Linda's Garden

Here's an email from Linda describing her tomato garden:

Zack,

Believe it or not, I managed to get these pictures to you!
They were planted on March 29, 2008. (Yes, Bill helped.)

We planted 1 of each of these: Cherokee Purple, Guiseppi Big Boy, Heirloom Pineapple, & Mortgage Lifter.
The Cherokee Purple wasn't getting enough sun so Bill moved it to a sunnier spot. It is much happier and now has some baby tomatoes on it.
The real tomatoes are on the Heirloom Pineapple. They aren't as big as I hoped but they sure are pretty.



I think I will bring them tomorrow. With this heat, I don't think they will last on the vine another week. So, bring your measuring devices!
See you in the morning.

Linda

Carmel Submits an Entry

On Saturday, Aug 9, Carmel brought in her entry for the Giant Tomato Contest, the first entry in this year's contest. The tomato was an heirloom type Marianna Peace.

Dave and Bob performed the official measurements while the rest of the SHIT group observed. The data obtained which will be entered in the official log are as follows:

Tomato Type: Heirloom Marianna Peace
Weight: 27.0 oz
Girth: 16.5 inches

This tomato, like all of her tomato plants this year is grown on a raised bed.

It's Harvest Time!

We have started picking ripe tomatoes from our garden. Our Success Kits are producing lots of fruit. I am hoping to get some big ones for the competition soon!