Yesterday I saw them at Walmart and Lowe's and was curious as to the taste compared to others like Big Boy, Better Boy, Beefmaster, etc.

They were priced at $14.98.

Arlene, I don't think I've ever grown the "bush" type, but for quite a few years I grew "Original Goliath" as my main slicing tomato -- it always did well for me and we loved the flavor; that's a very subjective thing, of course... but I always favor "old-fashioned-tasting" tomatoes, not the ones that are advertised as being "mild" or "sweet," if that helps at all.

Thanks for the input, Sandy. I may give it a try only to avoid future temptation, since I also rely on my old favorites.

Not tried this one, but the bush beefsteak seems to be a very hardy plant and very popular at our plant sale. I do have to say, though, that is one pricey tomato plant!!!!

I tried Bush Beefsteak last year and really liked it. I don't remember ever growing Bush Goliath.

mom2goldens said:... I do have to say, though, that is one pricey tomato plant!!!!

I was thinking the same thing...

At $4.98 I'd have just bought it but at $14.98 I figured it was worth investigating!

I don't seem to remember liking Goliath quite that much... I liked it for the price of a pack of seeds.

I just kept thinking for $15.00 how many tomatoes I could grow from seed. Maybe 150 or more????

It would have to be a really special tomato for that price, although if you don't have the ability to grow from seed, it may be OK. I wouldn't want to discourage someone from buying a really healthy plant if that was all they could do..

The plants are huge, with stocky stems, and already have flowers so it was tempting and I still may do it.

Pirl--if that tomato plant speaks to you--than go for it. We all have our favorites, or things that appeal to us. Not everyone wants to/can grow from seed and just want to purchase a lovely plant that will produce well for them.

If you decide to buy it, please let us know how it does, as we don't have a lot of information on that particular variety. Can't wait to hear how it does for you.

I bought seeds but can't find where I put them! Maddening.

pirl said:I bought seeds but can't find where I put them! Maddening.

I've heard of things like that happening...

I would lose all my seeds if I did not have a dedicated "Seed Box" that I don't really put anyplace obscure.

I'll probably find them in November.

pirl said:I'll probably find them in November.

pirl said:I'll probably find them in November.

Then you can get an early start for next year

mom2goldens said:

Then you can get an early start for next year

Here's my new purchase!

I opted to buy Better Boy since we like the larger tomatoes (and the price was lower than Bush Goliath).

I think you will love the Better Boy. I grow them every year. Well, not this year as I am not buying any tomato plants. But I really love both Big Boy and Better Boy.