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Old May 30, 2010   #1
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Default Because Carolyn and Craig never stopped talkin' maters,

..... I couldn't decide exactly what to grow in 2010.

Starting off with Carolyn's book, and descriptions of varieties by Craig......my interest has gotten out of hand. Insanity !

124 plants in the ground now.....and the following 88 varieties are all represented this year:

(Will show pics as the season progresses )


AC Red
Aker's Oxheart
Aventunia
Azoychka
Bangladesh Heart
Black Aisberg
Black Ethiopian
Carmello
Caspian Pink
Cherokee Purple
Costa Rica
Costoluto Genovese
Debbie
DePinto Family Heirloom
Depp's Pink Firefly
De Sandes
Earl's Polish
Eckert's Polish
1884
1884 Purple
Farmer's Market Bi-Color
George's Greek Beefsteak
Gerig
German Red
Giant Italian Paste
Granny Cantrell German
Idaho Moscow
Indian Moon
Iraqi
Jerry's German Giant
Jersey Giant
Jersey Devil
Joffre
John Baker
John Losasso
JTD
Jumbo Jim Orange
Jutland
Kornesvescue
Lenny & Grace
Lillian's Yellow
Lucky Cross Pink
Mandarin Cross
Marzapan Gold
Mexico Midget
Mexican Yellow
Momotaro
Mortgage Lifter (Estler's)
Nyagous
Old-Fashioned Ridge
Old German
Old Timey Looney
Old Yellow Candy Stripe
Olirose
Opal Essence
Opalka
Orange Oxheart
Orange Russian #117
Orange Strawberry
Orange, The
Polish
Ponderosa Red
Powers Heirloom
Pumpkin
Purple
Ramapo
Red Zebra
Rose
Russian Giant
Seattle Best-Of-All
Shuntukski Velican
Sochulak
Tanana
Texas Star
Tropic
Trucker's Favorite
Tuxhorn Roy
Tyrell County
Ukrainian Vining
Uncle Ike's Red
Uncle Steve
Verna Orange
Vintage Wine
Virginia Sweets
Wins All
Wisconsin 55
Yellow w/red stripes
Zapotec Pleated

Using Carolyn's method of keeping seeds in glass viles (many of above seeds were 5-6 years old), germination was quite successful, without any soaking. Also, this year all beds are covered with thick (6 Mil) black plastic to keep out weeds and keep soil moist. Made large holes for planting, then covered them all with a few inches of mulch. Will see if it helps !

Happy growing to all !

Noreaster

Last edited by Noreaster; June 5, 2010 at 11:02 PM. Reason: Added 9 new varieties, now at 88 w/124 plants
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Old May 30, 2010   #2
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That is a big list! How many did you grow in previous years?
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Old May 31, 2010   #3
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Noreaster.......... boy oh boy you have got it bad. Who told you that you could listen to Carolyn and Craig anyway they will get you in trouble when it comes to planting tomatoes.
Hope you have a great year, you will surely be busy.

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That is a big list! How many did you grow in previous years?
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Remy,

It averages about 40-50 or so.....never really exacting ! My collection of varieties is quite large. But if I don't get going on trying NEW ones I have, too many years might go by...and VERY old seeds may not germinate !

Or, then again.......perhaps I could just send the ancient ones to Carolyn, and SHE could make 'em come up ! Ha, Ha !

But what a joy, seeing so many different shapes, colors, and sizes.....and being productive enough to make sauce and give away edible gifts. Wow.
What a fun time of year.
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Noreaster.......... boy oh boy you have got it bad. Who told you that you could listen to Carolyn and Craig anyway they will get you in trouble when it comes to planting tomatoes.
Hope you have a great year, you will surely be busy.

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You're RIGHT VB !!

All they have ever done is start trouble. Ha, Ha !
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One good thing about having that many, a tomato plant that
only produces 5 or 6 fruit is not a tragedy. At least you got to
taste it, and now you have a solid basis for an opinion about it.
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That's so true, dice. A very high production plant is always great to have, but low production plants are FUN too . With multiple selections, it feels like being in the old fashioned candy store !!

Been a week or so now......things are looking quite strong this year for the startup.

Can't wait to start BRAGGIN' !!
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Old June 3, 2010   #8
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I bet you make your neighbors happy---I know I would be thrilled to have you as a neighbor!
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Old June 4, 2010   #9
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Yeah, Spyfferoni !

And it pays off, too !!! People that get the heirloom gifts smile all year long when waving hello. People at work, service folks, etc, etc. more pleasant and cooperative.

Try it when dealing with someone where you need to make appointments.
You'll get squeezed in to YOUR best time slot much more often !

But mainly I do it for our own fun in giving something that others will rarely if EVER find at retail, no matter how many bucks are lounging in their pocket.

Heirlooming ! Great fun, and great eatin' too ! Yee- Haa !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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