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countrychick
outbound
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 Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 12:33:44 PM
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What tomatoes do you grow for eating, making sauce, and/or canning?
I am especially interested in canning tomato sauce, but I need a good one for eating? I would love to hear your trials and suggestions.
Thanks
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Jen
Expedition Leader
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Jennifer
Calico Rock
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USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 1:06:28 PM
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This year, we're growing heirlooms called Porters (about the size of a small Roma & lovely pinkish), Brandywines (big reds - none ripe yet), Green Zebras (stripy green when ripe, but none ripe yet), and Currant Tomatoes, which are about the size of marbles, grow in thick clusters, & taste wonderful! Not sure we'll end up canning any this year; we're working up to that.
The View From My Boots: www.bovesboots.blogspot.com
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Ellen
outstepping
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Posted - Jul 21 2007 : 8:03:11 PM
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There are 3 seasons of tomato growing here.
For the summer I only really grow grape tomatoes and golden sunrays because they are pretty much crack resistant to our heat and summer down pours.
My canning ended with the Opalka's. Ever seen them?They look like a red banana pepper. They are really sweet for making sauce and paste!
Fall garden is are my best eaters=brandywines and oxhearts. |
Edited by - Ellen on Jul 21 2007 9:39:19 PM |
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Elizaray
outspoken
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Elizaray
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Posted - Aug 23 2007 : 8:47:28 PM
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I am growing a brandywine and something else that I can't seem to remember right now. They are still barely ripening. I hope they start ripening soon!
How are yours doing?
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Jen
Expedition Leader
1384 Posts
Jennifer
Calico Rock
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USA
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Posted - Aug 25 2007 : 2:41:33 PM
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My best producers were the green zebras, which were small & tasty but nothing like a big, crimson brandywine. The Porter's didn't have enough flavor to grow again next year, and the currants were fun & very prolific, but again, I just craved the big reds!
The View From My Boots: www.bovesboots.blogspot.com
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marybeth
outstepping
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Marybeth
Washington
USA
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Posted - Aug 26 2007 : 5:23:26 PM
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Early Girls do well here, but I also planted some super sweets and Sweets. I like to go out and just pick the little ones and munch on them. The EG is a med sized tomato and wonderful for sandwiches. Years ago I made tomato sauces but now I just plant a few for eating. We have a short growing season so I stick with the tried and true. Although I have tried others but it's just not the same. I made this yesterday. This was a very yummy sandwich. I added avocado, pepper and a dab of mayo on 7 grain bread. MB
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Edited by - marybeth on Aug 27 2007 6:16:30 PM |
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Jen
Expedition Leader
1384 Posts
Jennifer
Calico Rock
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USA
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Posted - Aug 28 2007 : 12:31:48 PM
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HOLY COW, MB - I'm STARVING, and I just looked up to see this gorgeous vision before me. Looks as if I could pick it up & bite!
The View From My Boots: www.bovesboots.blogspot.com
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Elizaray
outspoken
680 Posts
Elizaray
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Posted - Sep 14 2007 : 8:25:41 PM
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Well my tomatoes are starting to roll in! I am so glad!
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