Limbaugh’s Potato Top -

Tomstrees · August 11, 2006

I think a decription is in order here:
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Limbaugh’s Potato Top from Pittsburgh, PA. Fred Limbaugh (no relation to Rush, I hope) has grown this tomato since 1947. His father and grandfather grew the same tomato in Thornburgh, PA, and sold it out of a wagon in the 30s. Doug Oster, the Backyard Gardener at the Pittsburgh Post Gazette says they are strong plants with good yield of large, pink tomatoes. Doug sends this seed out and asks that you send him back seeds from the first truss of tomatoes.

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Here is a picture of
one I picked last night ...
Mine appear to be more red -
I will do a skin color test:

But tonight ?
I dine !!!

~ Tom

jerseyjohn61 · August 11, 2006

Great looker Tom.
Update us on taste.

Think i'll do some beach-
combing this Fall for some
of that kelp you use.
Is it best to find after a storm?...JJ61

Tomstrees · August 11, 2006

Storms are good John -
Tide changes are ok ~
I go when I have time ...
I skate down with the
backpack, grab some in a black
bag - load it up ? and head home ~

Tom

travis · August 11, 2006

Tom,

Did I send those seeds? I'm askin' because the ones I planted did not do well and some were RL. I'm hoping the few I sent out did better. If your plants came true and were vigorous and productive as advertised, please consider me interested it seed.

Bill

Tomstrees · August 11, 2006

Yes Bill they are from you ,
from a kind offer this spring ~
Your seeds are officially reserved as of right now , and they will also be sent back to the addy you gave to me for further disbursement ....

I had the same thing happen -

1 perfect PL plant (like the one posted ; its huge btw ; with lots of awesome beefsteaks ripe, and more big greenies waiting in the wings ; by the way - its the most perfect symetry in a tomato I've seen all season for a beefsteak)

1 RL-Intermediate PL leaf type
(I'm sure a cross from someones garden ; but an equally large production of toms ; both plants are big & full)

In this picture below taken last night, the PL beefsteak is in the top center ; and the "not so pretty" RL-INT.PL is to its left on the side -

Both are huge at least 1lb+ ...
I will compare flavors this weekend and post slicing photos.

~ Tom

jerseyjohn61 · August 12, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tomstrees

Storms are good John -
Tide changes are ok ~
I go when I have time ...
I skate down with the
backpack, grab some in a black
bag - load it up ? and head home ~

Tom

Great to know Tom.
Kelp/seaweed is loaded with not only
major nutrients, but also lots of trace
elements.

Anyone else know of pluses or minuses
with using kelp as compost? What's the
sodium build-up potential?...JJ61

Tomstrees · August 12, 2006

There have been
studies that say :
to rinse it -
and don't rinse it - sodium isn't high enough enough -doesn't matter -
I ve been using it for 3 years -
I notice no difference in sodium build-ups
in my soil -

However, in my potted house plants
I notice sodium build ups on the pots
from regular old tap water ...

Now thats "concerning" ~
Hence, why I only drink bottled water ...

Tom

Tomstrees · August 16, 2006

Interesting news to report:
Taste of Limbaughs PL ? = fantastic !
Taste of Limbaughs RL cross ? = gross ~
Def. not a keeper for the cross !!!

~ Tom

ps.
slicing pics soon ~

landarc · August 16, 2006

JJ, sodium buildup in your soil should not be a problem fromt he use of the kelp, even unrinsed, as it takes a significant amount of sodium to create any change in sodium soil content. Especially since, I assume, you are using fresh water to irrigate, the sodium is more likely to go into solution and leach down and out of your soil column. Fact is, it takes a specific physical or chemical process to result in a sodium build up in soil. Any soil with good tilth, vertical drainage and not in a water holding situation should not have a problem with a slight amount of sodium from kelp.

Now back to the show.

travis · August 16, 2006

Tom,

I keep lookin' at that Limbaugh's pink tomato and wonderin' ... where did that old man get such a beautiful old fashioned pink wonderment as that?

PV

Tomstrees · August 16, 2006

PV -

No idea !!!
But if you like the above photos?
You'll love the slicer pics ~
Coming soon ...

Tom

ps.
I tried to do a "skin test"
to see what color it really is ...
Couldn't come up with a conclusion ~

Tomstrees · August 16, 2006

The Real Limbaughs (PL):

The Imposter Limbaughs (RL)

PL was out of this world ... RL ? Not so much ~

Tom

August 11, 2006	#1
Tomstrees Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Bayshore Posts: 3,848	Limbaugh’s Potato Top - I think a decription is in order here: _________________________________________ Limbaugh’s Potato Top from Pittsburgh, PA. Fred Limbaugh (no relation to Rush, I hope) has grown this tomato since 1947. His father and grandfather grew the same tomato in Thornburgh, PA, and sold it out of a wagon in the 30s. Doug Oster, the Backyard Gardener at the Pittsburgh Post Gazette says they are strong plants with good yield of large, pink tomatoes. Doug sends this seed out and asks that you send him back seeds from the first truss of tomatoes. __________________________________________ Here is a picture of one I picked last night ... Mine appear to be more red - I will do a skin color test: But tonight ? I dine !!! ~ Tom __________________ My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to see things from the plant's point of view. ~ H. Fred Ale

August 11, 2006	#3
Tomstrees Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Bayshore Posts: 3,848	Storms are good John - Tide changes are ok ~ I go when I have time ... I skate down with the backpack, grab some in a black bag - load it up ? and head home ~ Tom __________________ My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to see things from the plant's point of view. ~ H. Fred Ale

August 11, 2006	#5
Tomstrees Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Bayshore Posts: 3,848	Yes Bill they are from you , from a kind offer this spring ~ Your seeds are officially reserved as of right now , and they will also be sent back to the addy you gave to me for further disbursement .... I had the same thing happen - 1 perfect PL plant (like the one posted ; its huge btw ; with lots of awesome beefsteaks ripe, and more big greenies waiting in the wings ; by the way - its the most perfect symetry in a tomato I've seen all season for a beefsteak) 1 RL-Intermediate PL leaf type (I'm sure a cross from someones garden ; but an equally large production of toms ; both plants are big & full) In this picture below taken last night, the PL beefsteak is in the top center ; and the "not so pretty" RL-INT.PL is to its left on the side - Both are huge at least 1lb+ ... I will compare flavors this weekend and post slicing photos. ~ Tom __________________ My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to see things from the plant's point of view. ~ H. Fred Ale

August 12, 2006	#7
Tomstrees Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Bayshore Posts: 3,848	There have been studies that say : to rinse it - and don't rinse it - sodium isn't high enough enough -doesn't matter - I ve been using it for 3 years - I notice no difference in sodium build-ups in my soil - However, in my potted house plants I notice sodium build ups on the pots from regular old tap water ... Now thats "concerning" ~ Hence, why I only drink bottled water ... Tom __________________ My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to see things from the plant's point of view. ~ H. Fred Ale

August 16, 2006	#8
Tomstrees Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Bayshore Posts: 3,848	Interesting news to report: Taste of Limbaughs PL ? = fantastic ! Taste of Limbaughs RL cross ? = gross ~ Def. not a keeper for the cross !!! ~ Tom ps. slicing pics soon ~ __________________ My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to see things from the plant's point of view. ~ H. Fred Ale

August 11, 2006	#2
jerseyjohn61 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central New Jersey Z/6 Posts: 554	Great looker Tom. Update us on taste. Think i'll do some beach- combing this Fall for some of that kelp you use. Is it best to find after a storm?...JJ61

August 11, 2006	#4
travis Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 2,984	Tom, Did I send those seeds? I'm askin' because the ones I planted did not do well and some were RL. I'm hoping the few I sent out did better. If your plants came true and were vigorous and productive as advertised, please consider me interested it seed. Bill

August 16, 2006	#9
landarc Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Left Coasty Posts: 964	JJ, sodium buildup in your soil should not be a problem fromt he use of the kelp, even unrinsed, as it takes a significant amount of sodium to create any change in sodium soil content. Especially since, I assume, you are using fresh water to irrigate, the sodium is more likely to go into solution and leach down and out of your soil column. Fact is, it takes a specific physical or chemical process to result in a sodium build up in soil. Any soil with good tilth, vertical drainage and not in a water holding situation should not have a problem with a slight amount of sodium from kelp. Now back to the show. __________________ Lets see...$10 for Worth and $5 for Fusion, man. Tomatoes are expensive! Bob

August 16, 2006	#12
Tomstrees Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Bayshore Posts: 3,848	The Real Limbaughs (PL): The Imposter Limbaughs (RL) PL was out of this world ... RL ? Not so much ~ Tom __________________ My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to see things from the plant's point of view. ~ H. Fred Ale