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Tomato - Big Beef
The Tomato Big Beef, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is a beefmaster type with twice the yields. Coupled with old-fashioned, rich flavor Big Beef features colossal fruit size and yield, uniformity and a full spectrum of disease resistance. The fruits are globe-shaped and smooth, weighing 8 oz. to 1 pound. It is a indeterminate variety to try in virtually any climate because they adapt easily to different environments. It is excellent for slicing or in salads. This is close to the perfect tomato plant. Tomatoes should be planted outside after the last average frost date. In warm winter/hot summer areas, tomatoes can be planted in early fall for winter harvest. Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. ... more info
Hot Peppers - Garden Salsa The Hot Pepper Garden Salsa, 'Capsicum annuum', has moderate to hot pungent fruit and has medium-thick walls tapering to a point. The Garden Salsa pepper is a perfect variety for home-made salsa with just the right amount of "heat". Garden Salsa is a tapered hot pepper with numerous 7-8 inch long by 1 inch wide peppers. The medium pungency is perfect for home made salsa, sauces and pickling. Garden Salsa is Tobacco Mosaic reisistant and matures from dark green to red. Transplant outside in the spring 3 to 4 weeks after last frost date. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. |
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