Tomatopalooza[tm] IV - Page 4

bully · July 30, 2006

All I can say is WOW!

Great pictures, you guys really out did yourselves.

simply inspiring.

Bully

dokutaaguriin · July 30, 2006

Great pictures...I am almost half way through them.
Just to get a sense of the size of the tomatoes so as I can compare them with mine, how big are the styofoam plates?
Thansk Jeff

**Lee** · July 30, 2006

I think the plates were 9" diameter plates.

Craig might know who brought Dora.

I'll be posting my "review" later this evening in Gen Discussion.

Lee

gardenmama · July 30, 2006

A big stock pot of sauce is simmering down on the stove, seeds for Berkley Tie-Dye, Grandfather Ashlock, Ernesto, Rinaldo, Anna Banana Russian, Prue, Fuzzy Cherokee, and Mexico Midget are fermenting away in their baggies, and Sorbet recipes are now posted under the Desserts heading of the Recipes section.

Many thanks to Lee and Craig for spearheading another successful Tomatopalooza get together. It was well worth the 6.5 hour round trip drive.

Suze · July 30, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by kctomato

Poor Dora wasn't ripe.

Who brought it?

Which page was it on?

**nctomatoman** · July 30, 2006

Keith, it was me who supplied the single Dora - it was nearly ripe (Fusion sent me a seedling) - I didn't get to taste it! Quite a few fruit on the plant have an issue - dark blemishes - either insect or disease problems. This one was ripening a bit prematurely due to BER.

**Lee** · July 30, 2006

Page 2, img93 is Dora.

Lee

**Lee** · July 30, 2006

Yep, got a list I'll post soon.

Almost 200 varieties!

Lee

JerryL · August 4, 2006

Better late than never I guess! We actually wrote this on the way from Raleigh to Colonial Williamsburg so if I’m repeating things said by others I apologize.

Just a note to express our thanks for the hospitality of our Raleigh tomato brothers and sisters. You hosted an outstanding event again this year. We were impressed with the tremendous showing of nearly 200 varieties as well as the wide varieties of peppers. Armed with pieces of bread we sampled a few fiery hot varieties. Fortunately, some soothing sorbet (tomato of course) was available to chase down the heat of those peppers. Naturally I left with a few seeds to plant in our Ohio garden next year.

Deborah especially enjoyed the midget tomato varieties and made me promise a dedicated space in the garden for those tiny ‘maters next year.

We enjoyed sampling the Dwarfs. I guess time will tell if these little guys will meet the expectations of the experimental group. Right now, for me at least, the taste didn’t do much for me. But then there is always the next generation.

As always, the crowd of ‘mater lovers were delightful to meet. It was good to see young and young at heart sharing the joy of tomatoes.

Thanks Lee for all your effort putting together another successful Tomatopalooza event.

Tom_Ato · August 14, 2006

Another successful event! Congratulations Lee and Craig. And I'm glad to see the Prez. made it down again. Way to go Jerry.

I did cringe at the comment about how good Green Giant was. Despite all my efforts, I didn't get a GG in the ground this year. Oh well, there's always next year. The best I've had so far has been Earl's Faux.

Ken

July 30, 2006	#48
Lee Tomatopalooza™ Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NC-Zone 7 Posts: 2,188	I think the plates were 9" diameter plates. Craig might know who brought Dora. I'll be posting my "review" later this evening in Gen Discussion. Lee __________________ Intelligence is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing not to put one in a fruit salad. Cuostralee - The best thing on sliced bread.

July 30, 2006	#49
gardenmama Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: zone 7b/8a SE VA Posts: 268	A big stock pot of sauce is simmering down on the stove, seeds for Berkley Tie-Dye, Grandfather Ashlock, Ernesto, Rinaldo, Anna Banana Russian, Prue, Fuzzy Cherokee, and Mexico Midget are fermenting away in their baggies, and Sorbet recipes are now posted under the Desserts heading of the Recipes section. Many thanks to Lee and Craig for spearheading another successful Tomatopalooza get together. It was well worth the 6.5 hour round trip drive. __________________ -Martha SE VA

July 30, 2006	#51
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	Keith, it was me who supplied the single Dora - it was nearly ripe (Fusion sent me a seedling) - I didn't get to taste it! Quite a few fruit on the plant have an issue - dark blemishes - either insect or disease problems. This one was ripening a bit prematurely due to BER. __________________ Craig

July 30, 2006	#52
Lee Tomatopalooza™ Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NC-Zone 7 Posts: 2,188	Page 2, img93 is Dora. Lee __________________ Intelligence is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing not to put one in a fruit salad. Cuostralee - The best thing on sliced bread.

July 30, 2006	#53
Lee Tomatopalooza™ Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NC-Zone 7 Posts: 2,188	Yep, got a list I'll post soon. Almost 200 varieties! Lee __________________ Intelligence is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing not to put one in a fruit salad. Cuostralee - The best thing on sliced bread.

July 30, 2006	#46
bully Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: S.E. MI Posts: 794	All I can say is WOW! Great pictures, you guys really out did yourselves. simply inspiring. Bully

July 30, 2006	#47
dokutaaguriin Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Z3a Posts: 905	Great pictures...I am almost half way through them. Just to get a sense of the size of the tomatoes so as I can compare them with mine, how big are the styofoam plates? Thansk Jeff

August 4, 2006	#54
JerryL Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: S.W. Ohio z6a Posts: 736	Better late than never I guess! We actually wrote this on the way from Raleigh to Colonial Williamsburg so if I’m repeating things said by others I apologize. Just a note to express our thanks for the hospitality of our Raleigh tomato brothers and sisters. You hosted an outstanding event again this year. We were impressed with the tremendous showing of nearly 200 varieties as well as the wide varieties of peppers. Armed with pieces of bread we sampled a few fiery hot varieties. Fortunately, some soothing sorbet (tomato of course) was available to chase down the heat of those peppers. Naturally I left with a few seeds to plant in our Ohio garden next year. Deborah especially enjoyed the midget tomato varieties and made me promise a dedicated space in the garden for those tiny ‘maters next year. We enjoyed sampling the Dwarfs. I guess time will tell if these little guys will meet the expectations of the experimental group. Right now, for me at least, the taste didn’t do much for me. But then there is always the next generation. As always, the crowd of ‘mater lovers were delightful to meet. It was good to see young and young at heart sharing the joy of tomatoes. Thanks Lee for all your effort putting together another successful Tomatopalooza event. __________________ Jerry

August 14, 2006	#55
Tom_Ato Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 57	Another successful event! Congratulations Lee and Craig. And I'm glad to see the Prez. made it down again. Way to go Jerry. I did cringe at the comment about how good Green Giant was. Despite all my efforts, I didn't get a GG in the ground this year. Oh well, there's always next year. The best I've had so far has been Earl's Faux. Ken