whats the name ?

The name is "Mexico."

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Dickie might have meant that Mexico is south of Texas and thats where they came from. I too am growing this one for the first time and am anxious to see what it does.

I wasn't intending to offend anyone. Just posting the link to clarify.

Mexico is a good tomato, indeterminate, med red, round and smooth fruit with good production and a good taste.

I'm curious, since you have asked this several times now, why you think some varieties can't handle Texas heat? Do you think there are tomato varieties that cannot be grown in Texas for some reason?

Tomatoes are tropical plants after all and heat just like Texas is something lots of us have to deal with, nothing unique about that. But it is the growing conditions provided that will determine how well a variety will deal with heat, not the variety itself. So while those of growing in the south may need to modify some of our methods, the variety itself isn't an issue.

Dave

The reason I ask about Texas heat is because some varieties don't pollinate very well in the heat and production is low. That is why I ask.

The reason I ask about Texas heat is because some varieties don't pollinate very well in the heat and production is low.

No tomato variety, even the so-called "heat tolerant" ones, pollinate well in the heat and that is an issue for all of us in the south. It is called Blossom Drop and it is the nature of tomatoes.

The controls for that, insofar as it can be controlled, is in the growing conditions provided, not the variety. Earlier planting times, provided shade, heavy mulching, consistent soil moisture levels, windbreaks, extremely large containers if not in ground, low N fertilizers, etc. etc.

Dave

Here is a link that might be useful: Blossom Drop FAQ