Thu-3-Jul-2008 - Tomato Updates
This year when I went to pick out tomato plants, I went a little crazy. The nursery I went to has organic, 6” tall (or taller!) plants for $0.99 each. I was after 9 plants (at that point in time that was the area I had open) . . . . so I bought:
One “Old German” – or something like that. An yellow heirloom. My *worst* plant so far, very spindly!
One “Cherokee Purple” – heirloom, supposed to be the ugliest, best tasting tomato around. Loaded with neat looking, zebra-striped green fruits right now that should turn purple.
Two “Sun Leapers” – I had such marvelous tomatoes with this last year. Then I had all the volunteers come up so I have LOTS!
One “Health Kick” – why not? I think if I remember right it’s supposed to have extra lycopine or whatnot.
Two “Husky Reds” – I don’t remember why I picked these out, either.
Two “Keepsakes” – Again, I was having fun and if I don’t try them, I won’t know if I don’t like them.
Well, of all the plants I put in, my “Health Kick” plant has yielded two red tomatoes already. They are the oblong shape of a Roma, but I’m not that picky. I didn’t know they were paste-type tomatoes when I bought the plant, but it doesn’t really matter anyway.
The tomatoes aren’t bright, bright red but I picked them anyway as we are due for a bunch of rain and I don’t want them to swell with extra water and dilute the flavor . . . I’ll probably cut one up today with a bit of salt and just eat it up!
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Fri-4-Jul-2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by morningsunshine
you don't like roma? that is the only kind I plant! (well and one cherry tomato for my kids "garden candy")
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