Huerto Urbano Tijuanense 2016 - Page 43

Cole_Robbie · November 30, 2016

I realize that being Russian/former Soviet is not a guarantee of cold tolerance, but it certainly seems like a good place to start looking.

Great pics as always. I bet that corn would love some Cal Nitrate.

efisakov · November 30, 2016

Gerardo, you are having lots of fun with all different plant. Nice pictures. Thanks for sharing your garden with us.

Gerardo · December 3, 2016

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Originally Posted by Cole_Robbie

I realize that being Russian/former Soviet is not a guarantee of cold tolerance, but it certainly seems like a good place to start looking.

Great pics as always. I bet that corn would love some Cal Nitrate.

I hit them with some 30-20-10 and the Cal Nitrate, it should get 'em to the finish line. Speaking of Soviets, Gordost Sibiri is shining in its productivity over a long period. Big pretty orbs with vanishing stripes. Flavor is more than acceptable when all cylinders are firing. http://tatianastomatobase.com/wiki/Gordost_Sibiri

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Originally Posted by efisakov

Gerardo, you are having lots of fun with all different plant. Nice pictures. Thanks for sharing your garden with us.

With this 11.5 month growing season allowing for significant exploration, the learning curve is steep and fun indeed.

In the spirit of sharing, here's a few counter loiterers, ready for seed and BLT purposes.

A few months ago I bet on blacks and they've provided, Amazon Chocolate, Cherokee Purple, Paul Robeson, Noire Charbonneusse. Anna Maria's Heart puts out real pretty ones, it's a shame most show TSWV battle scars. Iraqi Heart led the pack of those most severely affected, followed by V. Ukho and Daniels.

Andreie's Surpriz produced two really large tomatoes and then fizzled out. Taste test forthcoming. Sliced one is Mykhalych.

counter for a few days.jpg

This morning I picked some good ones, they'll finish maturing on the counter.
Elgins are big, yeah Marsha!
this am.jpg
elgins.jpg

ginger2778 · December 3, 2016

My Elgins are getting HUGE! So glad your results are good. I guess IH doesn't like your area, but she's doing mighty fine here. Love your progress.

Gerardo · December 3, 2016

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Originally Posted by ginger2778

My Elgins are getting HUGE! So glad your results are good. I guess IH doesn't like your area, but she's doing mighty fine here. Love your progress.

IH got slapped hard by TSWV. It earned another shot next summer. Can't wait to see your Elgins.

**carolyn137** · December 3, 2016

Which elgins are you referring to and I ask since I have several of them.

https://www.google.com/search?q=elgi..._AUIBygA&dpr=1

Carolyn, trying to go faster to catch up here at TV,but as some Amish say.......the faster I go the behinder I get.

ginger2778 · December 3, 2016

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Originally Posted by Gerardo

IH got slapped hard by TSWV. It earned another shot next summer. Can't wait to see your Elgins.

Good look in the Florida thread, I just posted a buncha pics. ELGIN pink is in there.
(I posted a bunch In the KARMA thread too.)

ginger2778 · December 3, 2016

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Originally Posted by carolyn137

Which elgins are you referring to and I ask since I have several of them.

https://www.google.com/search?q=elgi..._AUIBygA&dpr=1

Carolyn, trying to go faster to catch up here at TV,but as some Amish say.......the faster I go the behinder I get.

Elgin Pink, Carolyn. The Floridans are killing it this Season! (About time, lol)

Cole_Robbie · December 3, 2016

Did you taste the Noire Charbonneusse yet? I have some seeds left and didn't get to try it last summer.

Gerardo · December 3, 2016

Elgin Pink is a strong plant with BIG fruit. Me likey, two thumbs up.

Noire Charbonneuse is a solid black,
reminiscent of Carbon.
Really shines on the texture front.
Next ones will be skewered and grilled to bring out their mojo.

Trying Amazon Choc, Ch Purple, Dark Italian,
Lavender Lake, and Paul Robeson grown under similar
conditions in the next few days.

http://t.tatianastomatobase.com/wiki/Noire_Charbonneuse

Golden hour at the beach produces
bright pics away from the sun:

front.jpg

my front bottom.jpg

And then in the sun:

noire charb sliced.jpg

The official taste tester chimes in:
true taste test.jpg

High Pass awarded!
taste test passed.jpg

**carolyn137** · December 3, 2016

Love the pictures of your boy, as you refer to him, and yes, also the tomato pictures as well.

Last time I knew there was no agreement on what Lavender Lake should be or background .

Here's the search and Tania's link ( must see) is there as well.

https://www.google.com/search?q=lave..._AUIBygA&dpr=1

Carolyn, who knows she owes you an e-mail, she'll get to it eventually. Just lots happening here at home right now and trying to meet obligations at idig and now DG, which was a surprise, but maybe 80 % of the time, when I have time, I'm here at TV several times a day.

nancyruhl · December 4, 2016

Love those big brown eyes. Too cute.

gardeninglee · December 4, 2016

Really amazing Gerardo! I tried growing some tomatoes back in October but they all got powdery mildew and looked terrible. I'm going to have to wait until February like usual before I start them again.

Gerardo · December 9, 2016

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Originally Posted by carolyn137

Love the pictures of your boy, as you refer to him, and yes, also the tomato pictures as well.

Last time I knew there was no agreement on what Lavender Lake should be or background .

Here's the search and Tania's link ( must see) is there as well.

https://www.google.com/search?q=lave..._AUIBygA&dpr=1

Carolyn, who knows she owes you an e-mail, she'll get to it eventually. Just lots happening here at home right now and trying to meet obligations at idig and now DG, which was a surprise, but maybe 80 % of the time, when I have time, I'm here at TV several times a day.

I think I have this one:
http://tatianastomatobase.com/wiki/Sirenevoe_Ozero

And yes, my beautiful boy as I always say to him.

Lots of moderator hats keep your day interesting I hope.

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Originally Posted by nancyruhl

Love those big brown eyes. Too cute.

And he's nice too, pretty far from the mini tyrants that rule the land.

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Originally Posted by gardeninglee

Really amazing Gerardo! I tried growing some tomatoes back in October but they all got powdery mildew and looked terrible. I'm going to have to wait until February like usual before I start them again.

It's hit or miss this time of year, sometimes it works out. I just posted the nice pics, there's about an equal amount of plants that are down for the count due to various ailments, as well as many tomatoes lost to disease pressures and attacks. I'm aggressive with Neem early on, and it seems to help.

Gerardo · December 9, 2016

Beach Garden is getting time. I've already worked over a 5 by 12 ft stretch, and to get down to 12 inches or so I must have pulled out over 100 round beach stones and enough pieces of broken concrete slab to create a map of the Aegean Islands. I put in a fair amount of organic matter to make up for this filler.

The other spot that gets good sun is perfect for a hugelkultur trench. That's project #2.

I just have to be very obvious about it being a gardening project, as the initial phase of the hugelkultur project can easily be misinterpreted, especially around here.

November 30, 2016	#632
efisakov Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NJ, zone 7 Posts: 3,162	Gerardo, you are having lots of fun with all different plant. Nice pictures. Thanks for sharing your garden with us. __________________ Ella God comes along and says, "I think I'm going to create THE tomato!”

December 3, 2016	#636
carolyn137 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate NY, zone 4b/5a Posts: 21,169	Which elgins are you referring to and I ask since I have several of them. https://www.google.com/search?q=elgi..._AUIBygA&dpr=1 Carolyn, trying to go faster to catch up here at TV,but as some Amish say.......the faster I go the behinder I get. __________________ Carolyn

December 3, 2016	#640
Gerardo Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego-Tijuana Posts: 2,594	Noire Charbonneuse, high pass. Elgin Pink is a strong plant with BIG fruit. Me likey, two thumbs up. Noire Charbonneuse is a solid black, reminiscent of Carbon. Really shines on the texture front. Next ones will be skewered and grilled to bring out their mojo. Trying Amazon Choc, Ch Purple, Dark Italian, Lavender Lake, and Paul Robeson grown under similar conditions in the next few days. http://t.tatianastomatobase.com/wiki/Noire_Charbonneuse Golden hour at the beach produces bright pics away from the sun: front.jpg my front bottom.jpg And then in the sun: noire charb sliced.jpg The official taste tester chimes in: true taste test.jpg High Pass awarded! taste test passed.jpg

December 3, 2016	#641
carolyn137 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate NY, zone 4b/5a Posts: 21,169	Love the pictures of your boy, as you refer to him, and yes, also the tomato pictures as well. Last time I knew there was no agreement on what Lavender Lake should be or background . Here's the search and Tania's link ( must see) is there as well. https://www.google.com/search?q=lave..._AUIBygA&dpr=1 Carolyn, who knows she owes you an e-mail, she'll get to it eventually. Just lots happening here at home right now and trying to meet obligations at idig and now DG, which was a surprise, but maybe 80 % of the time, when I have time, I'm here at TV several times a day. __________________ Carolyn

November 30, 2016	#631
Cole_Robbie Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Illinois, zone 6 Posts: 8,407	I realize that being Russian/former Soviet is not a guarantee of cold tolerance, but it certainly seems like a good place to start looking. Great pics as always. I bet that corn would love some Cal Nitrate.

December 3, 2016	#634
ginger2778 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Plantation, Florida zone 10 Posts: 9,283	My Elgins are getting HUGE! So glad your results are good. I guess IH doesn't like your area, but she's doing mighty fine here. Love your progress.

December 3, 2016	#639
Cole_Robbie Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Illinois, zone 6 Posts: 8,407	Did you taste the Noire Charbonneusse yet? I have some seeds left and didn't get to try it last summer.

December 4, 2016	#642
nancyruhl Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Metro Detroit, Michigan Posts: 1,051	Love those big brown eyes. Too cute.

December 4, 2016	#643
gardeninglee Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2016 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 203	Really amazing Gerardo! I tried growing some tomatoes back in October but they all got powdery mildew and looked terrible. I'm going to have to wait until February like usual before I start them again.

December 9, 2016	#645
Gerardo Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego-Tijuana Posts: 2,594	Beach Garden is getting time. I've already worked over a 5 by 12 ft stretch, and to get down to 12 inches or so I must have pulled out over 100 round beach stones and enough pieces of broken concrete slab to create a map of the Aegean Islands. I put in a fair amount of organic matter to make up for this filler. The other spot that gets good sun is perfect for a hugelkultur trench. That's project #2. I just have to be very obvious about it being a gardening project, as the initial phase of the hugelkultur project can easily be misinterpreted, especially around here.