Mark_Thompson wrote: ↑Thu Aug 15, 2024 6:00 pm Hmmm the first one is definitely a dragon. The second one just really reminds me of the eternity of the cosmos, and how insignificant we all really are in the grand scheme of space and time.

I assume you see the same?

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Will put it on the grow list for next season !! Half full it is

I hear that! It’s not been a good year in the garden, not a good year at all! Hearing that others are having similar problems is comforting in its own way. All we can do is accept what the garden gives and try again next year.

I would have to say it has been the weirdest year ever for everything gotta change up entire garden oh Lordy

also not mark,

first but ugly could be a screen shot from the movie alien.

second butt ugly, a manatee. head on view. see it?


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The one (1) thing we may ALL agree on?

When the subject of ghastly grotesque Tomatoes arises, The Gotch deserves mention...

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AKgardener wrote: ↑Wed Aug 14, 2024 7:25 pm Always half full wouldn’t have it any other way

If it's Barely Pop, I prefer Glass FULL!

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On left, coupla pleasantly attractive Mushroom Baskets, a decidedly...um...uncharacteristic trait of the variety, and the WESconsin developed Greenbush Italian Heirloom. The Gotch

Cornelius_Gotchberg wrote: ↑Fri Aug 16, 2024 8:21 am On left, coupla pleasantly attractive Mushroom Baskets, a decidedly...um...uncharacteristic trait of the variety, and the WESconsin developed Greenbush Italian Heirloom.
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A family member developed the Calypso variety of tomatoes while at the UW Madison. He wanted a hybrid that would do well in his native Trinidad/Tobago.

Clockwise from top left: Big Zac Hybrid, and heirlooms Radiator Charlie's Mortgage Lifter, Big Bubba, and Big Lou, all north of 1.25lbs/567 grams. The Gotch

Radiator Charlie was a mechanic, right? LOL Or a moonshiner?

JayneR13 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 18, 2024 11:00 am Radiator Charlie was a mechanic, right? LOL Or a moonshiner?

Mechanic and amateur Tomato Breeder https://www.otoolesgardencenters.com/mo ... r-charlie/

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Cornelius_Gotchberg wrote: ↑Sun Aug 18, 2024 8:07 am Clockwise from top left: Big Zac Hybrid, and heirlooms Radiator Charlie's Mortgage Lifter, Big Bubba, and Big Lou, all north of 1.25lbs/567 grams.


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My first Big Bubba has started to ripen to pale yellow.

svalli wrote: ↑Sun Aug 18, 2024 1:14 pmMy first Big Bubba has started to ripen to pale yellow.

Post some pix, please. I'm thinking yer the 1st Scandinavian to plant Big Bubba; a true trail-blazer!

Mine have all been two tone, but the vine has been VERY productive, all >1 lb/454 grams; I'll plant it again.

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I have two Big Bubba plants with huge tomatoes. There's not many fruits, but the ones growing are really big.

This photo is taken tonight, so it is a bit dark.

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svalli wrote: ↑Sun Aug 18, 2024 2:44 pm I have two Big Bubba plants with huge tomatoes. There's not many fruits, but the ones growing are really big.

Beautimous! The shape of our respective fruit is really the only similarity; unlike me, you's got the "as advertised" Big Bubba (https://bountyhunterseeds.com/product/big-bubba-tomato/) if you's have the occasion, share some pix of it sliced...and save seed!

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Zuke season is winding down...and our freezer is filling up: The Gotch

It's good to see the pantry filling, isn't it? A most yummy reward for all of that work! I rather enjoy eating from my pantry during winter, especially if the weather's lousy and I don't want to go out anyway. As long as the power doesn't go out!

On left: Boxcar Willie (doing their best Mushroom Basket impersonation) Middle: VA Sweets Right: Big Bubba Decidedly UNDER-sized (Monster) Guido Clockwise from upper left: Red Sausage, Italian Gold, 1 Cornue de Andes, Santa Maria, Super Sauce Hybrid, Sochalak On left: Big Bubba, upper right, Big Zac Hybrid, bottom 2 Big Lou The Gotch

Top: Mama Mia Giallo, Sweet Sunset. Below left Goliath Sweet, and Gypsy Hybrid...all destined for the lovely and long suffering Mrs. Gotch's signature Tortellini Pasta Salad: Outstanding Honker Season's (almost) Last Hurrah (couple still on two [2] remaining vines); biggest latest yield EVAH, Big Bubba photobombing on left: The Gotch