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Gardening

femmocrat

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4. I just went to two May Markets and bought a variety of heirlooms.

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Sun May 14, 2017, 08:54 AM

May 2017

I never had luck with Black Krim, so I skipped it this year.

I've had good luck with both AK Traveler and Hillbilly. Not so much with Mr. Stripey, though.

I can't remember what all I bought, but here are a few:

Juliet
Ponderosa
Mountain Merit
Carolina Gold (one of my faves!)
Brandywine
San Marzano
Polish Heirloom
I still need to find some Cherokee Purples.

My husband went bonkers with the hot peppers this year, so I have maybe 18 of those. I still need red bell peppers. I have a LOT of herbs because many are perennial.

This is THE WEEK to plant! Happy gardening!

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Tomato List 2017 [View all] Botany May 2017 OP

I have 2 tomato plants this year. I have no idea what I'm doing , but so far so good :) luvMIdog May 2017 #1

we intersect on 2... NRaleighLiberal May 2017 #2

Have you tried Lizzano dwarf? So far, looking terrific: 24" x 24", loaded w tasty cherries. No wiggs May 2017 #8

no - none at all - exact clones. big thing is to ensure you root a healthy cutting. NRaleighLiberal May 2017 #9

Depends on where you live Warpy May 2017 #3

I just went to two May Markets and bought a variety of heirlooms. femmocrat May 2017 #4

i have had inconsistent results with Black Krim. NutmegYankee May 2017 #6

A friend gives me Black Krim seedlings. wildeyed Jul 2017 #10

I plan on 33 tomatoes this year. NutmegYankee May 2017 #5

Trying lots of new varieties this year, many already 4-5' tall and loaded with green ones wiggs May 2017 #7

I got Brandywine, Early Girl and a dwarf variety that is a lovely plant that gives wildeyed Jul 2017 #11

I can send you some great tasting dwarf growing varieties....equal to indeterminate types NRaleighLiberal Jul 2017 #12