tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post8860928638996407733..comments2023-11-03T08:59:11.561-04:00Comments on May Dreams Gardens: Queen of the Vegetable Garden: The TomatoCarol Michelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-89149350914326410712009-02-28T11:56:00.000-05:002009-02-28T11:56:00.000-05:00I'm jealous of your having space for several tomat...I'm jealous of your having space for several tomatoes. I have space for maybe a couple plants, let alone varieties. Cherokee Purple will be one of them, for sure, since it worked out so well last year: great fruit, nicely behaved plant. I hope you have as good luck with it as many people seem to.lostlandscapehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960325527200005691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-49589440885958715582009-02-28T11:37:00.000-05:002009-02-28T11:37:00.000-05:00My grandfather lived in southern Indiana, at the e...My grandfather lived in southern Indiana, at the edge of the Corn Belt. Lots of hills and beautiful black soil. He grew monster tomatoes. They grew to over 6' in height and were loaded all summer.<BR/><BR/>Here in NC I can only grow the most disease resistant tomatoes. My favorite are the black Russian tomatoes and Brandywine, but I generally only get one crop from those before they succumb. I sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-4394992360595760502009-02-27T21:14:00.000-05:002009-02-27T21:14:00.000-05:00I'm really looking forward to growing all these to...I'm really looking forward to growing all these tomatoes and comparing notes with everyone. I just ordered 'Persimmon', so I'm all set with 14 varieties. Thanks, all, for the nice comments and lists!<BR/><BR/>Carol, May Dreams GardensCarol Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-62026282138676588322009-02-27T16:29:00.000-05:002009-02-27T16:29:00.000-05:00Carol,Thanks for this very informative posts. Your...Carol,<BR/>Thanks for this very informative posts. Yours along with Zanthan Gardens certainly will help me narrow my choices for which ones to plant this season.<BR/><BR/>Isn't is wonderful to think and drool about fresh garden tomatoes?<BR/><BR/>Jon at Mississipi GardenJonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973206464731483011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-78724552504039317142009-02-27T12:28:00.000-05:002009-02-27T12:28:00.000-05:00Thanks for all this great info Carol. I picked up ...Thanks for all this great info Carol. I picked up a Cherokee Purple last weekend, before reading this, so it looks like I lucked out. I do wish I had the room and the wherewithall to deal with the many tomatoes you plan to grow! There's nothing like a homegrown tomato to put a smile on your face. :-)Dig, Grow, Compost, Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111150807638669133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-30813487033448465292009-02-27T12:08:00.000-05:002009-02-27T12:08:00.000-05:00oops, I forgot - I've got Bradywine seeds too. Th...oops, I forgot - I've got Bradywine seeds too. That's my second-favorite!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-48208087458755593512009-02-27T12:05:00.000-05:002009-02-27T12:05:00.000-05:00Hi Carol, I'm so excited to be growing veggies aga...Hi Carol, I'm so excited to be growing veggies again this spring, and tomatoes are at the top of the list. <BR/><BR/>This year I'll be growing Rutgers, Early Girl, Black Krim, and Chadwick Cherry. Rutgers are my all-time favorites and have always been the heaviest producers for me. This is my first time trying Black Krim. I debated between it and Cherokee Purple. <BR/><BR/>I haven't grown garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-18534532789499958452009-02-27T11:17:00.000-05:002009-02-27T11:17:00.000-05:00I love your list. I posted mine on my blog here.I love your list. I posted mine on my blog <A HREF="http://www.strivingforrubies-gardens.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">here</A>.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07291934295217216381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-47292927494043675032009-02-27T11:11:00.000-05:002009-02-27T11:11:00.000-05:00The San Marzanos are great for sauce making... thi...The San Marzanos are great for sauce making... thick and rich, without all the water.<BR/><BR/>Also, I am happy to recommend the best staking/support device for your plants. www.thetomatostake.com<BR/><BR/>This will be my second year using it... its wonderfully simple, not to pricey, and so easy to support and tie up the plant. <BR/><BR/>Happy gardening!Jane Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17971909279209125502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-70349895057036443662009-02-27T08:19:00.000-05:002009-02-27T08:19:00.000-05:00I couldn't agree more, and I love the photo--it il...I couldn't agree more, and I love the photo--it illustrates the point perfectly. I've always loved growing tomatoes, even when I didn't grow other food. In fact, I can trace my whole gardening addiction back to one container tomato on my condo deck some nearly (ahem) 20 years ago. This year I got some heirloom tomato seeds, which I've winter sown, and am very excited to taste later on.Monica the Garden Faeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369882350990949968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-83342722982219708082009-02-26T22:18:00.000-05:002009-02-26T22:18:00.000-05:00Carol, I've heard lots of comparisons between Illi...Carol, I've heard lots of comparisons between Illinois and Indiana, especially when it comes to collegiate sports, but I think you're the first to point out that we get rain before you do:) <BR/><BR/>This year I resolve to try a few new varieties of tomatoes (I tend to get in a rut); Cherokee Purple is at the top of the list after hearing so many people rave about it. I also resolve--please Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-27694481707295857632009-02-26T22:08:00.000-05:002009-02-26T22:08:00.000-05:00Thanks for the link love and for getting in the sp...Thanks for the link love and for getting in the spirit of the tomato discussion. This is what I've always hoped from garden blogging--to find out the experiences of real people in real gardens. After awhile all the descriptions of tomatoes from the many varied dealers begin to sound alike. <BR/><BR/>I've learned from talking with gardeners from many different climates that the same tomato Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-41973747922371909132009-02-26T21:56:00.000-05:002009-02-26T21:56:00.000-05:00I always grow San Marzano. It is very reliable and...I always grow San Marzano. It is very reliable and prolific here...no problems so maybe it likes lots of dry heat. Also Early Girl for a totally reliable decent, early and long producing tomato. Sweet 1000, Sungold, and then 2 or 3 that vary, usually at least one I've never grown before.growingagardenindavishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959600840504166899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-41213070119560013442009-02-26T21:51:00.000-05:002009-02-26T21:51:00.000-05:00I thought my tomoto list of eleven varieties was a...I thought my tomoto list of eleven varieties was a lot. I grow cherokee purple and San Marzano every year. They are great producers. The San Marzano keeps going in the heat.Aunt Debbi/kurts momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05663049154538571378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-77440135636877290542009-02-26T20:55:00.000-05:002009-02-26T20:55:00.000-05:00Wow! Carol, that is quite a lisk of tomatoes! I gr...Wow! Carol, that is quite a lisk of tomatoes! I grow Beef Steak, but here in the NW it doesn't do well outside- that beauty is for the greenhouse only. I picked out an earlier one for the garden (which will also do well in the greenhouse) to try. I also try to grow cherry types that are great for salads! Yum! Nothing like a great tomato!Tessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12357951823874888877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-92013262171135497982009-02-26T20:39:00.000-05:002009-02-26T20:39:00.000-05:00I'll be growing tomatoes this year on the balcony...I'll be growing tomatoes this year on the balcony -- I haven't the room for many plants, but I have Better Boy seeds (love them because they're so meaty!) and I definitely want to try those Persimmons, too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-29639538848488503282009-02-26T20:38:00.000-05:002009-02-26T20:38:00.000-05:00We are growing several of the same varieties, Caro...We are growing several of the same varieties, Carol. I'm surprised. 'Cherokee Purple' has always been good for me. 'Beefsteak' has wonderful flavor. Looking forward to trying 'Aunt Anna' and 'Kentucky Beefsteak' along with my friend's dad's tomato 'Royal Hillbilly.'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-73396632912852432022009-02-26T20:31:00.000-05:002009-02-26T20:31:00.000-05:00Such a lovely variety. Ditto on the San Marzano bl...Such a lovely variety. Ditto on the San Marzano blossom end rot.I have some cherokee purple on the balcony at present, and some Hillbilly, hoping to get a harvest before it gets colder.<BR/><BR/>While you have the lush lovely summer vegetable gardens I am going to attempt to grow a tomato plant inside, by the large glass doors, which get plenty of winter sunlight (when it's around) If the PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12210701278846436069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-56786894465928393882009-02-26T18:23:00.000-05:002009-02-26T18:23:00.000-05:00I need a few tomatoes that will grow in containers...I need a few tomatoes that will grow in containers! So I am reading and learning all I can on tomato growing! <BR/>It looks like cherry..sweet 100 will be on the list...any recommendations? gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-13444424798026824452009-02-26T18:05:00.000-05:002009-02-26T18:05:00.000-05:00Sadly I'm one of those people that live in a spot ...Sadly I'm one of those people that live in a spot where tomatoes don't like to grow. I grow them anyway, but we have nematodes and all sorts of leaf spot diseases. Last year we got so much rain that even the tomatoes that did grow were watery. I'm growing them anyway, but not 13 varieties. Oh and I love Black Cherry. It and Sungold still tasted good last year despite the rain.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-84842405656058399592009-02-26T17:54:00.000-05:002009-02-26T17:54:00.000-05:00That is an impressive list. I have some ordered a...That is an impressive list. I have some ordered and will plant repeats from last year. Loved 'Mortgage Lifter'. Huge and tasty! Do you have a favorite?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-54926593105876751542009-02-26T17:01:00.000-05:002009-02-26T17:01:00.000-05:00I'd have needed a tripod to take that 1st shot - t...I'd have needed a tripod to take that 1st shot - too funny!Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-25404501350884206122009-02-26T16:35:00.000-05:002009-02-26T16:35:00.000-05:00Good luck, from your list Ive grown gold nugget an...Good luck, from your list Ive grown gold nugget and san marzano-though the latter was prone to blossom end rot here because of uneven watering.Tirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05253130857755408695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-25502052593501395772009-02-26T15:38:00.000-05:002009-02-26T15:38:00.000-05:00I grew Cherokee Purple tomatoes for the last 2 yea...I grew Cherokee Purple tomatoes for the last 2 years. I like the flavor, mildly sweet w/a smokiness that adds interest, so I'm keeping it as a staple.<BR/><BR/>I'm also planting some German Striped tomatoes again and trying out a variety of yellow tomato I bought at the market last year. I thought the guy who sold it to me called it a Managold, but I can't find a similar name online, so I may ARhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15362251036272954989noreply@blogger.com