Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Growing German Johnson Tomatoes!

The German Johnson tomato is an heirloom variety from West Virginia that turns deep red-pink as it ripens on the vine. This open-pollinated tomato takes 78 to 80 days from the time it is transplanted out in the garden to produce its tasty one-pound beefsteak type tomatoes. The large fruits have a firm texture and few seeds, ideal for slicing fresh or canning. Start German Johnson tomatoes from seed indoors and transplant out in spring, or get right to the growing with starts purchased from your local garden center. 1 Fill 2-inch pots or cell-packs with damp soilless seed-starting mix. Place one German Johnson tomato seed in each cell or pot on the mix. Gently press seeds into the soil so that each seed is just barely covered. Start seeds anytime between mid January and mid April; the seedlings will be ready to transplant six weeks after planting the seeds. 2 Place the seed flat or pots in a bright sunny window and maintain 70 degrees Fahrenheit, using heating mat designed for seed starting, if needed, to help regulate soil temperature. Keep the soil damp with regular watering. Look for seedlings to emerge one week after planting. 3 Spread a 2-inch layer of seasoned manure on the planting bed. Dig the manure into the top 6 inches of soil, using a tiller in large gardens. Prepare the garden bed in spring two weeks before planting. 4 Transplant the seedlings into the prepared garden bed when they are with two sets of true leaves. And about six inches tall if they are taller then you can plant them deeper and they will form roots along the stems. Then after you plant them you should water them thoughly.

Aunt Ruby's German Green Tomatoes

Aunt Rubys German Green Tomato Solanum lycopersicum Aunt Ruby's German Green Heirloom green beefsteak with a deliciously sweet flavor that's enhanced by a spicy undertone. Globe-shaped fruits are smooth skinned, 12 to 16 oz., with light green skins at maturity and just a hint of yellow. Flesh is green blushed with pink, meaty, and flavorful. Makes interesting juice! 5 (1) Product Pricing 30 seeds 1 - $2.35 2 - $4.15 BUY 1/32 Ounce $5.75 ea BUY 1/8 Ounce $17.50 ea BUY Product Details Light: Height: 0" Needs Pollinator: No Planting Season: Spring Determinate/Indeterminate: Indeterminate Maturity: 80 Seed Start Indoors: Yes Seed Start Direct: No Seeds Per Packet: 30 1 Product Reviews Displaying all 1 reviews. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sara W, Walla Walla, WA Saturday, January 10, 2015 You just can't beat a ripe Aunt Ruby's German Green for flavour! The problem is figuring out when one of these tomatoes is ripe--because they really do stay quite green, until they are over-ripe. At that point they develop a sort of orangey-rosiness on their bottoms ("blossom" end!) One clue--they soften when they are ready to pick. Also: in my garden, the vines set fruit later than the other kinds of tomatoes I was growing, but then they did pump out lots of yummy tomatoes! Be patient! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Article from Totally Tomatoes

Great White Heirloom Tomato

Great White Organic Tomato Seeds Big yellow-white fruits with mild flavor. There are a number of heirloom "white" tomatoes, and Great White is the best we have seen. The 12+ oz. fruit is meaty with few seeds, a mild non-acid flavor, and creamy texture. The medium-tall plants are less viny and mature earlier than other "whites". Indeterminate. Organically grown. Avg. 10,000 seeds/oz. Packet: 40 seeds. Product Price Qty Packet $4.20 250 Seeds $5.90 500 Seeds $9.40 1,000 Seeds $11.20 5,000 Seeds $44.10 25,000 Seeds $139.00 Quick Facts Latin Name: Solanum lycopersicum Days to Maturity or Bloom: 75 Plant Cycle: (A) Product Symbols: Heirloom Organic Seeds, Plants, and Supplies Shipping Information & Notes Additional Information: Late Blight | Awareness & Prevention Tomatoes | Heirloom Varieties | Comparison Chart Growing Information Tomatoes

Black Russian Tomato Its a Heritage plant or Heirloom!

Tomato 'Black Russian' - Heritage Solanum lycopersicum L. Half-hardy Annual Cordon. These medium sized black tomatoes grow on compact plants bearing plenty of dark mahogany-brown fruits, with a delicious blend of sugar and acid. Tomato 'Black Russian' is an old variety with a rich, complex flavour that has to be tasted to be believed. This cordon variety is well suited to the indoor or outdoor cultivation. Height: 200cm (79"). Spread: 50cm (20"). Companion planting: Try growing tomatoes with French marigolds to deter whitefly, and basil, chives or mint to deter aphids and other pests. Hi Gardening Friends here is a great Heritage tomato or Heirloom tomato that you should try in your garden this year. I am going to plant it in my garden also growing to sell in my greenhouse to my gardening customers.

Mountain Magic Tomatoes

Mountain Magic(F1) Tomato Seed Excellent flavor and late blight resistant. Mountain Magic produces high yields of 2 oz., bright red, round salad tomatoes with very sweet flavor. The uniform, crack-resistant fruits may be truss harvested. Great in salads or right off the vine. High resistance to fusarium wilt races 0-2, late blight, and verticillium wilt; and intermediate resistance to early blight. Indeterminate. Avg. 150,000 seeds/lb. Packet: 15 seeds. Product Price Qty Packet $4.50 50 Seeds $14.15 100 Seeds $25.30 250 Seeds $51.00 500 Seeds $91.80 1,000 Seeds $168.30

Valley Girl (F1) Tomato Sets fruit under heat or cold stress!

Valley Girl(F1) Tomato Sets fruit under heat or cold stress. This productive, flavorful tomato has been a top yielder in numerous areas. Maturing early, the medium-sized (avg. 7-8 oz.), globe-shaped, red fruits are uniform ripening, firm, smooth, and crack tolerant. Growers report that Valley Girl continues producing longer than other early varieties. Our best early variety for fruit set under temperature stress. Widely adapted. High resistance to fusarium wilt races 1, 2 and verticillium wilt. Determinate. Packet: 40 seeds. Product Price Qty Packet $3.95 250 Seeds $10.55 500 Seeds $19.60 1,000 Seeds $33.35 5,000 Seeds $142.65 10,000 Seeds $255.70 25,000 Seeds $623.50 50,000 Seeds $1,133.00 Quick Facts Latin Name: Solanum lycopersicum Days to Maturity or Bloom: 65 Plant Cycle: (A) Disease Resistance Codes: HR: F2,V Shipping Information & Notes

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Five Star Grape Tomato Bred by Johnny Select Seed Company

Five Star Grape(F1) Tomato Seed Product ID: 2527 Our best tasting grape tomato, bred by Johnny's! Five Star Grape has excellent, sweet flavor and firm, meaty texture with few seeds and little juice. Healthy plants bear high yields of bright red, 15-20 gm, crack resistant grape tomatoes. High resistance to fusarium wilt races 1, 2 and verticillium wilt. Indeterminate. Avg. 317,500 seeds/lb. Packet: 15 seeds. Product Price Qty Packet $4.95 100 Seeds $24.85 250 Seeds $46.00 500 Seeds $84.35 1,000 Seeds $157.90 5,000 Seeds $670.55 25,000 Seeds $3,121.00 100,000 Seeds $11,351.00 Quick Facts Latin Name: Solanum lycopersicum Days to Maturity or Bloom: 62 Plant Cycle: (A) Product Symbols: Bred by Johnny's Easy Choice Disease Resistance Codes: HR: F2,V Growing Information Tomatoes DETERMINATE:(bush) varieties do not need pruning and may be grown with or without support; fruit ripens within a concentrated time period. INDETERMINATE:(climbing) varieties should be staked, trellised, or caged, and pruned for best results; fruit ripens