CHOPTAG - 2010 - Spring Plant Swap
 

[SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]We have a date for the Spring Plant Swap. It will be Saturday May 8th. Last year some folks said they had morning commitments that made it hard to attend so we’re going to try 1 to 4 pm this year.[/FONT][/SIZE]


[SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]We’ll use Paxton Ramsey Park again. [URL]http://www.miamitwp.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=87&Itemid=91[/URL][/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]B[/FONT][/SIZE][FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]ring your extra plants, seed, food and stories. While this is a CHOPTAG “tomato plant swap” event, feel free to bring any fruit, veggi or herb plants you want to off-load. [/SIZE][/FONT]


[COLOR=black]Everyone is welcome to join us. This is a family affair, so bring the kids, the parents, the grandparents and anyone else that likes tomatoes.[/COLOR]


[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]There is only one rule. Bring plants or bring food.[/SIZE][/FONT]


[COLOR=black]Directions to the park:[/COLOR]

[COLOR=black]If you are coming from the North, Down I-75 or I-71 you’ll want to take I275 East to exit 54 (Wards Corner Rd). Using the CENTER lane turn LEFT off the exit. This will put you in the right hand lane on Wards Corner Rd. Turn RIGHT at the 1st street, Loveland-Miamiville Rd. Go about 7/10 of a mile and turn RIGHT on Price Rd. The park is at the top of the hill, about ½ mile, on the right.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=black]If your coming from the South up I-71/75 take I-275 North to exit 54 (Wards Corner Rd). Turn Right off the exit. Stay in the right hand lane. Turn RIGHT at the 1st street, Loveland-Miamiville Rd. Go about 7/10 of a mile and turn RIGHT on Price Rd. The park is at the top of the hill, about ½ mile, on the right. [/COLOR]

[COLOR=black]For those coming from Indiana on I74 use I-275 through Kentucky continuing to exit 54 (Wards Corner Rd). Turn Right off the exit. Stay in the right hand lane. Turn RIGHT at the 1st street, Loveland-Miamiville Rd. Go about 7/10 of a mile and turn RIGHT on Price Rd. The park is at the top of the hill, about ½ mile, on the right.[/COLOR]

We'll be there. Not sure what kind of plants we'll have. But I've got a 22 lb. turkey in the freezer that I need to do something with. I may brine it, smoke it, and force y'all to make sandwiches or something out of it. :-)

[CENTER][INDENT][SIZE=4][B][I]Jerry
Thanks for the Information.[/I][/B][/SIZE]
[SIZE=4][B][I]Smoked Trurkey sounds good Earl! [/I][/B][/SIZE]
[SIZE=4][B][I]I hope I will be able to be there as well! Don't know what plants I will have but hopefully something to test the taste buds![/I][/B][/SIZE]
[SIZE=4][B][I]Stay warm and well all![/I][/B][/SIZE]
[SIZE=4][B][I]Gary[/I][/B][/SIZE]
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[quote=Earl;158189]We'll be there. Not sure what kind of plants we'll have. But I've got a 22 lb. turkey in the freezer that I need to do something with. I may brine it, smoke it, and force y'all to make sandwiches or something out of it. :-)[/quote]


I'll bring the BBQ sauces!!! MAN I LOVE BBQ and SMOKIN'.
Maybe I can throw down a butt or a brisket.

Pete

Pete said, "Maybe I can throw down a butt or a brisket."

Hey, Pete. Does that mean we have a choice between butt and brisket? We've had lip-smackin-as-good-as-it-gets pulled pork butt but we ain't had any brisket as of yet at a CHOPTAG meet, at least that I can remember.

Might be that Gary can be talked into bringing some of his Jezebell sauce to spread on some Brisket by Pete or Turkey by Earl? :-)

Spring Plant Exchange
 

[CENTER][B][SIZE=2]"Might be that Gary can be talked into bringing some of his Jezebell sauce to spread on some Brisket by Pete or Turkey by Earl?"[/SIZE][/B]
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[CENTER][B][I][SIZE=4]I know Gary would be more than willing to supply a variety of Jezebell Sauces for the Brisket and Turkey.
[/SIZE][SIZE=4]We will Dine Gourmet for sure!
[/SIZE][SIZE=4]What could be better than talking/exchanging Tomato seedlings, enjoying gardening friends, and sharing good food!
[/SIZE][SIZE=4]Gary
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Brisket or pulled pork?? The pork is certainly easier to cook/smoke.

I have done a few briskets and they were good, mmm, heck, if I'm firing up the smoker I'll do one of each, just in case I mess up the brisket.

Need to be ready by 1 pm on sat, start friday at 5pm-smoke till 11 pm, wrap in foil and put in the oven at 200 until I leave my house.

It's like tail-gating in the spring!!!!

st. louis ribs, BBQ that is
 

Tired of this weather!!! Fired up the smoker and threw down a slab of pig ribs, ~~~~LIP SMACKIN GOOOOD~~~~

St. Louis cut, all the ribs and 1/2 a sternum, turned out nice.

pete


may 8 will have some briskit and butt BBQ HFY

I just drooled on my computer a little. My husband is a vegetarian, so I never get that kind of stuff at home....

And the winter seed-swapping BBQ will be? :)

Yes, Yes, Yes I was thinking about the side dishes.

I really like large french fries, fresh cut, deep fried 2X, salt and yes, Ketchup, LOTS OF TOMATO KETCHUP.

Coleslaw, of course, for the pulled pork sandwiches, pickles (clausen are really good), and maybe some baked beans.


Any other ideas, likes or dis-likes, allergies???

pete

I have salsa. Maybe by then I might still have some heirloom salsa frozen in the freezer :)

Here is what I plan to start next weekend. So if germanation goes well it will also be what I have available to bring to the swap.

Get your order in early.

[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Aker's West Virginia[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Aunt Gertie's Gold[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Aunt Ruby's German Green[/SIZE][/FONT]
[SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]Black Cherry [/FONT][/SIZE]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Black Krim[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Box Car Willie[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Carbon[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Cherokee Purple[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Dr. Carolyn[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Eva Purple Ball[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Guido[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]I[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]talian Sweet[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Kellogg's Breakfast[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Lillian's Yellow Heirloom[/SIZE][/FONT]
[SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]Lucky Cross [/FONT][/SIZE]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Marianna's Peace[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Mark Twain[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Opalka[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Paul Robeson[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Prudens Purple[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Red Brandywine[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Rose de Berne[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Rossi Nostr[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]San Marzano[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Sungold[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Tennessee Heirloom[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Tidwell German[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Tiffen Mennonite[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Vinson Watts[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Wes[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Wessel's Purple Pride[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Winsall[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Wisconsin 55[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Yellow Red Butt[/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Anaheim Chile[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Ancho[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Black Pearl[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Fat 'n Sassy Hybrid[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Lipstick[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Craig's #5 Hot Pepper[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Craig's #10 Hot Pepper[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Craig's #38 Hot Pepper[/SIZE][/FONT]

Sounds like a wonderful assortment! Your mention to get orders in early brings up a question I have regarding the logistics of how the spring plant swap works.

I am not going to start anything from seed this year at all. I've already got lots of irons in the fire, and I'm finally learning to recognize my limits. Since I won't have any plants to swap with anyone, can I purchase plants from attendees at the swap? Is it an option to place an order ahead of time?

Thanks!
Tim

[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Hey Crispy,[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]The overall goal is to swap tomato plants. :yes: That being said, every year we have folks show up who don’t bring seedlings. Most of those folks do however bring FOOD. :D [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]I have not heard of anyone accepting money for plants at our swap but I’ll be glad to set a president. I’ll only charge $50.00 a plant.:lol: [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]So if you don’t have any plants and don’t like my price you can always bring FOOD.:panic: [/SIZE][/FONT]

I'll bring dessert and something else. Not sure yet.

Happy Spring to all of my CHOPTAG friends.
IF you have extras to share, I would be interested in the following:

Jerry>>> Vinson Watts--Guido--Paul Robeson--Box Car Willie--Wes and
Tennessee Heirloom.

Terry>>> Fritz Ackerman-- Spudatula Black and Spudakee Purple

Gary >>> Hege German Pink

I'll have plants to share--just don't know what as yet.

Thanks to all.

Dave in Columbus, where the last of the snow is GONE !!!!

If everything germs well, here's a list of varieties I'll have available.

JD's Special C-Tex
Black from Tula PL (Spudatula)
Black Cherry
Snow White Cherry
Cuostralee
Gajo de Melon
Aunt Ruby's German Green
Lynwood
Coyote
Tom's Yellow Wonder
Marianna's Peace
Striped Roman
Black Krim
Spudakee Purple
Box Car Willie
Berkeley Tie Dye Pink
Stump of the World
Black Mtn Pink
Canestrino

Looking for Lescana if anyone is planting it :)

Barbee,
I thinik it was me that grew Lescana last year. I'll start a plant for you if I still have seed. And I think I do. I'll check.
Earl

Thanks Earl.....you're the best :)

I like to cook!!!!
 

Hi Jerry,

Although I won't have seedlings, I sure do like to cook (and I'm told it's pretty good stuff), and I will be very glad to bring food to the plant swap in exchange for some seedlings.

Tim



[quote=JerryL;160589][FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Hey Crispy,[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]The overall goal is to swap tomato plants. :yes: That being said, every year we have folks show up who don’t bring seedlings. Most of those folks do however bring FOOD. :D [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]I have not heard of anyone accepting money for plants at our swap but I’ll be glad to set a president. I’ll only charge $50.00 a plant.:lol: [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]So if you don’t have any plants and don’t like my price you can always bring FOOD.:panic: [/SIZE][/FONT][/quote]

Earl's Offering
 

CHOPTAG Plant Swappers/Sharers
Here’s what I have so far to share. Numbers at end of name means how many plants I have to share. So get them before they’re gone. If anyone wants any of them I’ll edit and put your name below plant’s name so it will be easier to keep up with who gets what.
Earl

Gregori’s Altai =4 left
1 to Tim

Kimberly =4
1 to Tim

Lime Green Salad =3
1 to Tim
1 to Amy

Mano =5

Polish Dwarf =3
1 to Tim

Praleska =8

Tumbling Tom Red =6

Red Robin =4

Plant info incase plants are new to you.

Gregori,s Altai 67 days Ind. Siberian Slicer. Large 4, purple/red, 8-10 oz smooth meaty fruits. From the Altai mountains near China. Siberian variety that originated in the Altai Mountains on the Chinese border. Tall plants are heavy producers of 8 to 12 oz. pink-red beefsteak tomatoes. The flavor is sweet yet acid and just delicious, with harvests continuing over an incredibly long season. Indeterminate. 67 days.

Kimberly [Craig LeHoullier info>>>] Bill Malin mystery potato leaf, 7-May planted; ripe on Jun 15 - 38 DTM [Days To Maturity], expected pink fruit got red, healthy, fruit set Incredible, healthy, will be a large cherry or small salad. 4 feet tall, loaded with red round small fruit, ripening , the early stalwart, ping pong ball red sweet fruit, lots of them and early.] -buds on 2-26-06, 40 days from planting seeds.

Preleska. [Andrey info >>>]early, determinate red, introduced by Belorussian Institute of Vegetable Gardening. 3-4-5 oz. Good taste, 106 Russian days [to ripe fruit from germination], meaty, round, very tasty, 12-15 fruit in a cluster, 24" , F resistant, Belarusian 60/150/7

Lime Green Salad--- Diminutive plants bloom with bouquet-type sprays followed by loads of small lime green tomatoes that ripen further to amber. 3 to 5 oz. fruit is chartreuse inside and full of juice and good, tangy flavor that is somewhat spicy. This is a wonderful variety for growing in containers since plants stay small yet provide a big harvest. If planting in the garden, put these in front as an attractive border. Very tasty and novel variety. Determinate. 58 days.

Mano: [55 days, short determinate that ripened earlier than SFT for me. Tastes Great! From Gezain in Hungary. via Brian Sanders, Oklahoma:] [Mano determ. 50-60 gramm a very early rapidly growing excellent inner qualities]

Polish Dwarf [Victory Seeds Co. info]
60 days, tree-type — An early season, tree-type plant with rugose leaves, it reaches 24 to 30 inches tall and produces one to four ounce, red, globe-shaped fruits that are slightly indented at the stem end. Very productive and keeps producing throughout the season. Originally from Poland, our parent stock source was donated to the USDA's gene bank in February of 1965. The USDA ARS accession number PI 304398.
　
Barbee, here is what info I have on Lescana:
Lescana
75-80 days, indet., regular leaf plant, good yield of large red beefsteaks, 8-17 oz, good old-fashioned flavor, don't let it overripe - it's gets mushy, best flavor when yellow shoulders still show and the fruit is firm, from Geza Korbely, Hungary 2004, Romanian heirloom
Lescana? Giant Romanian pink heirloom

Hello Just started my seeds last weekend.Got a mystery seed swap coming . So no real list yet. After dunping my tray of sprouts last year I am shy about listing . But May 8th is great. See you there. Susan aka tootaloo

Man, this is gonna be great!!!
Pete

Hello the tomatoes and peppers are up. I will wait 2 more weeks till I post my tomatoes. But right now have alot of Chrekee chocolate,hillbilly,ding wall scotty, nebroska wedding tomatos and rebecca and bulgarian carrot pepper.Don.t know about food. Susan

Helloooooo, Mr. President!
If you don’t mind, I’d like one each of
Carbon,
Lipstick
and Fat 'N' Sassy

And 1000 each of the others. Thanks!
Earl

I hear Jerry has hired an 18-Wheeler to bring those several thousand transplants to you Earl. Great deal....I always knew you could grow 15,000 - 20,000 plants no prob! That equates to approximately 500 TONS of tomatoes! Hope you have enough for a couple of BLT's!

Dukerdawg, with no answer to my request it looks like I may have a hard time getting the first 3, much less the few 1000s! :))

[COLOR=black]I have all requests under advisement. Potting up and slight growth are required prior to firm commitment. :P [/COLOR]

I usually don't start my seeds until April 15. How big are your seedlings going to be may8??? I don't want to show up with the littlest ones.

I plant out 3-4 th week of may. My plants are only 6-8" when I plant. Am I late??

Hot peppers sprouted!

Pete:x

[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]IMHO, yes you are late. I start in mid March. In past years I have waited until the second weekend in May to plant out. My plants are about a foot tall if I follow this schedule.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]This year I started on March 14th. I’m going to plant about 6 or 8 plants out on May 1st and hope for the best. Most years we don’t get any killing frost after late April. I figure I can cover 6 or 8 plants but not the 40 I intend to have this year.[/SIZE][/FONT]