diggernotdreamer wrote:Those tomatoes look similar to something I grow, I saved the seeds from a tomato I bought in the organic market, do you know what they are called? I have never found out what they were
Just beefsteak AFAIK
They aren't easy to peel, so we'll grow a traditional type next year
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diggernotdreamer wrote:Those tomatoes look similar to something I grow, I saved the seeds from a tomato I bought in the organic market, do you know what they are called? I have never found out what they were
Costoluto have that difficult-to-peel shape. My neighbour gave me some, so I'm growing them this year. She couldn't believe that I thought peelability was a consideration. "Who peels tomatoes?" I'm glad to know it's not just me.
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Rachel
Take nobody's word for it, especially not mine! If I offer you an ID of something based on a photo, please treat it as a guess, and a starting point for further investigations.
I've never peeled a tomato in my life - the last couple of years I've been growing one called Ferline, which I first bought because it's meant to be blight resistant. Don't notice much difference there but it's a gorgeous tomato. Big, and almost like a beeksteak but with a smooth skin and taste is excellent. (my customers think so too) Keep really well once off the plant as well. I was still eating them in January last(I mean this) year
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Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I’m not sure about the former.
Too big really, they averaged 2.5 to 3 kilos dressed weight at about 9 weeks.
When boned out, each half breast was too big for one helping, but too small for two helpings.
But, we are managing.
Tony
Disclaimer: I almost certainly haven't a clue what I'm talking about.
I harvested my carrots and parsnips this week. This is a row of freshly-dug purple carrots. I had another similar row of orange carrots, and one of parsnips, some of which were lethal-weapon-sized. Since we are still getting a ton of fresh veggies in our CSA basket, all the carrots and parsnips that are fit to store have been packed in moist sand for winter storage. I also have three braids of garlic hanging in the shed.
- the last couple of years I've been growing one called Ferline, which I first bought because it's meant to be blight resistant. Don't notice much difference there but it's a gorgeous tomato. Big, and almost like a beeksteak but with a smooth skin and taste is excellent. (my customers think so too) Keep really well once off the plant as well. I was still eating them in January last(I mean this) year 
