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Originally Posted by marktutt
The shock on peoples faces who are not tomato and pepper enthusiasts makes me a little gun shy at times. However I've noticed that some of those shocked faces in the spring dropped by (and occassionally brought friends) to take a look at the garden in the fall.
This year I was focused mostly on new to me interesting and colorful early and midseason varieties because the last two seasons have been so cool and wet I did not get nearly the production I was hoping for. Of course I greatly increased the number of varieties I'm planting to help narrow down what does well here and now we're having a much warmer and drier spring than normal so I may finally find myself in the position of having too many tomatoes and peppers.... but I doubt it.  |
Well, I believe this is first time I ever had the nerve to post my grow list, Mark, out of concern for what others might think. I suppose there are others who feel the same way, but it is kind of sad- if we can't post a long list here and have others understand, what hope is there for us?
There are more dangerous addictions to have.
Each year my neighbors get a key with all the varieties in the garden and the code for each name so they'll know what they're eating and can request next year's seedlings after they've decided on their favorites.
They were shocked and amazed at first, but they're happy to take all the fruits we bring to them. Most people are stunned to realize how many varieties there are! I don't think you'll have trouble finding homes for your tomatoes and peppers even if you have a bumper crop this year...and I hope you do. Here's to finding some clear winners this year!