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Labradors2 · December 29, 2014

Camochef wrote:

"Linda,
I've already tilled what is going to be 2015's tomato garden. Got that done back in the fall. Its what used to be garden #2, and hasn't had anything planted in it for a few years now. Looking at it, I think it will hold more than 10 tomato plants.
Therefore, I will plant some of my favorites such as Cowlick's Brandywine, Brandywine-Glicks, German Johnson-Benton strain, and that German Johnson-Benton strain unknown black cross, which I suspect to be a Bear Creek cross. Also Bear Creek, and that Cherokee purple that I brought back last year. Can't leave out DDR. That's seven!
I also want to plant some that Darlene sent my way, which include:Margaret Curtain, Rebel Yell, Weisnicht's Ukranian, Not Purple Strawberry, and a few others she recommended. Depends on the amount that will fit in whats been worked up."

Thanks for publishing your condensed version Camo!

I'm going to take your advice and grow Cowlicks BW this year. I'm also hoping to get DDR, M. Curtain from the swap, and maybe NPS from somewhere.

So many GREAT tomato varieties out there - so little space to grow them.....

Linda

crazyoldgooseman · December 31, 2014

Camo,

Thanks for the reply and your insight. I'm looking forward to the Cowlicks Brandywine and an early spring. (hopefully) It felt good to get a fall tilling done last week. There was a lot of corn stalks and sweet potato vines that I needed to till in and make my job easier this spring. My boss retired early and left me with a lot more responsibility which I am glad to have but it just makes the garden more of a release from the stress this year I guess. Take care and I will let you know how it goes.

fawnmeadow · January 1, 2015

Camo, I tried the Cowlicks Brandywine last yr and fell in love with it. Also planted Sudduths for comparison but for me it couldn't match the Cowlicks in production or taste. Now I need to find a large sauce tomato that really produces.

camochef · January 1, 2015

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Originally Posted by fawnmeadow

Camo, I tried the Cowlicks Brandywine last yr and fell in love with it. Also planted Sudduths for comparison but for me it couldn't match the Cowlicks in production or taste. Now I need to find a large sauce tomato that really produces.

Fawnmeadow,
Cowlicks has been one of my favorites for years now, although the past few years have seen a few even better varieties, I wish you much luck and success with Cowlicks.
Besides being a tasty slicer, it also makes a great sauce. My favorite sauces were made with a blend of Cowlick's Brandywine and Cherokee Purple.
Enjoy!
Camo

fawnmeadow · January 2, 2015

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Originally Posted by camochef

Fawnmeadow,
Cowlicks has been one of my favorites for years now, although the past few years have seen a few even better varieties, I wish you much luck and success with Cowlicks.
Besides being a tasty slicer, it also makes a great sauce. My favorite sauces were made with a blend of Cowlick's Brandywine and Cherokee Purple.
Enjoy!
Camo

Camo: I had so many I mixed them with Romas and froze for sauce. Makes a nice sweet sauce! I should look into the Cherokee Purple.

efisakov · January 10, 2015

Camo, thanks to you (your advertisement), I got seeds of Cowlick 2 years ago. First year it did not grow well, was in an infected bed. Second year I almost did not grow it. Third attempt to germinate was susses. Because of that the planting was so much later than the rest of the tomatoes. I only picked two that were ripe, the rest (12 pounds) had to be picked green. They ripened nicely and were delicious. The last was eater just before Christmas.

My best tasting and the most productive at the same time (who knew it could be) is Cherokee Chocolate. The plant is taller than CP. It had great taste through the entire season. Will grow few this year.

Tomato Beth · January 11, 2015

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Originally Posted by camochef

Tomato Beth,
I guess that puts you just this side of the river. Weather should be very similar.

I am just a few miles west of the river. What hits you weather-wise hits me about 15 or 20 minutes later.

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I'm hoping for an early spring this year, after all we had more winter-like weather in November than we did in December this year. We're due for an early spring. Or is that just wishful thinking on my part?

Hoping you have a very successful season ahead, whenever things get growing again.
Enjoy!
Camo

Last winter reminded me a lot of the '77 and '78 winters--very cold and snowy. I was expecting another cold winter this year as a result. I'd love an early spring, however!

KLorentz · January 11, 2015

Hey Camo,

My list is in the works but so far for all who know me a sew on the list are predictable. Al-Kuffa, Thessaloniki, Costoluto Genovese are here in my collection. Also have Brave General and San Marzano. Working on the rest but hope to have all my favs that grew so well for me in Michigan. Just hope they will make it in Texas. Will be seeding next month .

Tomato Beth · January 11, 2015

I'm having a terrible time deciding on mine. I'm having such a hard time that I'm thinking of renting a community plot a couple miles away to grow more of my favorites.

efisakov · January 11, 2015

Beth, try vertical graft by Delerium. You may squeeze more varieties this way.

KLorentz · January 11, 2015

6 in one maters! I am up for that.

camochef · January 13, 2015

This is Farm Show week here in Pennsylvania. Many years it coincides with some of our worst weather, or coldest weather. We usually get our most snow in February or March, but this is notoriously our coldest.
Wait!
I thought I heard spring approaching...but it just turned out to be the wind as another cold front approaches. Guess I might as well call it a night, and get a good nights sleep. Planning on making stuffed cabbage tomorrow! Maybe bake a loaf or two of Pane Siciliano.
Enjoy!
Camo

KLorentz · January 13, 2015

That sounds so yummy Camo. I have not had stuffed cabbage in a very long time.

December 29, 2014	#16
Labradors2 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ontario Posts: 3,896	Camochef wrote: "Linda, I've already tilled what is going to be 2015's tomato garden. Got that done back in the fall. Its what used to be garden #2, and hasn't had anything planted in it for a few years now. Looking at it, I think it will hold more than 10 tomato plants. Therefore, I will plant some of my favorites such as Cowlick's Brandywine, Brandywine-Glicks, German Johnson-Benton strain, and that German Johnson-Benton strain unknown black cross, which I suspect to be a Bear Creek cross. Also Bear Creek, and that Cherokee purple that I brought back last year. Can't leave out DDR. That's seven! I also want to plant some that Darlene sent my way, which include:Margaret Curtain, Rebel Yell, Weisnicht's Ukranian, Not Purple Strawberry, and a few others she recommended. Depends on the amount that will fit in whats been worked up." Thanks for publishing your condensed version Camo! I'm going to take your advice and grow Cowlicks BW this year. I'm also hoping to get DDR, M. Curtain from the swap, and maybe NPS from somewhere. So many GREAT tomato varieties out there - so little space to grow them..... Linda Last edited by Labradors2; December 29, 2014 at 03:04 PM.

December 31, 2014	#17
crazyoldgooseman Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southern Maryland 7a Posts: 200	Camo, Thanks for the reply and your insight. I'm looking forward to the Cowlicks Brandywine and an early spring. (hopefully) It felt good to get a fall tilling done last week. There was a lot of corn stalks and sweet potato vines that I needed to till in and make my job easier this spring. My boss retired early and left me with a lot more responsibility which I am glad to have but it just makes the garden more of a release from the stress this year I guess. Take care and I will let you know how it goes. __________________ Anybody see where I sat my beer? -crazyoldgooseman

January 10, 2015	#21
efisakov Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NJ, zone 7 Posts: 3,162	Camo, thanks to you (your advertisement), I got seeds of Cowlick 2 years ago. First year it did not grow well, was in an infected bed. Second year I almost did not grow it. Third attempt to germinate was susses. Because of that the planting was so much later than the rest of the tomatoes. I only picked two that were ripe, the rest (12 pounds) had to be picked green. They ripened nicely and were delicious. The last was eater just before Christmas. My best tasting and the most productive at the same time (who knew it could be) is Cherokee Chocolate. The plant is taller than CP. It had great taste through the entire season. Will grow few this year. __________________ Ella God comes along and says, "I think I'm going to create THE tomato!”

January 11, 2015	#23
KLorentz Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Stryker, Ohio Posts: 995	Hey Camo, My list is in the works but so far for all who know me a sew on the list are predictable. Al-Kuffa, Thessaloniki, Costoluto Genovese are here in my collection. Also have Brave General and San Marzano. Working on the rest but hope to have all my favs that grew so well for me in Michigan. Just hope they will make it in Texas. Will be seeding next month . __________________ Enhance your calm John Spartan.

January 11, 2015	#24
Tomato Beth Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: PA 6b Posts: 277	I'm having a terrible time deciding on mine. I'm having such a hard time that I'm thinking of renting a community plot a couple miles away to grow more of my favorites. __________________ I'm a geek and a mom, and I write about it at Confessions of a Geeky Mom: http://confessionsofageekymom.com/

January 1, 2015	#18
fawnmeadow Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Peace Valley Missouri Posts: 3	Camo, I tried the Cowlicks Brandywine last yr and fell in love with it. Also planted Sudduths for comparison but for me it couldn't match the Cowlicks in production or taste. Now I need to find a large sauce tomato that really produces.

January 11, 2015	#26
KLorentz Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Stryker, Ohio Posts: 995	6 in one maters! I am up for that. __________________ Enhance your calm John Spartan.

January 13, 2015	#27
camochef Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Posts: 707	This is Farm Show week here in Pennsylvania. Many years it coincides with some of our worst weather, or coldest weather. We usually get our most snow in February or March, but this is notoriously our coldest. Wait! I thought I heard spring approaching...but it just turned out to be the wind as another cold front approaches. Guess I might as well call it a night, and get a good nights sleep. Planning on making stuffed cabbage tomorrow! Maybe bake a loaf or two of Pane Siciliano. Enjoy! Camo