Tomatoes from Roberts’s

Forrest3 · ‎03-11-2010

I bought the Roberta's tomatoes this past spring, plus all sorts of supplies from Gardener's Supply. Was prepared for all those wonderful tomatoes. What a disappointment! They are fairly small, but the worst thing about them is the tough skin!

They taste alright if you can get by the skin! What a waste of time and money! I don't know how the Q keeps supporting Roberta's. Next year I will go back to buying at Farms market and not buy these again! I don't understand how the Q can keep offering these when there are so many unhappy customers!

Just Bling · ‎03-10-2010

I'm so happy with my Bonnie plants that I purchase at Home Depot.

My tomatoes this year are wonderful, I even put in some Sweet 100's and they are delicious.

I always think mailing/sending away for items are so much better than the local stores, I have learned that's not alway true.

I'm so sorry, it's really a bummer.

shaggygirl · ‎11-24-2011

With what's going on with shipping these days who knows what the plants go through between the day of shipping out and arriving at your doorstep.

On It · ‎03-15-2021

I agree buying from a local nursery is a better choice for any type of plant. We have always bought our tomato and pepper plants from a locally owned farm supply store that only sells the varieties that do well in our area. Local nurseries are a good source as well, since they know what variety of plant will produce the best in a specific area.

KingstonsMom · ‎03-09-2010

@shaggygirl

And the crazy heat waves, in the back of a semi-truck!

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

Marp · ‎03-09-2010

After two disappointing years of Bonnie Plants tomato plants I ordered Roberta's 6-piece Patio Beefsteak offering and am overwhelmed with tomatoes.

The plants were sent from Burpee's and arrived in prime condition.

The eyes through which you see others may be the same as how they see you.

catter70 · ‎10-11-2017

I commented on this yesterday. I purchased A TSV last year of Roberta's patio beefsteak tomatoes for my sister for her birthday and she was very disappointed. She got them this year from Walmart and has a good crop at a much lower price.

millieshops · ‎03-09-2010

I buy my plants locally - from gardening sources recommended by other locals. As far as plants from Home Depot or Lowes, I've had good results and I've had bad results.

Right now as I cope with redoing inside, I am growing weeds outside. Fortunately not obvious to my neighbors.

ValuSkr · ‎03-15-2014

On a related note, it was good to see the Walliens today; usually we see them only in late-Winter and Spring. Derek and Stefani were there; Devin and their uncle were not.

BlueFinch · ‎08-31-2019

Heck, I've been very happy with plants purchased from my local grocery store. They have a great selection, particularly for veggies and herbs. And very affordable. It's one-stop shopping.