Nizami

[JosephineRose]

So I am growing Nizami this year after a failed attempt in 2019.

This is truly the magic seed plant this year. I was down to my final few and only one germinated - and it looked frail and sickly in its first few weeks. It truly was a skinny little plant - almost skeletal. It kept going though, and branched out - but didn't fill out - for a long time, and reminded me of an artificial Christmas tree when I potted up.

My little orphan seedling survived and thrived through a bizarre spring season here. We had rain through until June (NEVER happens in California!), which gave rise to bacterial disease in other varieties while hardening off.

The late rain made transplanting a moving target, so Nizami didn't get into its Earthbox until May 27. It surprised me by taking to the EB so well, exploded in growth and filled out quickly. No more wispy leaves. So far it has been my earliest producer: setting fruit before any other plant in my garden, with not one but three fruits that first week, and another three spotted yesterday. The tomatoes are already large cherry/saladette size. Does anyone know big are they expected to get?

Those who have experience with Nizami - was it particularly early, or a heavy producer for you? It is showing signs of being both for me.

I love yellow tomatoes, and am looking forward to harvesting it!

[Ginger2778]

So I am growing Nizami this year after a failed attempt in 2019.

This is truly the magic seed plant this year. I was down to my final few and only one germinated - and it looked frail and sickly in its first few weeks. It truly was a skinny little plant - almost skeletal. It kept going though, and branched out - but didn't fill out - for a long time, and reminded me of an artificial Christmas tree when I potted up.

My little orphan seedling survived and thrived through a bizarre spring season here. We had rain through until June (NEVER happens in California!), which gave rise to bacterial disease in other varieties while hardening off.

The late rain made transplanting a moving target, so Nizami didn't get into its Earthbox until May 27. It surprised me by taking to the EB so well, exploded in growth and filled out quickly. No more wispy leaves. So far it has been my earliest producer: setting fruit before any other plant in my garden, with not one but three fruits that first week, and another three spotted yesterday. The tomatoes are already large cherry/saladette size. Does anyone know big are they expected to get?

Those who have experience with Nizami - was it particularly early, or a heavy producer for you? It is showing signs of being both for me.

I love yellow tomatoes, and am looking forward to harvesting it!

I dont remember its earliness, but it produced quite well for me. It was good too! (BTW - it's actually orange)

[JosephineRose]

Even better!

[JosephineRose]

Here are some photos of my Nizami plant from August 1st. I need new ones already.

As of last night, the plant had already hit 8 ft tall and was still growing.

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[Ginger2778]

Melissa, its a very good one.

[JosephineRose]

OK, photos from last night.

I cannot wait until these ripen.

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[JosephineRose]

This plant has tons of fruit with many, many more coming. I am very impressed.

I have had very little BER with it as well. Some of the others have had lots. Cannot wait to try it.

[JosephineRose]

First fruit, harvested last night (while hornworm hunting).

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[Ginger2778]

Really big, perfect!

[eyegrotom]

I have a Nizami in my Fall plant out, now I know what to look forward to. Can't wait

[Gardadore]

Nizami is new for me this year and very prolific. It was one of the first ones to flower and set. Disease is a problem for all my plants with the crazy weather we have had. So Nizami is going backwards and probably won’t produce any new ripe ones with the time left in the season but I am pleased with its performance. Flavor hard to evaluate as by the time they were ripening we got 7 inches of rain making them watery. But they were OK so I will probably give them another chance next year. They helped add to my sauce which tasted great once all the water cooked off!

[JosephineRose]

Yes, I sauced my Nizami. It is great for that.

Mine came up with a core on top that never really softened, and that is a pet peeve of mine for fresh eating. However, I did cut out a few cores and made a tomato sandwich. It is a great tasting tomato.

It was so prolific I decided saucing was the best way to deal with the volume. It was a VERY generous plant.