tomato season. Thank you Sir Thank you for your input Sir.

[@squashit339]

Will have to add some of these to the list for next year! I got hit with some blight I think, not really sure because I've never had it before, so some of mine are looking a little ragged. I tried a hydrogen peroxide mixture first then went to a copper fungicide. Not to mention that on Tuesday it was 111 degrees out in June!?! So we will see what kind of damage that did in the next week or so. Best of luck with all your tomatoes!

[@jonochi]

I love your videos! More tomatoes pleeeeeeease?!??!!!

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Tana! More to come when there is something worth filming! I'm glad you enjoy them. Thanks for watching and commenting too! -Mark

[@Johnnysaintrizz]

Do you have a video of tomato canning?

[@BoyGorge]

Where is your farm located?

[@j.paullevonne802]

Nice!

[@WellBeanTV]

Love Cosmos tomatoes!

[@conniecasale3593]

Soooooo excited. 🎈🎈🎈🇺🇸

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Connie! lol Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching & commenting! -Mark

[@lesliemontemayer4253]

I’ve been waiting for this video. 😁❤️

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Leslie! Thanks for being patient and I hope you gained something from watching it. I am going to film some follow ups throughout the summer on the tomatoes. Leslie, thanks for watching and of course, commenting! -Mark

[@rajishmaharaj7552]

Huge variety, definetly going to be an awesome tomato season. Let us know which of these at end of the season are your top picks.

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Rajish! Will do! -Mark

[@renee6680]

Curtis Cheek comes from Renaissance Farms from the owner, Curtis!!

[@GinasBeautyReviews]

I’ve been waiting for this video. I love slicers! 😋

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Gina! Well, thanks for waiting so patiently for it to be filmed! slicers.......I do as well Gina. Thanks for watching & commenting! -Mark

[@brianmitchell3775]

I have tomato leaf curl up we have had fairly big weather swings hear in the pacific northwest could that be the cause

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Brian! I have personally never encountered this, but according to Missouri Botanical Gardens, Weather conditions and or an inconsistent supply of moisture can cause this, but the overall condition "physiological leaf roll" in some tomato cultivars is "normal and not harmful"... If I were you, I would try using a heavy mulch (straw?) to help stabilize soil moisture... If slugs are a resulting issue, try using Iron Phosphate granules. Good luck! Best, -Mark

[@brianmitchell3775]

@@marksgardenlife5971 thanks Mark

[@PV96]

Mark, may I ask what you do with all the produce? Do you sell it?

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi! I of course use a little myself, share with the people who work on the farm, friends and donate to food pantries. You have a great day! Best, -Mark

[@saltlifess6226]

Do you have problems with rabbit's or deer? I'm having problems with those two and bear. Any suggestions?

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi, I would if not for the fact the garden is fenced in. Bear, even though I've heard we do have them around here, never any problems. With 3 Rottweilers, I probably never will! -Mark

[@SonOfAGun1814]

oh hey Mark

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hey back at ya!

[@royhughes1331]

Mark, have you considered harvesting your seeds to sell to your loyal youtube clients ( aka like ME for instance !!!)?? Perhaps you & Dave could start a little side business ?? You have brands I never heard of before. It would kinda be like a REWARD for your "ground floor" YT followers!!! ...... jus sayin'.....

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Roy! Actually, the plans have been in the works for a while to start a seed company. It will not be going on line until fall of 2022. Thanks for asking and a big thanks for your early support of me. Hopefully my channel grows, but it's one of those things you just never know until it happens. Roy, thanks for watching and commenting too! -Mark

[@moon699ik5]

Hey Mark keep me in mine when you start selling tomatoes seeds.

[@henningbartels6245]

Mark, what do you do with all the tomatoes? Are you using by your own and your family - or do you sell them? I grow maybe a third in plant numbers and only 8 varieties but this is alredy too much to be honest. Last year I made quite a bit of tomato sauce, ratatouille and tomato chutney just to preserve some. BTW, Schwarze Ananas is my favourite. I would have guessed it is the same as Ananas Noir (becaus it literally the translation) - though the fruits turn orange - yellow here with a blush of red in the flesh.

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Henning! Yes, from what I understand, this appears to be the same tomato. In English it's "Black Pineapple" French "Ananas Noire" and apparently "Schwarze Ananas" in German. I am so glad this tomato is well traveled because it deserves it. That's wonderful that you are preserving the tomatoes!... I have never made Ratatouille... It looks incredible! I do can a lot of tomatoes. I give away most of my tomatoes to friends, family, and the churches and food banks in the area.... Thanks for reaching out! -Mark

[@henningbartels6245]

@@marksgardenlife5971 It just makes use of your zucchini, peppers or eggplants which you add to your tomato sauce. Depending on your additional ingredients and on the region it is called Ratatouille, Ljutenica or Letscho and can be found in various regions in Europe. I have sometimes problems with blossom-end rot on tomatoes: if it is not to big I just cut it out and the tomato is still good to go into some sauce.

[@ambesta3897]

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[@marksgardenlife5971]

Thank you! -Mark

[@mathewrichards7309]

Golden jubilee is somewhat the same as golden sunray that I grow only difference is golden sunray is a cross between golden jubilee and pan America tomato

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Mathew! I didn't know that. Thanks for sharing that with me! Thanks for watching and commenting also! -Mark

[@zacharyjoiner8272]

Never seen a dude wear a wife beater so much and still have a farmer tan haha

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Zachary! I go back and forth between tees and tanks depending what's clean to wear and if it's really hot & sunny, I wear a tee to protect my shoulders from burning. Thanks for watching, commenting! -Mark

[@candacel3489]

Who is Dave? Sorry I'm nosy

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Candace! Dave I met through others and he is retired and quite the plant enthusiast. I may do a video at his place because he really is extremely knowledgeable, interesting and has a beautiful yard. Thanks for asking! As always, thanks for watching and commenting too! -Mark

[@chetreed2198]

I haven’t heard of 90 percent of those types of tomatoes I must live in a boring neck of the woods

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hey Chet! There are a lot of varieties out there! You'd be surprised! -Mark