It is a good idea to do a little homework about the variety you are planting. Other sources cap the number of types of tomatoes at 10,000. Department of Agriculture says there are 25,000 tomato varieties. Many gardeners plant varieties passed down from parents or other relatives. Asking anyone about tomato varieties is like asking about who you root for in college football. The first decision to make is what variety to plant. My favorite is sliced for that old time favorite the “tomato sandwich.” Two questions Do you use whole wheat or white bread, and is it Miracle Whip or mayo? Tomatoes can be eaten fresh, used in salads, canned, frozen, or incorporated into hundreds of recipes. Tomatoes are extremely popular for home gardeners and for good reason. The belladonna is a herbaceous perennial, also known as the nightshade or Solanaceae, that has historically been used as both a medicine and poison). Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is in the family solanaceae, and is a cousin of the eggplant, red pepper, ground cherry, potato, and the highly toxic belladonna. In about 60-80 days, (most tomato varieties mature in this time period) you will be slicing up a home-grown tomato to place on a burger you just cooked on the grill. According to the USDA, about 93% of all gardens have some tomato plants in them (cucumbers, green beans, peppers and carrots are in the top five).įor a great harvest of tomatoes, make sure you choose the right variety, provide good nutrients, scout for pests, stake or cage your tomatoes and give them plenty of water. Well, it is “Time to Plant the Tomatoes.” Backyard Gardeners across the Mid-Ohio Valley are setting out plants for the garden, and I guarantee almost everyone is planting some tomatoes. We all remember the commercial “Time to Make the Donuts” with the Dinkin Donuts guy. A hanging basket to decorate the front porch, deck, patio and other places around the home always makes a great gift for Mom. A big Thank You to all the Moms out there, you have the most important job in the world.
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