Best of 2025: Tomatoes or Lack Thereof
This episode is the first in my Best of 2025 series and delves into a detailed analysis of my tomato trials for 2025, highlighting what worked, what didn't, and why. I share insights on disease resistance, specifically focusing on early blight, and the performance of different tomato varieties from various seed sources.
I’ll also touch on my plans for 2026, new varieties to be tested, and tips for making educated choices for next season's garden.
Plus, learn why I am having to say goodbye to a seed company that I’ve bought from for years.
00:00 Welcome and Winter Garden Update
00:33 Preparing for Winter: Clearing Summer Vegetables
03:05 Introducing the Best of 2025 Series
04:34 Tomato Trials: Successes and Failures
10:34 Micro and Container Tomatoes
12:33 Tomato Varieties: Hits and Misses
17:02 Seed Companies and New Trials
21:46 Black and Yellow Tomatoes: Fall Performance
23:06 Yellow Pear Tomato Review
24:32 Porter Tomato: Heat Tolerance vs. Flavor
26:42 Tomato Fest: A Mixed Experience
29:49 Fall Tomato Season Results
31:59 Planning for Next Year's Tomato Crop
33:39 New Tomato Varieties for 2026
39:24 Cozy Holiday Season and Final Thoughts
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
2026 North Texas Garden Planner: https://shop.thedallasgarden.com
Johnny’s Seeds
Tomatofest.com
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