Potentate vs. Moneymaker

Both Potentate and Moneymaker are classic British-bred tomatoes, well-loved for their reliability in cooler climates. But they each bring something slightly different to the table:

Moneymaker is one of the most famous traditional greenhouse tomatoes in the UK. It produces medium-sized, bright red fruit with a mild, balanced flavour. Its big strength is productivity — heavy trusses, dependable set, and long harvests. For many, it’s the taste of childhood sandwiches.

Potentate, while less widely known, was bred to improve upon Moneymaker. It tends to give slightly larger fruits, with a richer and more robust flavour — sweet and tangy with firmer flesh. Where Moneymaker can be a bit watery, Potentate holds together better in cooking and slicing. Gardeners often describe it as having a “truer tomato flavour.”

In short:

Moneymaker = heavy crops, classic mild flavour, great for beginners.

Potentate = fewer seeds, meatier texture, stronger flavour, better for sauces and sandwiches.