Grandfather Ashlock

lumierefrere · July 5, 2007

I was just out in the garden intending to pull up some weeds coming thru the mulch and upon inspection of my Grandfather Ashlock I saw the first set fruit of all the full-size tomatoes.

We are really simpatico, this variety and I. It's so enthusiastic and uncomplicated. Thank you, Carl.

VGary · July 5, 2007

Information regarding the Grandfather Ashlock Tomato as shared by Carl Ashlock ---
Gary

The Grandfather Ashlock tomato was grown for years in Eastern Kentucky by my grandfather Thomas George Ashlock. It was a prized tomato and seed was saved since the early 1900’s. My dad grew some that exceeded 3 lbs. On my mother’s home made bread one slice would suffice for the most delicious sandwich. A couple of years ago, Dr Carolyn Male PHD suggested that I give it a name hence Grandfather Ashlock. The blossoms were not bagged so there may be a few sports. Should be potato leafed, and take about 85-90 days to produce tomatoes. I appreciate your giving it a try in your garden and hope it performs well for you.

With kindest regards,

Carl Ashlock.

July 5, 2007	#1
lumierefrere Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Zone 4 NY Posts: 772	Grandfather Ashlock I was just out in the garden intending to pull up some weeds coming thru the mulch and upon inspection of my Grandfather Ashlock I saw the first set fruit of all the full-size tomatoes. We are really simpatico, this variety and I. It's so enthusiastic and uncomplicated. Thank you, Carl.

July 5, 2007	#2
VGary Tomatoville Honoree Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 460	Grandfather Ashlock Information regarding the Grandfather Ashlock Tomato as shared by Carl Ashlock --- Gary The Grandfather Ashlock tomato was grown for years in Eastern Kentucky by my grandfather Thomas George Ashlock. It was a prized tomato and seed was saved since the early 1900’s. My dad grew some that exceeded 3 lbs. On my mother’s home made bread one slice would suffice for the most delicious sandwich. A couple of years ago, Dr Carolyn Male PHD suggested that I give it a name hence Grandfather Ashlock. The blossoms were not bagged so there may be a few sports. Should be potato leafed, and take about 85-90 days to produce tomatoes. I appreciate your giving it a try in your garden and hope it performs well for you. With kindest regards, Carl Ashlock. __________________ *"We believe we mere debtors to God in relation to each other and all men, to improve our Time and Talents in this Life, in that manner in which we might be most useful." Shaker Covenant 1795*