The tomatoes in the large garden I started from seed. I wanted to try some new varieties this year, that might be more productive in our climate. Plainsman are the only heirloom Texas tomato I could find. They have medium size tomatoes, some round, some more Roma shaped, but all very delicious. Then there are…
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Garden Guidance – Tomatoes
Author: Don My garden conversations with Raymond are continuing with “Tomatoes.” Raymond will plant up to a hundred tomato plants every year. His favorite variety is Celebrity. He shared a tip with me when planting tomatoes. After digging the hole for the plant, he adds 1-tablespoon of Epson Salt, 1-tablespoon Powdered Milk and 1-tablespoon…
Getting Plants Ready for Spring and Summer 2013
I decided to plant some small pots of tomato seeds and eggplant seeds, and put them in my nursery area. For eggplant, there’s two varieties of Italian long purple and one Asian long purple. For tomatoes, I’m starting Mexican midget, green grape, and Plainsman. I found Plainsman on line, and it’s a Texas heritage tomato. …
Spinach and Beet Salad
PrintSpinach and Beet Salad Total Time: 20 minutes Yield: Serves 8 Ingredients5-8 cups baby spinach, cleaned 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil or lard 1/3 cup cooked, diced bacon 1 large onion, thinly sliced Thumb-size piece of ginger, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp anchovy paste 3/4 cup chopped fresh tomatoes 2 TBSP halved…
Rancho Not So Grande Salsa
Author: Kathy This a great salsa recipe that came from my father-in-law (Don’s Dad). I have been making it every year for the last twenty five years or so. It is the first thing I do with my garden tomatoes and when I think I have enough (thirty pints) then I start doing other…