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Re: Now Tomato.

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Thanks, Christy for a great story and description. I don't know who in the world would
get offended at a good story like this.

> This is the variety that inevitably produces the "largest tomato" at such contests in
> this area.

...which does not mean that the plant is prolific. In fact, beefsteak tomatoes have
less tomatoes than smaller size ones, with the cherry type usually the most prolific.
It has been a poor tomato season I think all over the country. We, in the East, had a
drought, and the West had more rain than usual, I believe.

> I had two bushes of yellow pear that were supposed to be medium sized tomatoes but
> they turned out to be cherry. Both plants were prolific to the point that I couldn't
> keep up with the harvest. They were sweet, excellent in salads and kept well in the
> refrigerator. These were strong, healthy, indeterminate plants that I would much more
> aggressively prune back if I grow them again (and I might if I can find out exactly
> what
> they were!).

Your description fits perfectly the heirloom Yellow Pear (cherry type). It is a very
big plant, just as you said. Its companion, the Red Pear, tastes slightly better. They
are real cute tomatoes.
Fran.


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