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PostPosted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 8:09 pm 
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I went way overboard this year with my trays and ended up with hundreds of tomatoes and peppers that I just couldn't throw into the compost, so I decided to pass on the plants to those that want them. I am selling 4" pots for $2 each. Please let me know if you are interested in any and we can work out how to get them to you. I have sold tons of them but have many left that need to go ASAP! You can reach me on here or at dathan00@yahoo.com.

ARTICHOKES
1. GREEN GLOBE ARTICHOKE (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM)
2. PURPLE OF ROMAGNA ARTICHOKE (BAKER CREEK)

PEPPERS
1. POBLANO PEPPER (FERRY-MORSE) – SOLD OUT
2. JALAPENO M PEPPER (FERRY-MORSE) – SOLD OUT
3. JALAPENO M PEPPER (BURPEE) – SOLD OUT
4. ANCHO PEPPER (FERRY-MORSE) – SOLD OUT
5. SWEET BANANA PEPPER (FERRY-MORSE) – SOLD OUT
6. SERRANO CHILI PEPPER (FERRY-MORSE) – SOLD OUT
7. LONG THIN CAYENNE PEPPER (FERRY-MORSE) – SOLD OUT
8. CORNO DI TORO PEPPER (BURPEE) – SOLD OUT
9. MULATO ISLENO PEPPER (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) – SOLD OUT
10. PASILLA BAJIO PEPPER (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM)
11. PEPPERONCINI (ITALIAN) PEPPER (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM)
12. TEQUILA SUNRISE PEPPER (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM)
13. CUBANELLE PEPPER (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM)
TOMATOES
1. AUNT RUBY`S GERMAN GREEN TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (LARGE) – SOLD OUT
2. BEEFMASTER HYBRID TOMATO (FERRY-MORSE) (LARGE) – SOLD OUT
3. BEEFSTEAK TOMATO (C.O.) (FERRY-MORSE) (LARGE) – SOLD OUT
4. BETTER BOY HYBRID TOMATO (FERRY-MORSE) (LARGE) – SOLD OUT
5. BIG BOY HYBRID TOMATO (FERRY-MORSE) (LARGE) – SOLD OUT
6. BIG RED TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM)
7. BLACK FROM TULA TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) – SOLD OUT
8. BLACK PRINCE TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM)
9. BLACK SEA MAN TOMATO (C.O.) (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (CONTAINER) – SOLD OUT
10. BLONDKOPFCHEN TOMATO (C.O.) (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) – SOLD OUT
11. BONNY BEST TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) – SOLD OUT
12. BOX CAR WILLIE TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) – SOLD OUT
13. BRANDYWINE TOMATO (FERRY-MORSE) (LARGE) – SOLD OUT
14. BROWN BERRY TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) – SOLD OUT
15. CARBON TOMATO (BAKER CREEK)
16. COSMONAUT VOLKOV TOMATO (C.O.) (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (CONTAINER)
17. CUOSTRALEE TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (LARGE)
18. DELICIOUS TOMATO (AMERICAN SEED) (LARGE)
19. DJENA LEE’S GOLDEN GIRL TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) – SOLD OUT
20. DRUZBA TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM)
21. EARLY GIRL HYBRID TOMATO (FERRY-MORSE) – SOLD OUT
22. EVA PURPLE BALL TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) – SOLD OUT
23. FIRST PICK TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (CONTAINER) – SOLD OUT
24. GIANT BEEFSTEAK TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM)
25. JUBILEE TOMATO (FERRY-MORSE)
26. KELLOGG’S BREAKFAST TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM)
27. LEMON DROP TOMATO (C.O.) (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM)– SOLD OUT
28. MARGLOBE TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (CONTAINER) – SOLD OUT
29. MINI (TOTEM) TOMATO (SMITH & HAWKEN) (TINY PLANT 12” TALL) – SOLD OUT
30. MULE TEAM TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM)
31. NEBRASKA WEDDING TOMATO (GHORGANICS.COM)
32. OLD VIRGINIA TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM)
33. PURPLE CALABASH TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM)
34. RED CHERRY, LARGE FRUITED TOMATO (FERRY-MORSE) – SOLD OUT
35. RIO GRANDE TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM)
36. ROMA VF TOMATO (AMERICAN SEED) (CONTAINER) – SOLD OUT
37. RUTGERS (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (CONTAINER)
38. SILVERY FIR TREE TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (CONTAINER) – SOLD OUT
39. SOLDACKI TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM)
40. STRIPED GERMAN TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (LARGE)
41. STUPICE TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM)
42. SUB-ARCTIC PLENTY TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (CONTAINER)
43. SUPER ITALIAN PASTE (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM)
44. SWISS ALPINE (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM)
45. TANGERINE TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM)
46. TIGERELLA TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM)
47. YELLOW BRANDYWINE TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) – SOLD OUT
48. MEXICAN HUSK TOMATILLO (FERRY-MORSE)


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PostPosted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 8:15 pm 
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here is a detailed description list and i have some pictures of my set up if you are interested I can send them to you...

1. AUNT RUBY`S GERMAN GREEN TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (15)
• 80-95 days - A delightful change of pace! The large, 1 pound beefsteaks have a deliciously sweet, but spicy flavor, and grow in clusters of two or three. They turn a light green when ripe, with just a hint of yellow and a pink blush underneath. Indeterminate vines.
2. BEEFMASTER HYBRID TOMATO (FERRY-MORSE) (16)
• 80 days - One of America's favorites for the solid, meaty, flavorful red fruit that weighs up to 2 lbs. Vigorous vines and outstanding fruit taste and quality. Indeterminate.
3. BEEFSTEAK TOMATO (C.O.) (FERRY-MORSE) (17)
• 96 days - Also known as Red Ponderosa or Crimson Cushion. Produces huge, delicious, ribbed fruit on vigorous vines. Grow in wire cages for best results. Indeterminate.
4. BETTER BOY HYBRID TOMATO (FERRY-MORSE) (18)
• 70 days - A trusted favorite for many years, Better Boy is a great performer with big hybrid-quality yields of succulent, juicy yet meaty tomatoes. A good all-around choice, the plants are resistant to Verticillium Wilt, Fusarium Wilt Race 1, and Nematodes. Indeterminate.
5. BIG BOY HYBRID TOMATO (FERRY-MORSE) (19)
• 78 days - One of the most popular hybrid tomatoes! Plants produce large, deep red slicing tomatoes, some up to 2 pounds. Great for salads, canning or juice. Plants will produce until frost. Indeterminate.
6. BIG RED TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (20)
• 85 days - We acquired the seeds for this tomato from a family in southern Illinois who had grown it for generations, and was always simply referred to as that "that big, red tomato". The large vines produce 16 to 24 ounce huge, sweet, red fruit, with just enough "bite" for that old fashioned, home grown taste. Perfect for sandwiches, salads or just eating out of your hand! This is the tomato you remember eating from your grandfather's garden! First introduced in the United States by Heirloom Seeds. Indeterminate vines.
7. BLACK FROM TULA TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (21)
• 85 days - This rich and sweet tasting tomato provides plenty of foliage cover, while growing smoky, dark reddish black, luscious tomatoes. Originally from the Ukraine, it makes a terrific addition to any garden! Indeterminate vines.
8. BLACK PRINCE TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (22)
• 85 days - This old Russian heirloom has become very popular in gourmet restaurants! The smooth, round fruits have a deep, garnet skin color with dark, reddish - brown flesh. Very juicy and flavorful! For best flavor, the tomatoes should be harvested when the shoulders still have a trace of green. A MUST for the tomato connoisseur! Indeterminate vines.
9. BLACK SEA MAN TOMATO (C.O.) (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (23)
• 75 days - This unique tomato has a rich, complex flavor as well as unusual coloring. The beautiful, chocolate-brown skin hides the delightful red and green middle. The 6-8 ounce potato-leafed fruits grow on short, compact vines. Determinate vines.
10. BLONDKOPFCHEN TOMATO (C.O.) (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (24)
• 75 days - This German variety will produce a large crop of rich and sweet, golden colored cherry-sized tomatoes. Resistant to cracking, the fruits grow in clusters and will continue to produce till frost. Indeterminate vines.
11. BONNY BEST TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (25)
• 75 days - This old heirloom is often judged as one of the 5 best tasting! A great, medium sized tomato (up to 8 ounces) with bright, scarlet red color, noted for its fine flavor. A great all purpose tomato! Indeterminate vines.
12. BOX CAR WILLIE TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (26)
• 80 days - This high yielding (better than most hybrids!) variety produces delicious fruits weighing 10-16 ounces. The tomatoes are red in color with dark orange undertones, extremely juicy, and have that good, old fashioned flavor! Indeterminate vines.
13. BRANDYWINE TOMATO (FERRY-MORSE) (27)
• 90-120 days - One of the best of the 'heirloom' vegetables now available. Produces really tasty, large pink tomatoes truly worth growing. Fruits can weigh up to a pound. Indeterminate vines.
14. BROWN BERRY TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (28)
• 75 days - All the rich, sweet flavor “dark” tomatoes are known for, contained in a cherry-size tomato. This heavy producer of full-flavored fruits is a must for the cherry tomato lover. Indeterminate vines.
15. CARBON TOMATO (BAKER CREEK) (29)
• 90 days. Winner of the 2005 "Heirloom Garden Show" best-tasting tomato award. This variety has won taste awards from coast to coast in the last few years, so we were proud to locate a small supply of the seed. The fruit are smooth, large, and beautiful, being one of the darkest and prettiest of the purple types we have ever seen. They also seem to have an extra dose of the complex flavor dark tomatoes are famous for.
16. COSMONAUT VOLKOV TOMATO (C.O.) (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (30)
• 72 days - After seeing these beauties at a local tomato festival, we knew we had to learn more about them. The juicy red, luscious 8-10 fruits are perfectly shaped, and grow on short vines that remain healthy and vigorous when others have shut down. Named after the Russian cosmonaut, this variety will consistently produce a bumper crop of fruits with a rich, tomato flavor, even with areas with a shorter growing season. Determinate vines.
17. CUOSTRALEE TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (31)
• A great tasting French heirloom variety! Large, beefsteak type tomatoes can measure up to 4 inches across and 3 pounds in weight. The flesh is a beautiful red color and is simply delicious! A very heavy producer! Indeterminate vines.
18. DELICIOUS TOMATO (AMERICAN SEED) (32)
• 77 days - These large, red, beefsteak tomatoes can grow to over 1 pound each, with many growing 2 to 3 pounds! The smooth, solid fruits are crack resistant and meaty, with a small seed cavity. Excellent flavor! Indeterminate vines.
19. DJENA LEE’S GOLDEN GIRL TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (33)
• 80 days - This family heirloom dates back to 1929, when Djena Lee won 1st prize at the Chicago Fair 10 years in a row. The yellow/orange fruits have a richly balanced, sweet-tangy flavor. Delicious, old-time taste. Indeterminate vines.
20. DRUZBA TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (34)
• 90 days – This densely foliaged Bulgarian heirloom bears plenty of 12 ounce fruit throughout the season! The fruits measure 4 inches across, and are bright red with a high acid content - giving it that robust “real tomato” flavor! Resistant to most foliage diseases. Indeterminate vines.
21. EARLY GIRL HYBRID TOMATO (FERRY-MORSE) (35)
• 52 days - Early Girl Hybrid is a Ferry Morse tomato. "Early Girl" is the earliest of the slicing tomatoes. It produces dark red, 4 to 6 ounce fruits in abundance. Indeterminate vines.
22. EVA PURPLE BALL TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (36)
• 80 days - This delicious German heirloom dates back to the late 1800’s, and has pink fruits that are perfect globes, each weighing 6 to 8 ounces. The sweet, juicy flesh of this variety is delicious! A high yielding variety. Indeterminate vines.
23. FIRST PICK TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (37)
• 60 days - A French variety popular for generations in the Baptiste family of Reims, France. The fruits are deep red; globe shaped and weigh 4 to 5 ounces each. This plant sets fruit in cool weather, providing tasty tomatoes sooner than other “early” varieties! Also does well as a fall crop, setting fruit in the cooler night temperatures. Exceptional flavor for an early tomato! First introduced in the United States by Heirloom Seeds. Determinate vines.
24. GIANT BEEFSTEAK TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (38)
• 100 days - This very heavy producer of large, brilliant red tomatoes has been a favorite for years! The solid, meaty fruits are 12 ounce to 2 pounds in size, and are excellent for slicing. Indeterminate vines.
25. JUBILEE TOMATO (FERRY-MORSE) (39)
• 80 days - "All American Selection" winner in 1943. This heavy yielding, golden-orange fruit weighs 6 to 7 ounces each, is mild tasting, but has good tomato flavor. Solid fruit with few seeds. Indeterminate vines.
26. KELLOGG’S BREAKFAST TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (40)
• 85 days – This West Virginia heirloom is our favorite orange beefsteak tomato. Truly outstanding taste! This very productive variety bears fruit that weigh 1 pound or more. Indeterminate vines.
27. LEMON DROP TOMATO (C.O.) (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (41)
• 85 days Very tasty, these tiny ½ - ¾ inch lemon colored cherry tomatoes make the perfect addition to salads. This variety will surprise you with its tart and sweet flavor. A very heavy producer. Indeterminate vines.
28. MARGLOBE TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (42)
• 75 days - This old time favorite just teems with red, sweet tasting, 8 to 10 ounce fruit! The vines are densely foliaged, and are loaded with globe shaped, solid tomatoes. Heavy producer for a bush type tomato. Determinate vines.
29. MINI (TOTEM) TOMATO (SMITH & HAWKEN) (TINY PLANT 12” TALL) (43)
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30. MULE TEAM TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (44)
• 75 days - Almost perfect, these globe shaped fruit abound on this old variety! The bright red tomatoes are 8-12 ounces in size, and withstand disease, stress and drought conditions. Good tasting fruit with a little "bite". A good choice for the first time grower of heirloom tomatoes! Indeterminate vines.
31. NEBRASKA WEDDING TOMATO (GHORGANICS.COM) (45)
• 95 days – This high yielder consistently produces crack-resistant, 3½ inch globe-shaped, orange fruit, which appear in clusters on the plants. A nice, mild flavored tomato. Indeterminate vines.
32. OLD VIRGINIA TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (46)
• 80 days - Grown for generations in southern Virginia, this tomato can take the heat and still produce a large crop! The large vines produce a bumper crop of 8 to 12 ounce dark red fruit with that good old-time flavor! The delicious globe shaped fruit is smooth and crack resistant. Will this year bring us more unusually hot weather? If so, this is the variety to grow! Indeterminate vines.
33. PURPLE CALABASH TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (47)
• 85 days - Extremely attractive, the dark maroon colored fruit is very fluted and pleated, with a rich complex flavor. The prolific vines will produce a large crop of 3 inch tomatoes.
34. RED CHERRY, LARGE FRUITED TOMATO (FERRY-MORSE) (48)
• 75 days - This highly productive plant grows 1 to 1.5 inch diameter bright red, juicy, and very sweet fruits. Great addition to salads! Indeterminate vines.
35. RIO GRANDE TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (49)
• 80 days - Very large, blocky pear-shaped tomatoes are borne in profusion, making for large harvests to turn into tomato sauce, paste, or juice. Deep red fruit is about 4 inches long. Vigorous plants are well adapted to extremes in temperature. Determinate.
36. ROMA VF TOMATO (AMERICAN SEED) (50)
• 78 days - The standard paste tomato for making sauces and catsup! The strong vines yield up to 200 red, pear shaped fruit, each weighing 2 to 3 ounces each, with firm flesh and few seeds. A very popular variety! Determinate vines.
37. RUTGERS (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (51)
• 74 days - Once considered the most popularly grown tomato, it's now making a strong comeback! The blood red, 7 - 8 ounce fruit has that good old fashioned flavor! A fine tomato for canning or fresh use. Determinate vines.
38. SILVERY FIR TREE TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (52)
• 58 days - A Russian heirloom with unique carrot-like, silvery leaves. This early maturing variety bears plenty of red, 3-4 inch, tasty fruits. A good choice for container growing due to its petite, 24 inch height. Determinate vines.
39. SOLDACKI TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (53)
• 75 days - This tasty heirloom can trace its origins to Polish immigrants who settled in Ohio during the early 1900's. This dark pink beefsteak type tomato can grow up to 1 pound, and has a robust flavor with just a touch of sweetness. The huge vines produce heavy yields all season long! Indeterminate vines.
40. STRIPED GERMAN TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (54)
• 80-90 days - A West Virginia variety that produces very large (up to 2½ pounds), red and yellow skinned fruits. The bi-colored flesh has a nice, slightly tart flavor and looks very attractive when sliced. Indeterminate vines.
41. STUPICE TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (55)
• 55 days – An exceptional tomato from Czechoslovakia! A great tasting, early variety that produces globe shaped fruit that are deep red, weigh 3-4 ounces and has potato leaf type foliage. A tangy, real tomato flavor! Indeterminate vines.
42. SUB-ARCTIC PLENTY TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (56)
• 40-60 days - For those with short growing seasons, this extremely early variety has upright stems packed with 1½ inch fruits. Has excellent cold-setting abilities. Great for early summer harvests or when used in Fall container gardening. Determinate vines.
43. SUPER ITALIAN PASTE (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (57)
• 75-80 days - A very meaty Italian heirloom that has very little juice or seeds, making it a good choice for paste, puree or canning. The 6 inch, elongated fruits weigh 10 ounces, and have good flavor. Indeterminate vines.
44. SWISS ALPINE (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (58)
• 80 days - This old world favorite was brought over from Switzerland in the 1880's. This highly productive plant produces small, 4 to 5 ounce tomatoes, with deep red flesh and that true, sharp tomato flavor! Sets fruit even in cool weather. Remember those good old tasting tomatoes? This is it! First introduced in the United States by Heirloom Seeds. Indeterminate vines.
45. TANGERINE TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (59)
• 83 days - This high yielding variety has fruits that are deep yellow-orange in color and shaped like a tangerine! The medium sized, 5 to 7 ounce tomatoes have a delightfully tart, citrus-like flavor! Indeterminate vines.
46. TIGERELLA TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (60)
• 80 days - The beautiful red fruit of this variety has stripes in green to yellow hues, and measure 1.5 to 2 inches across. The large vines bear a huge crop of this old time tangy and tart favorite! Indeterminate vines.
47. YELLOW BRANDYWINE TOMATO (HEIRLOOMSEEDS.COM) (61)
• 90 days - The vines on this variety have potato-leaf foliage, and large yellow fruits that weigh 12 ounces to 2 pounds. The exceptional quality, as well as the creamy texture, equals a gourmet taste that is simply delicious! Make sure to add this one to your garden this year! Indeterminate vines.
48. MEXICAN HUSK TOMATILLO (FERRY-MORSE) (62)
• 65-75 days - These globe shaped fruit weigh 2 to 3 ounces each, and are encased in a husk! The fruit ripens to a yellow color, and has a delicious, sweet-tart flavor. The husk of this variety must be removed before eating. Unique garden variety that's very popular in Mexican cuisine! Large determinate vines.


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PostPosted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 8:49 am 
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I have updated the list of varieties that have sold out. I am trying to get rid of the plants that are left this weekend. These transplants blow away anything that I have seen at all of the stores, so grab'em while they are left. Let me know if you have any questions, and happy gardening!
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 9:11 am 
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also, does anyone know of any organizations, schools, etc. that I might be able to donate the left over plants to, so I don't have to throw them all in the compost?


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PostPosted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 4:26 pm 
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I'll PM you later a resource for a donation garden, and have the coordinator get with you.


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 6:40 am 
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wormrancher wrote:
I'll PM you later a resource for a donation garden, and have the coordinator get with you.

thank you!


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I'm impressed with your list! I've been a creature of habit, growing Super Fantanstic (I like the indeterminant plants that grow for so long) and cherry tomatoes. The heirloom tomatoes always seem to be something I see in magazines, but see few at my local nursery.

Do you have any you would recommend that produce as well as the Super Fantastic, that I should try? And maybe I should take a few off your hands.

Last year I got a little carried away with my tomatoes. You'll find it on the blog thread I've been running at http://www.dirtdoctor.com/newforum/root/nature-yard-garden-us-nature-t9033.html in the member blog section. My fridge filled with fruit, and that doesn't show the half of it. It seemed like too much, but then a friend loaned me his steam juicer and I made tomato sauce and tomato juice. If you have ever tasted home grown tomatoes in home made juice, you know that it is pure ambrosia. And all of a sudden I realized I didn't have nearly enough tomatoes for all of the juice I'd like to make!

(Of the three arrangements in this photo, when it is stacked all three parts then it works as a juice extractor, like a triple boiler.)
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sorry I didn't respond sooner, but I didn't see this until today. i will get you some recommendations this evening.


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northwesterner wrote:
I'm impressed with your list! I've been a creature of habit, growing Super Fantanstic (I like the indeterminant plants that grow for so long) and cherry tomatoes. The heirloom tomatoes always seem to be something I see in magazines, but see few at my local nursery.

Do you have any you would recommend that produce as well as the Super Fantastic, that I should try? And maybe I should take a few off your hands.

Last year I got a little carried away with my tomatoes. You'll find it on the blog thread I've been running at http://www.dirtdoctor.com/newforum/root/nature-yard-garden-us-nature-t9033.html in the member blog section. My fridge filled with fruit, and that doesn't show the half of it. It seemed like too much, but then a friend loaned me his steam juicer and I made tomato sauce and tomato juice. If you have ever tasted home grown tomatoes in home made juice, you know that it is pure ambrosia. And all of a sudden I realized I didn't have nearly enough tomatoes for all of the juice I'd like to make!

(Of the three arrangements in this photo, when it is stacked all three parts then it works as a juice extractor, like a triple boiler.)
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here are the following that I would recommend (from what is left) for more prolific plants (I have had great success with these plants, even last year in the torrential rains and crazy heat, but I do baby them all a great deal):

Black Prince
Cosmonaut Volkov
Druzba
Kellogg's Breakfast
Mule Team
Purple Calabash
Rio Grande
Soldacki
Swiss Alpine
Tangerine

take some time to read their descriptions above so you can get a bit of information on the characteristics of these plants

let me know if you are interested so I can hold back any plants that you want.


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I haven't had a chance to see the tomato plants yet, but hear they are beautiful. Thanks so much to this young man, 2 good organizations will be able to test these varieties out:
1. The Gleaning Network of Texas: http://www.gleantexas.org/
who is partnering with an inner city youth organic garden and teaching them and their families the value of organic gardening and eating (community, family togetherness, high nutrition, emotional and physical well-being, etc.)

2. The Lake Highlands Community Garden donation garden: http://lhgarden.org/ Which provides organic produce to the North Texas Food Bank Nutrition Education/Operation Frontline program:
http://www.ntfb.org/au_programs-nutriti ... ntline.cfm

From what I understand, D Gardener is a young man that is budding horticultural star, entrepeneur and now a wonderful philanthropist! You bring me hope for our next generation--thank you so much for the contribution of the plants:) .


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thank you so much for the extremely kind words! I hope that the plants work out great for them! There is no better feeling than passing on some of your babies to people that are going to put them to good use, for a great cause.


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