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This is just a beginning of the many heirloom varieties of tomatoes out there, as I make successive posts I will be adding more. We should keep the heirloom varieties alive and well by growing them and saving the seeds during the years.
By doing so we are in actuality keeping history alive. There are some varieties that come from the 1700′s and were grown by our Founding Father’s such as Thomas Jefferson.
What varieties of Tomato Heirloom Seeds and plants have you grown?
Which are your favorites?
Maybe you have some growing tips to share with the rest of us.
I’ve been a gardener for around 30 years, and tomatoes are my favorite summer time fruit. I raise my own plants from seed and use organic gardening practices when I can. I still have much to learn in the organic field because I have only been doing that for about 5-8 years.
I look forward to hearing and learning from you.
February 12th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
really great to know that in this era also people love to do gardening where people are busy in their push on lives. i am also a great fan of gardening i am having 167 plants in my garden. really nice to see your post its great.
February 15th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
I have a big empty garden at the backyard of my house. I am looking to use that for tomatoes field. These tips and information is really helpful and encouraging to do me something. Thanks for the information.
February 19th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Stphen,
Thank you for stopping by and reading.
Yes, it is refreshing to the heart to hear of people in this day and age that like to garden. I think it is because it comes from our very roots, our ancestors who did this as a part of their very lives. Wow, you have way more tomato plants that I do. I forget how many I had last year it was between 30-40. We can a lot of them to have to eat during the winter.
Good luck with your garden this year.
Kevin
February 19th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
Samphaul,
Thank you for stopping by and reading. I am glad that I was able to help you some with my small blog. I will be adding more content as time goes by with tips. But I must wait a little bit first due to the fact that it could hurt my rankings. Having all those tomatoes will help with your food bill, you can also preserve them by canning, and maybe even sell the excess for extra money. Plus, it is a wonderful, healthy hobby, and way better than sitting around and watching tv.
Good luck with your garden.
Kevin
May 15th, 2010 at 3:39 am
I cant wait to start my garden behind my house.
I have the perfect spot picked out.
Last year I tried but I didnt take it serious and all the back yard creatures
ate my plants.
May 20th, 2010 at 8:37 am
Brian,
Thank you for stopping by and leaving a good post.
Yes, a garden requires attention and protection from all the creatures. There are some very good organic repellents available now. Good luck.
Kevin
June 12th, 2010 at 12:05 am
Hi Kevin
I liked your article about the heirloom tomatoes but I would like to see more information on taste. How do you grow a big tomato that is packed with the taste, is because the seeds have been passed down or is it what you grow them with?
June 16th, 2010 at 8:06 am
Choice…
Hi, thank you I am glad you like the article.
You have a point some of the really big tomatoes may have grown so big as to not have any taste. Especially if one grew them that big from lots of watering.
I think it can depend upon a couple factors and one is what you suggested “what you grow them with” such as the fertilizers you used at the time of planting, and any foliar sprays or fertilizers you may have used in the growing season.
I also think any covercrops you have used in the fall and turned under for their nutrient addition to the soil, and then we cannot forget the inherent taste of the tomato itself.
I have noticed that in the hot dry years with little rain, our red tomatoes seem to have a higher acid taste and content to the tongue.
Hope this little response helps.
Kevin
July 10th, 2010 at 6:31 am
I have never grown tomatoes from seed. Is it hard? I usually by them as small plants and grow from there. Is it useful to use specific tomato compost for growing them? I have seen these in a few garden stores but didnt know if it was just normal compost labelled up differently to entice a few more tomato growers.
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July 14th, 2010 at 2:59 am
Rich,
Thank you for visiting and your question.
Personally, I think growing tomatoes from seed are a bit on the difficult side, but it isn’t so much so, to make it impossible.
My biggest difficulties are preventing ‘damping off’ and the stems getting too long and gangly. But, these are easily taken care of.
I personally like to use a regular seed starter medium for starting the seeds. It is usually very fine stuff, and then I transplant them into pots after they get their first true leaves.
I have a special planter to start them in that I got from Gardner’s Supply, which I am not sure they sell any more.
You want to keep them warm up till the come up, then they do not need as much heat.
Hope this helps,
Kevin
July 22nd, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Organic vs Non-Organic Food
Over the past two decades the world has become increasingly health and environmentally conscious. The world of social activism is no longer confined to protest marches and leaflet campaigns. Today, consumers realize that they have the power to evoke change by voting with the most important tool at their disposal, their wallets. Today, it is a well known fact that if you want a cleaner environment and healthier food you should choose organic products.
What makes food organic? In strictly scientific terms, organic substances contain carbon, the building block of life. By this definition, everything that we eat is technically organic. However, agricultural parlance has changed the definition of organic when it relates to food and other consumables. Inorganic food encompasses everything that organic food is not.
Organic food must be free from all synthetic chemicals.
This starts at the ground level when a farmer prepares his field. He cannot use any petroleum-based fertilizer or chemically altered material in his soil. Manure and compost are acceptable natural products; Miracle Gro is not.
Chemicals are also not allowed for pest or disease control. A farmer can treat his crops with insecticidal soap or neem oil, but cannot use store-bought sprays unless they are certified organic.
Organic food cannot be genetically altered in any way.
Traditionally, changes to plants and livestock were accomplished through selective breeding techniques and hand pollination. These techniques are still certified organic.
Genetically modified food, or GM food, has been tampered with at the genetic level. Sometimes varieties of plants have been cross-bred to create hardier or tastier strains. GM seeds can be drought resistant or have higher yields. Purists feel GM technology tampers with the work of Mother Nature and is therefore inorganic.
Organic food cannot come in contact with inorganic food.
In order to ensure that pesticides or other chemical treatments don’t rub off on organic produce, it must be packaged and shipped separately from conventionally farmed food.
Proponents of organic food say that the products are healthier than conventional produce. Fewer chemicals mean fewer carcinogens. They also say that the food just tastes better. At the same time, organic soil may still produce run-off, but it isn’t toxic run-off that will permanently damage the water table. Animals that are fed exclusively on organic products, such as free-range chickens or grass-fed beef are generally believed to be treated more humanely, though this isn’t always the case.
Summary:
1. Organic and inorganic foods are differentiated by their farming processes, not their chemical makeup.
2. Organic food is chemical free, GM free, and free from contact with inorganic food while inorganic food is anything that doesn’t meet those strict guidelines.
3. Many consumers believe that organic food is healthier, tastes better, and is better for the environment than inorganic food.
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July 24th, 2010 at 3:35 am
Roger,
Thank you for the article on Organic vs Non-Organic food. Many I am certain do not know the real difference. Nor do they know why these differences are healthier for them.
I haven’t used chemical fertilizers in my garden for probably 10+ years, the soil is healthier, the plants are bigger and produce more, and I think the fruits are tastier.
Excellent article, you are welcome to post again as long as it is on topic such as this one.
Kevin
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February 24th, 2011 at 1:25 am
Theirs a really good BBC2 documentary series from the late 80s called The Victorian Kitchen Garden in which they explored the whole range of traditional Victorian tomatoes from their initial introduction and various selective breeding to produce a full range of different tomatoes and their uses. Well worth a watch. But from my personal experience the best toms are cherry grown with lots of nutrients and sunlight, beware of over water splitting!
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As for gardening i dont really grow tomatoes in my garden, I am currently growing apples and oranges though may try out some tomatoes after reading your post.
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As for gardening i dont really grow tomatoes in my garden, I am currently growing apples and oranges though may try out some tomatoes after reading your post.
oops got my website wrong
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May 6th, 2011 at 10:26 pm
A friend of mine used to grow tomatoes both in the greenhouse and outside in a sheltered area it seems the only thing that tomatoes need is plenty of sunshine (and of course watering!)
She used to make tomato soup and freeze it for all the year round sustenance.
God bless her she is dead now but lovely lady and I will always remember her tomatoes
Phil
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May 9th, 2011 at 5:12 am
Philip,
We make soup also, along with canned tomatoes, sauce, and juice. I still have fond memories of helping my grandmother in the garden and kitchen with the gardening and canning duties. Fine memories.
Kevin
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May 11th, 2011 at 11:08 pm
The ground base of a juicy tomato has to be in the seed. Buying tomato seeds online sounds like a convenient option for the gardener. Tomato is good for the heart and can help you lose weight as well. Grandma attributes her good hygiene to tomatoes, go figure.
May 14th, 2011 at 5:11 am
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July 23rd, 2011 at 2:13 pm
I think it is only a matter of time before we have a major nationwide crises when our fruits and vegetables are devestated by some disease. Those with the out of the norm seeds and know how will survive, prosper, or even get rich, so it is good insurance to grow your own fruit and vegetables with heirloom seeds and not the genetically engineering crap.
July 31st, 2011 at 7:00 am
You have a point and pose an interesting scenario. It is very smart to start growing and saving seeds from heirloom plants. Then, people will be coming to you for supply. Smart.
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September 1st, 2011 at 6:49 am
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September 4th, 2011 at 6:07 am
What constitutes heirloom? Is there a definition to go by, or is it just what is not generally available?
I have 5-6 generally available varieties, use no chemicals (just compost from my conveniently placed compost heap), and cover over my plot in the fall with deciduous leaves (non-acidic) from the yard. I turned my full-tilt, hard-pack clay soil to an excellent soil (just need a bit better drainage).
I get excellent results in terms of production and quality – flavor is fabulous. Will heirloom varieties really improve on this, or is it just genetic variety and posterity that is the benefit? Thx…
September 5th, 2011 at 6:56 am
Since 2010 we produce melons, tomatoes, carrots, beets, onions. We are very excited to get higher production and better paid. I wish you a nice day.
September 16th, 2011 at 10:34 am
Martin,
Thank you. Yes, the ground I garden on was used by my grandfather who believed in lots of cow manure and chemical fertilizer. Well, I wanted to get away from it after he passed and I was old enough to take charge myself. So I got his old Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening out and started to read and study. I found an organic substitute by mixing dried blood, bone meal, and green sand and everything did wonderful. The ground was messed up from all the chemical fertilizer use and it took me a few years to get it to be in better shape.
September 16th, 2011 at 10:56 am
EdH,
An heirloom variety is a variety that has never been altered in any way. They have not been cross pollinated, or changed genetically in any way. The seeds of heirloom’s can be saved from year to year and used. You can also cross them with other heirloom to make your own unique variety. For some heirlooms do better than hybrids, others believe they taste much better. For others I know personally, they are not disease resistant enough and they plant hybrid plants. Some hybrids are crossed to out perform other varieties.
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October 5th, 2011 at 11:23 pm
Earlier this year, I thought of growing Tigrella using the hydroponics method. I never got around to doing it though. I picked that variety because one site said that it tastes so sweet.
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