Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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July 11, 2017 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2006
Location: swPA
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Chef Jeff
Anybody ever here of Chef Jeff's Heirloom plants? I only ask, because a friend of mine was so happy to finally try an heirloom, but then the plant is "Jet Star" a hybrid. What's their deal???
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July 12, 2017 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin
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Yes we have Chef Jeff plants here. It is just the name of a company. Maybe since "Jet Star" was introduced in 1969 they consider it an heirloom hybrid. LOL.
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July 12, 2017 | #3 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Pulaski County, Arkansas
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July 12, 2017 | #4 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: NYC
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I'm also from western PA, and we have chef jeff's at our local nursery. We usually wind up putting in a few plants each year to fill in for things that didn't take or that I just can't be bothered with starting from seed.
I have to say I've been pleased with the quality of their plants, to the point that I look for the brand. Larger single plants, interesting-ish variety, pest and disease free. It fits the bill if you only need a couple of plants. I would also be interested to learn the origins of the Chef Jeff's brand. Tell your friend not to worry about the Jet Star. It's not an heirloom, but it's a good tomato. |
July 12, 2017 | #5 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Oklahoma
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Chef Jeff's is where I found Box Car Willie for the first time. I was so impressed I always go see if any other gems show up. Plus Chef Jeff's have the only tomatillos I can ever get to grow and produce for me.
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July 12, 2017 | #6 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Omaha Zone 5
Posts: 2,514
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Chef Jeff is available here too. I love their plants, never a spot on them (unlike Bonnie). You can check their website for plants available in your area.
I bought a closeout "Worlds Hottest Pepper" plant today for under a dollar to grow in a pot. What was I thinking - you need gloves to touch the thing. - Lisa BTW, usual price here is $2.49. Much cheaper than the Bonnie Plants at the big box stores. |
July 12, 2017 | #7 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Joplin MO
Posts: 1,398
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I buy a few Chef Jeff plants each year and they seem to do well. We mostly have Bonnie here but one store gets Chef Jeff.
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July 12, 2017 | #8 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Delaware
Posts: 234
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Chef Jeff is how I got my Sun Gold this year (first time growing it). It was less expensive than the Bonnie version. Our garden centers are shrinking here and the choices are fewer.
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July 13, 2017 | #9 | |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Dallas, TX
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Confused, I called BP and got a very nice lady that explained the situation.
Oh, and you NEVER need gloves to handle an un-cut pepper. The pod is designed to keep the hot stuff IN until you start mucking around with its innards.
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July 13, 2017 | #10 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2006
Location: swPA
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My friend's plant looks great and has lots of tomatoes on. I would certainly buy the plants. Look healthy. I did tell her it was a good tomato!
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