Plant tomatoes in the garden AFTER any chance of frost, which is usually early-mid May. Planting early stunts the plants so that they never bear properly. Tomatoes love the heat, therefore plant them in warmer weather. Water in transplants with a solution of Fertilome Blooming & Rooting. Mulch with compost, newspapers, and/or straw right away to retain moisture and keep plants free from any of the blight diseases.
The varieties we grow are:
- Big Mama – 4-6 oz. plum shaped red fruit, meaty, easy to peel and core, 80 days to maturity, Indeterminate
- Buffalosun – 18-24 oz. meaty yellow and orange fruit, 70 days to maturity, Indeterminate, F, V
- Chef’s Choice Orange – 9-16 oz. bright orange fruit, crack resistant, 75 days to maturity, Indeterminate
- Chocolate Sprinkles – 1 x 1.5 in. fruit with unique red and purple striping, 50-55 days to maturity, Indeterminate, F, N, TMV
- Fantastico – .5 oz grape tomato is ideal for small gardens, hanging baskets and planters, 50 days to maturity, Determinate, LB
- Juliet – 1 oz. red grape shaped fruit, Less cracking than other cherry types, 60 days to maturity, Indeterminate
- La Roma III – 5-8 oz. fruit, Great for cooking, canning & paste, 76 days to maturity, Determinate, A, F, S, V
- Lemon Boy – 7 oz. lemon yellow fruit, 72 days to maturity, Indeterminate, A, F, S, V
- Pink Girl – 8 oz. pink fruit, 76 days to maturity, Indeterminate, A, F, S, V
- Sunny Boy – 16 oz. yellow beefsteak fruit with mild flavor, 75 days to maturity, Indeterminate
- Sunsugar – 1 oz. sweet, yellow fruit, 62 days to maturity, Indeterminate, F, ToMV
- Supersweet 100 – 1 oz. red fruit, High Vitamin C content, 65 days, Indeterminate
Disease Tolerance Key:
A – Alternaria Stem Canker
F – Fusarium Wilt
LB – Late Blight
N – Nematodes
S – Gray Leaf Spot
TMV – Tobacco Mosaic Virus
ToMV – Tomato Mosaic Virus
V -Verticillium Wilt
Growth Habit:
Indeterminate (pole or stake type) plants continue growing and setting fruit all season. Harvest usually lasts for several months. The plants often need staking.
Determinate (bush type) plants reach a certain height and stop setting fruit. Harvest usually happens around the same time. Cages are best to help support the plants.
Don’t see the variety you are looking for? Longfellow’s provides a custom growing service. Bring your own seeds or we can order them for you. For more information, contact Erin by phone: 573-584-9611 or email: erinmarkway.allnoneoutdoor@gmail.com
