Category Archives: Tomatoes & Peppers

Garden Planning

Posted on February 13, 2010 by itfarmer

As I continue to dig out from the recent snowfall, I’ve been passing the time indoors by planning this years garden. While writting this, I have 20 types of tomatoes, and 7 types of peppers. I have so many types … Continue reading →

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2010 Tomatoes

Posted on January 20, 2010 by itfarmer

I’ve started six tomato plants; partly as a seed test, to ensure the seeds I’ve saved from last year will germinate, and partly to get a super early jump on the season. I plan on setting them out in the … Continue reading →

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A bittersweet harvest

Posted on August 18, 2009 by itfarmer

A nice harvest of tomatoes to be sure, but I bet your wondering why I didn’t let them rippen on the vine ? This year has been terrible for gardens in the area, with rainy weather, a lack of much … Continue reading →

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Tomatillos

Posted on July 29, 2009 by itfarmer

   Tomatillos are an odd plant. First off, they are called “Mexican Husk Tomatoes”, although they aren’t tomatoes. The fruit itself it surronded with a papery husk, which splits when the fruit is ready to eat. It has been described … Continue reading →

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Fried Green Tomatoes Anyone ?

Posted on July 26, 2009 by itfarmer

This is a backpost, and I’ve had some months to learn new skills. This particular tomato plant has a few suckers that should be cut off. Suckers are a second smaller branch growing out where two branches originate. I guess … Continue reading →

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Seed Room

Posted on April 19, 2009 by itfarmer

In my second year of gardening, I decided to prepare ahead of time. I cleaned out the smallest bed room in my house, and filled it with shelves made from scrap trim. Most of these are tomato and pepper plants. … Continue reading →

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Peppers

Posted on May 4, 2008 by itfarmer

Peppers, in Miracle Grow. I sometimes have a hard time beliving that each of these little plants emerged from a tiny seed. If I didn’t watch them day after day, I might not belive it.

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Tomatoes and Cucumbers

Posted on April 12, 2008 by itfarmer

  Some of 2008’s tomaotes and cucumbers. Here is how I plant seeds: 1.) Get some plastic or styrofoam cups. 2.) Poke a few holes in the bottom of the cups. A fork works great. 3.) Fill the cups with Miracle … Continue reading →

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