SEED STORIES | Brad's Atomic Grape Tomato: Way Beyond Eye Candy!

[@johnjude2685]

I'm raising Brad's Atomic grape and everyone who tried it all believe that it's the best tomato they ever tried, I'm raising 5 plants next season but have to keep my other type down to one or two each so yes in my opinion Brad's Atomic grape is the best, But I will be trying a few new type every season. Hopefully Brad knows how much we love his work. Thanks

[@didleydo]

A neighbor gave me one of these tomato plants. The atomic tomato is now my favorite flavored tomato! What a treat this has turned out to be!

[@reginasalandy5285]

I have to say I love this variety!! I grew them for the first time and wow totally AMAZING!! What an awesome flavor! I’m definitely sharing my harvest. I plan to buy more of these seeds and share with my family! Thank you Baker Creek for your wonderful rare seeds!

[@felicitasmanuel5776]

☺️

[@RovingPunster]

How's the disease resistance ?

[@WholesomeRoots]

I am so excited to try this tomato this year! Every year, for 40 years, tomatoes always come out on top! I look forward to this year where I will be growing many many Baker Creek varieties!

[@andymelero9316]

I love Wild Boar Farm Tomato seeds!!!! They grow great Tomatoes.

[@marilynnergord7993]

I started this from seed months ago & just this morning I have three little purple tomatoes ! I am beyond excited.

[@RareSeedsBC]

aren't they just lovely??

[@The_fruit_nerd]

I will be growing many Baker Creek seeds this season. I'm so excited for a long and glorious harvest!🎑

[@RareSeedsBC]

happy gardening!

[@jaymartinson3236]

I grew these. They were very wimpy when they were little. Once they finally took off they were actually very productive. They are beautiful tomatos and have a good flavor that is very sweet. It is a bit hard to tell when they ripe at first, but you get the hang if it.

[@seedaholicgardens9085]

The story journey , the music, perfect each time. Thank you.

[@RareSeedsBC]

thanks!

[@findingsara5715]

Started my seeds a couple of weeks ago! I can't wait!

[@sixstringsoneway]

Awesome!!! I ordered these a couple weeks ago and was literally just about to plant. Great success rate, too, with all my other Baker Creek seeds. Your farm rocks!!!!

[@RareSeedsBC]

Thanks so much! Happy Planting :D

[@sixstringsoneway]

Sprouts!!!!!!!!!

[@Mistycolleen]

Love these so much! I even give the plants as gifts, friends love them and some call them magical!

[@jerricroft937]

I have quit growing cherry tomatoes for the most part and only grow Atomic grape tomatoes. They are the sweetest small tomato I know of and the most beautiful

[@nadeenjason9816]

You should try "Barry's crazy" tomatoes, bred by the same guy who bred atomic grape, Brad Gates. And try "Blush" tomato too, bred by fred hempel. It tastes like heaven😋

[@jerricroft937]

@@nadeenjason9816 Thnx!

[@userbosco]

I'm a Brad fan boy. WBF exotics never disappoint and seeds have excellent germination rates. Only ding, they split super easy after rain, but seem to have an ability to self repair if not too mature.

[@shauntaomi1]

Yes this moved to the top of my favorites. So sweet! and beautiful!

[@johnjude2685]

We enjoying it and everyone who I gave a couple to say that's the best tomato they have ever ate. That's the truth in my house. Already have my new package of seeds for next season , plains to have a bigger assortment in my garden about double garage size living in suburbs Most tomatoes I will have only 2 plants each and about 12 slicers .I plan to also have 12 plants for salads ( also plume size) and 4 plants will be Brad's Atomic grape , Honey Gold Hybrid,, Sweet 1,000,000 , Yellow Pear, and Sun Gold Hybrid . Yes is also our vote for, " The Tomato of 2021 is Brad's Atomic grape" by every guest we had here" Great to see this video Seen this tomato first with Nocoil on the TV network video and Roots and Refuge also Mark's Garden Life also my Favorite Gardener Lady "Growfully with Jenna" who's hard work produce such a beautiful flower and productive veggies and also now in her kitchen. Everyone should try this delicious tomato 🍅

[@rmcm5823]

Love atomics. Them plus sungolds are my two main cherry varieties in my gardens.

[@doggiefamily908]

I've been growing them for 3 years now. They are amazing!

[@o0sunsi0o]

Describe the taste if you can, please? I've read too many reviews which describe them as, Meh!

[@doggiefamily908]

@@o0sunsi0o full of flavor with just enough sweetness and acidity. Meh to me is a white tomato. They are very bland.

[@darshayfarmer1440]

Growing them this season :) I planned ahead got the seed in my fall order.

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

It’s taken me 11 months but I found this in the uk! I’m so happy! I wish bc was in the uk!

[@pdyt2009]

I grew about 30 plants. I gave some away and kept four of them. Three have small grape-like black tomatoes in grape-like clusters of 6-10. The other has plum-size in clusters of 3-5. I'm going to check with everyone I gave them to and see how they are growing. So far, no iridescence. Just black. And hard. But they didn't go outside until mid-June and it's been quite cool the past two weeks.

[@Onniesprairiegarden]

It's my first time growing this one this year and I love it! It's soooo pretty! And very tasty. Normally I don't like tough skin but I don't mind it with this one!

[@janetlovesu]

I had no idea wild boar farms was so close to me! May have to take a trip!

[@differentstones]

Looking forward to trying these!!

[@dezidoll8233]

This is awesome. Love these informational videos on varieties.💜

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

These look amazing!!

[@permbee7129]

They don't taste as good as she claims.

[@Just-Nikki]

They are very sturdy plants and so beautiful. I almost hate picking them...ALMOST 😋

[@lux3226]

Has anyone got any tips for growing this one hydroponically? I don't have any outdoors space, so I do all my gardening in a spare room I converted into a grow room, and I planted one of these a year ago and managed to get a total of 3 large grape sized tomatoes off it before I gave up on it to make space for something more productive. However, those 3 tomatoes were stunningly beautiful little guys, and they tasted absolutely sublime. So I really want to try them again because they were amazing. Just need some tips on how to get them more productive - I also grew Barry's Crazy Cherries the same way, and those pumped out massive amounts of fruit. Just want more out of the Atomic grape.

[@MrBuzyb77]

I loved the taste of this tomato last year but I had two issues 1 I couldn't tell when they were ready 2 they often burst open on the vine.

[@jeffreylee7613]

I had problem with mine cracking also.

[@KeithMel1]

I picked up some seeds and the plants are doing great. Waiting for them to ripen.

[@TheHaskinsFamilyVlog]

So excited to try these this year!!!!

[@jeffreylee7613]

I was excited to grow it this year. But I did have problem with them cracking.

[@RareSeedsBC]

they can be susceptible to overwatering!

[@ellentieking]

Love this tomato!

[@krystelhardesty9960]

I already started my tomatoes this year and I have these as one of the ones my seven year old picked we cant wait for them to fruit.

[@RareSeedsBC]

they are lovely!

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

do you post to the UK?

[@RareSeedsBC]

Yes we do, shipping costs $12 with a 10 packet maximum! You can order from our website rareseeds.com

[@CluelessHomesteaders]

They look cool, I’ve never tried them...

[@datrux]

So I've had seedlings that have been exactly 2 and 1/2 inches tall for three weeks now. Do these things EVER grow? My Cherokee Purple was planted at the same time and is almost two feet tall! What am I doing wrong with these little grape tomatoes?

[@RareSeedsBC]

Greetings, are they outdoors in the ground or in containers?

[@andrewt9016]

I grew this last year in just one container. Fruits grew just as in picture (I wasn't expecting that!). This year I have a few left, will grow in open ground...

[@RareSeedsBC]

so glad you enjoyed it!

[@glynmozzie2143]

May I ask how you knew they were ripe?

[@sandrachaluisan3048]

I am in zone 8B (Texas); how would these do in my hot summer climate? Also, I am planning to do container gardening; will these do well in containers of 5 gallons or more? Spring 2020 will be my first garden attempt since 2013.

[@RareSeedsBC]

They do do well in your climate, but from customer reports i wouldnt recommend them in containers, the majority consensus in containers is that they end up less colorful and can be quite bland in such a set up :(

[@AngelBabyMama]

Novice here, help please. How do I know they are ready to harvest? They are getting big, but still rock hard. Does the firmness give any indication of when I should pick them?

[@RareSeedsBC]

Yes, once ripe they will have them give to them and detach easily. unripe tomatoes will be rock hard and stubborn to pick

[@AngelBabyMama]

RareSeeds excellent info, thank you!!!!

[@nadeenjason9816]

When ripe the bottom turns gold/orange

[@AngelBabyMama]

xxxc xxxl thanks! I pulled one yesterday that had been growing for weeks- it finally had a little give as opposed to rock hard. It tasted like the sour part of a sour candy. Super picker worthy with no sweet finish. Hoping it was just not ripe yet. I will keep my eye out for the color changes.

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

I really wish I could get this in the uk!

[@pondguru]

I have a few plants growing well from seed I bought from the US. They are currently about 14" high and doing very well in the greenhouse in NE England. I got them on ebay but can't remember the name of the seller unfortunately. I'm currently making a video on the new garden set up for my channel. I've just checked and they were actually from Serbia on ebay - just search and they will come up.

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

@@pondguru omg that’s amazing I’ll have to look on ebay

[@pondguru]

@@ThatBritishHomestead No worries, there are a few sellers in the UK too but I bought from Serbia (had the prettiest picture.....)

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

@@pondguru I have looked all over the place for strange veggie I have so many types of tomatoes but these will be 100% on my list next year

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

@@pondguru found it after all this time!!

[@scottmccollum3077]

Are these determinate or indeterminates?

[@RareSeedsBC]

indeterminate! :)

[@scottmccollum3077]

Thanks! I cant wait for my seeds to arrive!

[@jeffersonianbynaturevideos5500]

So I have like 50 + 2 mato plants from all of wild boar seeds and I would love to share them and my story with you guys!!

[@elicrz7775]

Wow that's a lot.

[@Realatmx]

Mr Jefferson.. May I know where you from sir

[@jeffersonianbynaturevideos5500]

@@Realatmx Spokane Washington

[@Realatmx]

Do they ship seeds to India🤔?

[@RareSeedsBC]

yes we do! rareseeds.com

[@coalbear1]

How do you keep early and late blight away? These heirloom tomatoes are horrific for blight.

[@RareSeedsBC]

Be sure to space your plants father away to ensure good airflow and to use a drip irrigation system to keep moisture on the foliage to a minimum.

[@Hammer_OJustice]

Love these tomatoes, but almost EVERY one of my Brad's Atomic Grape have split on the vine before fully ripe and no other varieties were splitting. Also very prone to blossom end rot

[@sandeepsmatharu]

@JaxH0pkins please explain

[@scottscott7434]

Dry farm at the end . Is my recommendation

[@AngelBabyMama]

Scott Scott does that mean no watering?

[@scottscott7434]

@@AngelBabyMama yes dry farming is allowing roots to find watering to concentrate sugars and lower amount of internal water of fruit . Or very seldomly do a deep watering if your in a dry hot area .

[@AngelBabyMama]

Scott Scott very cool- thanks for that 😊

[@wizardofraw]

Smaller tomatoes seem to grow better in the tropics, would like to introduce a variety of grape/plum tomatoes to the people of Belize, we have a farm there and looking to implement exciting things for the people of Belize, its a very poor nation.

[@seedaholicgardens9085]

I certainly wish you a blessing of abundance!

[@happydays1336]

I'm very disappointed with the flavor of the Blueberries cherry tomato. I grew it two years in a row and both times the tomatoes were very bland. Maybe I over watered them. (I didn't buy my seeds from Bakers Creek even though of love this company.) I'm about to send in another order of various varieties of seeds from Baker Creek Seeds. I recommend this company.

[@RareSeedsBC]

Sorry to hear :( And yes, Overwatering is usually the culprit for bland tomatoes

[@carsonjwill]

You could just blend those tomatoes and you’d have good salsa

[@kimthames2531]

His creations? They are God's creations. God designs those.

[@just_ducky_acres7561]

You would sell a lot more of these if you actually had them in stock when people were placing orders.

[@RareSeedsBC]

apologies, we are working hard to keep everything in stock!

[@ladylibrak]

I tried this variety two seasons ago. Honestly, this is more of a conversation piece. The plants were wispy and vigorous. The fruit DID crack late season. The fruit color was unremarkable. The texture of the fruit was gritty and flavorless in comparison to the heirloom tomatoes I have been growing. I tried them, but not a fan.

[@jerricroft937]

Sure what you grew? My customers LOVE THEM. Beautiful fall colors

[@TennRides]

I was about to purchase these from Baker's Creek, but when I started watching the video, changed my mind. This woman's voice is enough to make me want to turn off my computer.

[@RareSeedsBC]

All of our videos are closed captioned, if you do not enjoy the narration.

[@castlehill6717]

Damn. I was looking for a video of someone who planted the Nuclear Gamma Ray Irradiated “Atomic Seeds” you can buy online. I would love to see that. Nice looking tomatoes though.

[@candiwallace6605]

👍👍🌱🌱💞💞

[@jondunit6232]

Cool looking but wasn't impressed with it.

[@robinwebster5836]

I think maybe it's a big seller because of the really misleading photos you show of them. Everybody wants to grow an unusual tomato like this, but I can't find anybody who grows them (other than the people selling the seeds) who show any results like this at all. Also, they never seem to get completely ripe. They stay green on the inside. They stay very hard. And the taste of them isn't really anything remarkable. Although I've had no problem with mine cracking, many other people say it's a big issue for them. I really expected something much more special out of these. It was a big disappointment.