Heirloom Tomatoes

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Comment by Paul Richardson on June 26, 2011 at 6:14pm

Quick question, I have both my Cherokee green and purples in a spot where they got 7 hours of pretty intense sun when the sun is out :). Both are in 15" pots, I notice the leaves seem to be curling lengthwise. Is this due to too much sun (as opposed to moderate sun exposure but preserving warmth). Here are somelarge.jpg epics

Comment by Laurel McNeil on June 19, 2011 at 11:22am

Hello all.  I've finished my planting and find I have six mystery heirloom tomato starts to share.   Unfortunately, they became separated from their ID tags so...could be a nice Black Krim, could be an Aunt Ruby's German Green, could be a San Marzano Radorta paste or an Martino's Roma, could be a yummy little Bondkopchen cherry.  Ya got me.  :-) Plants are already hardened off, transplanted to cow pots and ready to go.  Please let me know if anyone can offer a home to these little guys 'cause it gives me a huge sad thinking about having to pitch them into the compost.  Oh, I've also got an extra mini chocolate bell pepper up for grabs (the only one in the tray that was distinguishable from the others!)

Comment by Kim Di Giacomo on June 7, 2011 at 4:17pm

Thanks Laurel, I started the garden a little late this year so half my tomato plants were purchased as 8 inch starts.  The one doing best is the heirloom Vinson Watts.  I pinched off the lowest branches and buried it deep in heavily composted soil.  So far that and luck are my secret.  I'm also excited about the Black Sea Man tomato as it has begun growing well. 

Comment by Laurel McNeil on June 6, 2011 at 9:16pm

Wow Kim,  I'm impressed!  You must have some serious tomato magic to have gotten them so far along in the ridiculously un-sunny weather we've been having.  What's your secret?

Comment by Paul Richardson on June 5, 2011 at 7:30pm

BTW, here's the latest picture of the plantsTomato Plans, June 5 2011

Comment by Kim Di Giacomo on May 17, 2011 at 10:22pm

OMG, My Vinson Watts Tomatoes are singing harmonies! LOL.

Comment by Michele Senitzer on May 15, 2011 at 12:56pm

I used some of my neighbors compost and now have a dozen or more mystery tomato starts available.

Comment by Pasha on May 12, 2011 at 12:01pm

Hi Everybody, I have some extra Heirloom Tomato Seedlings that I would love to trade for other Heirloom Starts, Fruits, Nuts or Eggs. They just need to be hardened off, so they should be ready in 10 days or so.

The starts are Italian Costoluto Genovese Tomato (Larger tomatoes good in salads or as paste) and German Riesentraube Tomato (Cherry).

I'm particularly interested in Strawberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Onions (Red & Yellow), Green Onions, Cabbage, Hot Peppers and Herbs (Basil, Dill, Oregano, Chives & Sesame).

I would also be interested in trading for fruit: Apples, Oranges, Avocados or nuts: Almonds, Cashews, Macadamias, Walnuts & Peanuts.

Have a great day and happy gardening!

Comment by Paul Richardson on May 12, 2011 at 10:31am

Woohoo, picked up two starts, Cherokee Green, and Cherokee Purple from the the farmers market this weekend past. They are out in front in pots....

 

Quick related question. How hard is it to grow Basil, how fast does it grow

Comment by Michele Senitzer on May 5, 2011 at 8:16pm

I've got starts in pots and seedlings going. I'm excited for the caprese party at the end of summer!

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