In our last fun filled episode, Thu, 25 Sep 2003 02:43:26 GMT, H
Hornblower proclaimed:

My tomatoes were great this summer but they aren't doing too
well now (Ohio. zone 5). Next year I guess I'll start a few plants
later in the Spring unless anyone knows of any long lived varieties.
Any ideas?

What varieties are you growing? Are you sure it's not some sort
of late blight rather than short-lived tomatoes?

Consider looking into what open pollinated or heirloom
types of tomatoes were developed to grow in your area.
One of my favorites for late season tomatoes, before the
advent of the spit Thrips and their biological warfare,
was Russian Silvery Fur Tree Tomato. They would
produce early tomatoes, shut down in the full heat of
the summer (I'm in zone 8), and pick up production
again in the fall.

I thought my mystery yellow tomato had succumbed to
the dreaded Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus, but it's showing
new life and blooming up a storm. I should, at the very
least, have some green tomatoes to pick right before
first freeze.


Pam


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