Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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August 4, 2007 | #1 |
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Off to the County Fair
These are my entries in the fair all in the "heirloom tomato" section. Notice it isn't called the open pollinated section (LOL and HA).
Results at a later date; judging is Monday.
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August 4, 2007 | #2 |
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They look wonderful! We need a smiley that drools....
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August 4, 2007 | #3 |
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Very impressive! Good luck at the fair!
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August 5, 2007 | #4 |
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Very nice rainbow display, Paul. What are the varieties?
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August 5, 2007 | #5 |
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Thanks for the encouragement. They are:
top: Cherokee Purple, Brandywine(Sudduth), Carbon, German Johnson middle: Tom's Yellow Wonder, Earl's Faux, German Red Strawberry, Neve's Azorean Red, Wes bottom: Marianna's Peace, Aunt Ruby's German Green, White Potato Leaf, Kellogg's Breakfast
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August 5, 2007 | #6 |
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They all look like winners to me!!
Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!
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August 5, 2007 | #7 |
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Good luck Paul !!!
~ Tom
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August 7, 2007 | #8 |
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The fair was a success; thirteen blues and one red in the heirloom tomato section. German Red Strawberry was awarded Best of Show in the entire vegetable division.
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August 7, 2007 | #9 |
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That's great! Congratulations!!
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August 7, 2007 | #10 |
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Looks like you swept the awards. Congratulations! Was tasting part of the judging or all on appearance?
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August 7, 2007 | #11 |
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All appearance; last year there was a tasting but I didn't enter anything in the fair. Next year there will be another tasting in con★★★★★★★★ with a program on open pollinated tomatoes.
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August 7, 2007 | #12 |
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That is crazy cool!!!!! Congratulations on all your effort and hard work.
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August 9, 2007 | #13 |
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and ? and ? How'd it go Paul ???
~ Tom
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August 9, 2007 | #14 |
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Looks like TYW got a yellow ribbon..that's if I picked the right tomato form Paul's pics.
Congratulations on your success...I am hitting a contest this weekend.
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August 9, 2007 | #15 |
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Congratulations!! What a great showing! Are you planning on going to the State Fair as well?
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