Hog patch 2006 - Page 2

**coronabarb** · July 22, 2006

It's so hot, you don't even need to ferment the seeds. They come out of the tomato that way.

Suze · July 22, 2006

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Originally Posted by chilhuacle

It’s sooooo gosh darnoodley hot here (106°) and the power went out about ½ hour ago. I have backup for most things but not the AC………if you find my crispy body here pleeease save my seeds!

Of course we'll make sure your seeds are saved (to swap and share amongst ourselves like trading cards) Seriously, thanks for the pictorial, Bruce. Lucky you, what fun.

I can tell by Brad's hands that he works for a livin'.

supergirl · July 22, 2006

Wow! I can't even imagine. That's so much space and such a beautiful field. And so much work, I'm sure!

Milkbones work really well with our neighbors' dogs....

**Lee** · July 22, 2006

Absolutely gorgeous!

Shoot, if I lived closer.... you'd only have to pay me in
tomatoes to help pick! (And maybe a foot of topsoil!)

Lee

dcarch · July 22, 2006

[quote="Suze"]

Quote:

Originally Posted by chilhuacle

I can tell by Brad's hands that he works for a livin'.

If you look carefully, those are not his hands, they are his gloves!

dcarch

feraltomatoes · July 31, 2006

Bruce, I don't think that's Ruger's (come and pick all ya want look). Maybe if you pet him first. :wink:
It got up to 116 the next day, plants did better then I thought. Had to toss some.

Here are a few more pictures.

First tomato for T.

supergirl · July 31, 2006

Wow! That's amazing! I think that's the biggest tomato I've ever seen.

Mantis · July 31, 2006

I have been blown away reading this thread. What a fantastic patch. I love those striped tommys. What variety is the big one that T is about to munch on??

Dave_Z6 · July 31, 2006

Brad:
Best tomato patch I've ever seen. WOW !!!!
You show one photo of all green/pink striped.
Is this a cross you have developed ?
A friend here in Ohio has something similar and I know
it's one he came up with.
Thanks,
Dave

bigcheef · July 31, 2006

That's some operation Brad!

Feels good to bust your back when your rewarded with such beautiful fruit... huh?

Good luck!

RIK

feraltomatoes · August 1, 2006

The large tomatoes are some oddball Berkeley Tie Dye's.
More common at beginning of harvest, fused blossom's, nature's art for sure. The biggest weighed 2 1/2 pounds. T only finished about half of it. Not really but he did keep going back for another knaw.

Box of green and pink is a pink version of BTD. Flash on camera was way too much, they are a much deeper pink in real life. Results from this years grow-out look very positive.

Brad.............

jardinlady · August 6, 2006

wow I am amazed, I love to look at your pictures, what a great chunck of land you got there! I can't wait to try my Berkeley Tie dye, will get some seeds soon, it looks like a beautiful tomato.

Little_Rhody · August 14, 2006

Brad,

The farm is unbelievable! And your striped bi-colors are awesome. This is my second year growing some of your tomatoes and I hope to try some more. Thanks!

July 22, 2006	#16
coronabarb Tomatoville® Recipe Keeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roseburg, Oregon - zone 7 Posts: 2,821	It's so hot, you don't even need to ferment the seeds. They come out of the tomato that way. __________________ Corona~Barb Now an Oregon gal

July 31, 2006	#25
bigcheef Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: TN Posts: 316	That's some operation Brad! Feels good to bust your back when your rewarded with such beautiful fruit... huh? Good luck! RIK __________________ When I die don't bury me In a box in a cold dark cemetery Out in the garden would be much better Cause I could be pushin up a home grown tomater Lyrics by Guy Clark

August 14, 2006	#28
Little_Rhody Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: RI Posts: 106	Brad, The farm is unbelievable! And your striped bi-colors are awesome. This is my second year growing some of your tomatoes and I hope to try some more. Thanks! __________________ carolyn

July 22, 2006	#18
supergirl Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 107	Wow! I can't even imagine. That's so much space and such a beautiful field. And so much work, I'm sure! Milkbones work really well with our neighbors' dogs....

July 22, 2006	#19
Lee Tomatopalooza™ Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NC-Zone 7 Posts: 2,188	Absolutely gorgeous! Shoot, if I lived closer.... you'd only have to pay me in tomatoes to help pick! (And maybe a foot of topsoil!) Lee

July 31, 2006	#21
feraltomatoes Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Home=Napa Valley/ Garden=Solano County Posts: 245	Bruce, I don't think that's Ruger's (come and pick all ya want look). Maybe if you pet him first. :wink: It got up to 116 the next day, plants did better then I thought. Had to toss some. Here are a few more pictures. First tomato for T.

July 31, 2006	#23
Mantis Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 1,241	I have been blown away reading this thread. What a fantastic patch. I love those striped tommys. What variety is the big one that T is about to munch on??

July 31, 2006	#24
Dave_Z6 CHOPTAG™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 79	Brad: Best tomato patch I've ever seen. WOW !!!! You show one photo of all green/pink striped. Is this a cross you have developed ? A friend here in Ohio has something similar and I know it's one he came up with. Thanks, Dave

August 1, 2006	#26
feraltomatoes Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Home=Napa Valley/ Garden=Solano County Posts: 245	The large tomatoes are some oddball Berkeley Tie Dye's. More common at beginning of harvest, fused blossom's, nature's art for sure. The biggest weighed 2 1/2 pounds. T only finished about half of it. Not really but he did keep going back for another knaw. Box of green and pink is a pink version of BTD. Flash on camera was way too much, they are a much deeper pink in real life. Results from this years grow-out look very positive. Brad.............

August 6, 2006	#27
jardinlady Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mobile AL Posts: 74	wow I am amazed, I love to look at your pictures, what a great chunck of land you got there! I can't wait to try my Berkeley Tie dye, will get some seeds soon, it looks like a beautiful tomato.