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noinwi

sweet determinate cherry?

17 years ago

I'm looking for cherry toms for containers next year that are actually good tasting. I realize that's subjective, but I'd like something with some general sweetness. This year I have Tumbler and Tiny Tim. In the past, I didn't think Tumbler was that great, but this year, if picked fully ripe, it is considerably sweeter than previous years(it is also very 'sprawly' so next year I will cage it). The Tiny Tim is quite tart whether it's ripened on the vine or on the counter. Tastes a bit like ketchup to me, only less sweet. My one indeterminate cherry is Chocolate Cherry which I'm happy with, but I don't have much space for indeterminates, and everything must be in containers. Also, the 12yo neighbor girl loves cherry toms and has been helping me harvest and consume(mostly consume, LOL)the ones I have. I gave her a CC plant this season, but it hasn't been doing very well for a number of reasons I won't go into. I told her I'd set her up with better plants for next year, and I thought smaller plants would be easier for her(and her folks)to take care of.

Anyway, I was wondering if anyone here has found any of the smaller cherry tom plants to be tasty and sweet, in their opinion, since all seed vendors claim "great flavor", and I would appreciate any input.

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