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I am interested in growing heirlooms this coming summer, if you have seeds and give me some tips I 'll grow and contribute back to an general collective around this. Maybe at the end of the season we…Continue
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aris replied to Paul Richardson's discussion 'Heirloom Tomatoes'
That sounds delicious! I'd be glad to contribute. Here's what I have to share:
Gardener's Delight
Yellow Pear
Black Krim
Burpee Delicious
Homestead
Mortgage Lifter
Ponderosa Red
Red Brandywine
Sunray
Tiny…
Paul Richardson commented on michele senitzer's event 'Found Fruit’s End of Summer Caprese Party'
I'll bring some good mozzarella AND some olive oil
/pgr
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Paul Richardson commented on Paul Richardson's group 'Heirloom Tomatoes'
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…
Laurel McNeil commented on Paul Richardson's group 'Heirloom Tomatoes'
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…
Kim Di Giacomo commented on Paul Richardson's group 'Heirloom Tomatoes'
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 Vincent Watts. I pinched off the lowest branches and buried it deep in heavily…
Laurel McNeil commented on Paul Richardson's group 'Heirloom Tomatoes'
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?
Paul Richardson commented on Paul Richardson's group 'Heirloom Tomatoes'
BTW, here's the latest picture of the plantsTomato Plans, June 5 2011
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Kim Di Giacomo commented on Paul Richardson's group 'Heirloom Tomatoes'
OMG, My Purple Cherokee Tomatoes are singing harmonies! LOL.
michele senitzer commented on Paul Richardson's group 'Heirloom Tomatoes'
I used some of my neighbors compost and now have a dozen or more mystery tomato starts available.
Pasha commented on Paul Richardson's group 'Heirloom Tomatoes'
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…
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Paul Richardson commented on Paul Richardson's group 'Heirloom Tomatoes'
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
michele senitzer commented on Paul Richardson's group 'Heirloom Tomatoes'
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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- At 3:44pm on April 17, 2011,
Paul Richardson said…
- Michelle I am at 64 th and avenal. Forgot to bring your number 510.326.6406
- At 3:53pm on April 7, 2011,
Kim Di Giacomo said…
- The best day for me to offer seeds is Saturday. Earlier would be better but I don't think it's too late. I think you have my phone # so call me Sat and bring some small baggies or jars.
- At 10:18pm on April 6, 2011,
Kim Di Giacomo said…
- I have some heirloom tomato seeds but I think Michele and I have the same kinds. Her or I would be happy to share.
- At 11:06pm on March 21, 2011,
Kim Di Giacomo said…
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