Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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March 19, 2006 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Greensboro, N.C.
Posts: 132
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Which Tomato Should I Choose?
Howdy Y'all,
As a newbie to this group and at the beginning of planting season, I have a general question, if you please. I live in Greensboro, N.C., the northern Piedmont area of N.C. (Zone 7). Our usual latest frost date is 15 April, with the earliest frost date of 15 October. I do use walls of water to protect early transplants. I have been growing tomatos since the early 1960's. I have a small (150x30 ft garden) in which I plant tomatos, okra, cucumbers, squash, and peppers. I cage my tomatos and usually grow my plants from seed, but this year circumstances have forced me to forgo that pleasure and purchase plants. I usually plant about a dozen tomato plants for personal and family use. The garden gets 8+ hours of direct sun/day. My preference has been Park's Whoppers since they have good resistance, are indeterminate, and bear uniform tasty fruit consistantly for most of the season. My question: Can anyone suggest a better choice which is usually readily available? Thanks,
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