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Old July 29, 2016   #151
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We had this month 3 + 5 + 8 days of continues above 90 degrees spells. 16 days total.
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Old July 31, 2016   #152
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I sprayed yesterday (predictions were very low for the rain) and as I just finished it started raining. And it rained today as well.
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Old July 31, 2016   #153
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I sprayed yesterday (predictions were very low for the rain) and as I just finished it started raining. And it rained today as well.
Ahh bummer. All that time and effort down the drain.
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Old July 31, 2016   #154
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Ahh bummer. All that time and effort down the drain.
Not all, it is humid and warm. That spray may help with mold prevention. Under the leafs is still covered with soap and DE somewhat.
But yes, have to repeat soon.
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Old August 1, 2016   #155
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Here are some of the insides (in that order with # of pounds picked as of July 31):

JD's Special C-Tex (5.4 pounds)

Spudakee (7.5 pounds)

Bear Creek (4.2 pounds)
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Old August 1, 2016   #156
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more slices:

Carbon (4.8 pounds)

Cherokee Chocolate (8.8 pounds)

Owen's Purple (3.7 pounds)
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Old August 1, 2016   #157
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and again:

Black Krim PL (3.5 pounds)

Black Master (8.3 pounds)

Girl Girl's Weird Thing (5 pounds)
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Old August 1, 2016   #158
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continues:

Sara black (3 pounds)

Indian Stripe (9.3 pounds)

Margaret Curtain (1.5 pounds) just started ripening
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Old August 1, 2016   #159
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Gorgeous bounty Ella, well done!
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Old August 1, 2016   #160
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Thank you, Marsha.

This was real taste test.
Sara black was the best tasting/sweetest out of the group of 12 tomatoes.
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Old August 1, 2016   #161
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Wow Ella what a spread of beautiful black tomatoes. What a comparison. I am salivating all over my phone
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Old August 1, 2016   #162
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Wow Ella what a spread of beautiful black tomatoes. What a comparison. I am salivating all over my phone
Thank you, Heirloomtomaguy. I am making tomato sauce and in between decided to share the looks of some maters.
More pictures are coming.
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Old August 1, 2016   #163
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Some pink varieties with # of pounds picked as of July 31:

Rose De Berne (3.5 pounds, for some reason fruits are on the small side)

La Vie en rose (3.5 pounds)

Grightmire's Pride (8.9 pounds)
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more pinks:

Grandfather Ashlock (2.3 pounds)

Elgin Pink (6.9 pounds)

Fred Limbaugh (2.1 pounds)

Brandywine Sudduth (just started ripening)
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Old August 1, 2016   #165
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Pinks tasted pretty good.
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