Today I took the plunge and planted a few tomato plants... three each of Early Girl, Roma, and Homestead.
Early Girl is known as an outstanding early variety of tomato, producing dependable, tasty, uniform, 4 to 5 ounce tomatoes. Besides, one of our favorite places to eat brunch in Asheville is named for this tomato! Early Girl is an indeterminate variety (tall growing) so will need support as the plants grow. Approximately 62 days to maturity from transplanting (mid to late June).
Roma tomatoes are a less juicy type and are milder in flavor than other tomatoes. They are commonly referred to as paste tomatoes as they are great for making tomato paste, ketchup and preserving. The vines are determinate (bush-type) and fruit heavily. Approximately 75 days to maturity (late June - early July).
Homestead is an heirloom variety. This old-time favorite produces firm, meaty, medium-sized fruit, yielding a large crop on determinate vines. This variety sets fruit well in hot climates. Disease and crack resistant. 81 days to maturity (mid July).
I plan to fill up most of one bed with a variety of tomato plants, saving a little space at one end for basil. The plants described here were acquired at the feed and seed store and at Lowes home improvement. I hope to round out the bed with some cherry-type tomatoes and indeterminate varieties. Maybe I'll find something interesting at the Pittsboro Farmer's Market next week.
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