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Re: Doreen on the Schimmerg...

>> Another NZ heirloom tomato Sue sent is Gurnsey
>>Island.  The plant is totally bug and disease resistant, because it stinks
>>to the high heavens.  But, there are over 150 fruit on it now
>>that average about 3 oz. each.  Some have ripened and the flavor is
>>very much like Brandywine.
>
>NOW I'm excited.  'Brandywine' is neither very disease resistant nor very
>prolific.  If you can isolate 'Gurnsey Island' a bit from your other toms
>and save seeds this year, you'd be doing us all a huge favor.  If it tastes
>like BW but makes lots of fruits, I gotta have it.
>
>--Janet

Me, too!  Any chance of finding out if this seed is already available in
a catalog somewhere?  I've checked a few of mine, but so far, no luck!  I've
already noticed that the few Brandywines I've planted are not looking near
as good as the rest of my tomatoes.  And has anyone on this list grown Costoluso
Genovese (geez, I hope I spelled that correctly) or Golden Queen tomatoes
 before?
Holy Cow, these two are growing like weeds with tons of little blooms!  I only
hope their flavor is as wonderful as their growing habits.  Any clue as to
whether or not they need any "special treatment" would be appreciated.  The
foliage is just incredible and the stalks are so thick and sturdy.  I've got
a feeling that these two will be seen in my garden again next year as well.
 Also,
I'm growing Red Beauty (sweet peppers) for the first time this year.  I've
already got little peppers on these plants.  They are very sturdy and look
really healthy, with a lot of foliage.  I'll let you all know the progress and
whether or not it's a "keeper" for the garden.  If anyone else has grown this
variety, I'd love to hear from them (as well as the two tomatoes I mentioned).

God, I just love gardening, yes-o-yes I do!!!  :)

Gail (who's getting just a little slap-happy these days because I'd rather be
out in my garden than stuck in my windowless office!) Zone 5

<<gailk@wupatki.wustl.edu>>

(PS I've got lots of flowers but so far only 2 little tomatoes out of the 40+
tomato plants that are growing in my backyard!  Am I a bit impatient?  You bet!
Can't wait!  Yumm!)

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