On Wed, 11 May 2011 16:11:44 -0700, Sue wrote:

I am really late getting my garden in this year and finally have the
ground prepared. Whatever tomatoes I planted last year just didn't do
well for canning purposes. I'm not starting from seeds and get my
plants at Lowe's or Home Depot. Any suggestion on a good variety to
can (that I would find at either of those two stores)? My garden is
*very* small so I can't put in too many plants.
Sue in the San Joaquin Valley of Calif.

Romas usually make good sauces and are meatier than slicers. I like
Viva Italia but unfortunately it doesn't seem to be found in most
stores as either seed or plant. I mail order seeds for almost all of
my tomatoes.
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