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This report is from Kim Quade, growing in Wisconsin.
Pomodoro Sorrento~
Seed started 4-4-04
Germination~within5-6 days
2nd set of leaves by 4-18-04
First tomatoes~Mid Sept. 04
Healthy, pest resistant plants, sturdy. Fruits are
large, uniform in size, and have a pinkish flesh. They have a very good
tomato flavor.
Pomodoro Palla Di Fuoco~
Seed started 4-0404
Germination~5-8 days
2nd set of leaves by 4-12-04
First tomatoes~Middle of Sept.
Healthy, pest resistant plants. The plants were heavy,
and tipped my cages. I just left them laying down, so as not to break
the stems. Excellent round, flavorful tomato. Some of the tomatoes
weighed in at two lbs!
Pomodoro Costoluto Fiorentino
Seed started 4-4-04
Germination~5-6 days
2nd sets of leaves by 4-16-04
First tomatoes in Sept. 04
These have been a favorite of mine, because of their unique
shape and flavor. The plants also tipped the cages, because of the
strong winds and heavy vines and fruits. Tomatoes weighing in at 2 lbs
or more!! These many lobed fruits are quite juicy, like a beefsteak, and every
one seemed to have brown scabbing on the bottom of the tomato forming a round
ring, and in the top some scabbing. I have had this same thing happen
from other Costoluto varieties. ( Costoluto Genovese from Shepards' Seeds
White Flower Farm) I will still plant this variety.
Pomodoro Red Pear Selezione Speciale
Seeds started 4-4-04
Germination~4-5 days
2nd set of leaves by 4-15-04, but have noticed these plants are
very much smaller than all the other tomato starts. They seem to be more
delicate, and a different color.
First tomatoes, in Sept. 04
These have been my absolute favorite and I will plant these
again!! These plum type tomatoes are HUGE, and meaty without being
mealy like some roma types tend to be. The color is deep red, and the
insides although there are some seeds, are more meaty than anything. To
me, this would be the ideal tomato to grow, if there were no others available.
It is so versatile. And with the size, can be sliced for a grilled
tomato and cheese pannini, or used on pizza, with basil, or canned. (
I will send some photos when we get a new computer) These have been
on our table everyday since ripening, for fresh, and for sauce. Also for
salsa. I had quite a few weigh in at over two lbs! Extremely large
fruits, and everyone that I shared a plant with were also having good luck
with them. I also plan to dehydrate some of these for use this winter.
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