Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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November 22, 2018 | #151 | |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: OH 6a
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November 22, 2018 | #152 | |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Omaha Zone 5
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I gave up! I've not been able to grow Romanesco. The head that formed was about the size of a quarter. Cauliflower is very difficult for me to grow here too. In a "normal" spring it heats up quickly. The heads turn brown and are flat with a weird texture, not round and plump like in the grocery. They are not fun to eat and look about ready to spoil ! I think my cauliflower seeds might be too old to send to the swap, but if anyone is interested in experimenting I can send several varieties direct. I have seen Romanesco sold at a farmers market, but just once and by one vendor. They were perfectly formed, but so small that they could fit in the palm of my hand, and I've got very small hands! Good luck with your trials! - Lisa |
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November 22, 2018 | #153 | |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: OH 6a
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I baked it with olive oil and sea salt. Very buttery with a hint of sweetness. Actually because of the cool weather here, even raw celery taste delicious to me coming from Florida. |
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November 24, 2018 | #154 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 307
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Gorgeous romanesco
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Desire' Mother of 3, homesteader, canner, gardener, dwarf tomato participant. |
November 24, 2018 | #155 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: MA
Posts: 4,968
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I'll start drooling on my keyboard, now.
The last time I had Romanesco (10+ years ago), it was about a 4lb head @ ~2.99/ lb, $12 worth of bliss. |
November 24, 2018 | #156 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Belgium
Posts: 240
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Is romanesco not easy to find in the US? Here (Belgium) you can find it everywhere. But corn syrup f.e. is impossible to find and often needed in US candy recipes.
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November 29, 2018 | #157 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: MA
Posts: 4,968
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Carp! I was typing up a long list of varieties and it just disappeared.
I'll try again, maybe on Monday, with several short lists and several submit reply hits. |
November 29, 2018 | #158 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 3,194
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One word: Notepad.
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November 30, 2018 | #159 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Czech republic
Posts: 2,534
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I'm looking for a friend of the tomato seeds Pilgrim. For me it is very important. Thank you in advance.
Vladimír |
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