Hog patch 2006

[coronabarb]

It's so hot, you don't even need to ferment the seeds. They come out of the tomato that way.

[Suze]

Originally Posted by chilhuacle

It’s sooooo gosh darnoodley hot here (106°) and the power went out about ½ hour ago. I have backup for most things but not the AC………if you find my crispy body here pleeease save my seeds!

Of course we'll make sure your seeds are saved (to swap and share amongst ourselves like trading cards) Seriously, thanks for the pictorial, Bruce. Lucky you, what fun.

I can tell by Brad's hands that he works for a livin'.

[supergirl]

Wow! I can't even imagine. That's so much space and such a beautiful field. And so much work, I'm sure!

Milkbones work really well with our neighbors' dogs....

[Lee]

Absolutely gorgeous!

Shoot, if I lived closer.... you'd only have to pay me in
tomatoes to help pick! (And maybe a foot of topsoil!)



Lee

[dcarch]

[quote="Suze"]

Originally Posted by chilhuacle

I can tell by Brad's hands that he works for a livin'.

If you look carefully, those are not his hands, they are his gloves!
dcarch

[feraltomatoes]

Bruce, I don't think that's Ruger's (come and pick all ya want look). Maybe if you pet him first. :wink:
It got up to 116 the next day, plants did better then I thought. Had to toss some.

Here are a few more pictures.




First tomato for T.

[supergirl]

Wow! That's amazing! I think that's the biggest tomato I've ever seen.

[Mantis]

I have been blown away reading this thread. What a fantastic patch. I love those striped tommys. What variety is the big one that T is about to munch on??

[Dave_Z6]

Brad:
Best tomato patch I've ever seen. WOW !!!!
You show one photo of all green/pink striped.
Is this a cross you have developed ?
A friend here in Ohio has something similar and I know
it's one he came up with.
Thanks,
Dave

[bigcheef]

That's some operation Brad!

Feels good to bust your back when your rewarded with such beautiful fruit... huh?

Good luck!

RIK

[feraltomatoes]

The large tomatoes are some oddball Berkeley Tie Dye's.
More common at beginning of harvest, fused blossom's, nature's art for sure. The biggest weighed 2 1/2 pounds. T only finished about half of it. Not really but he did keep going back for another knaw.

Box of green and pink is a pink version of BTD. Flash on camera was way too much, they are a much deeper pink in real life. Results from this years grow-out look very positive.

Brad.............

[jardinlady]

wow I am amazed, I love to look at your pictures, what a great chunck of land you got there! I can't wait to try my Berkeley Tie dye, will get some seeds soon, it looks like a beautiful tomato.

[Little_Rhody]

Brad,

The farm is unbelievable! And your striped bi-colors are awesome. This is my second year growing some of your tomatoes and I hope to try some more. Thanks!