Brad’s Atomic tomatoes are a grape sized tomato variety with elongated fruit which can vary in size from very small to several bites big (1 to 3 inches). The color is vibrant with streaks of blue, red, lavender, green, and sunset colors. The flesh …
Fahrenheit Blues is a specialty cherry tomato. It has a deep blue skin color and red flesh. The hotter and more intense the sun the better the color. Fahrenheit Blues is an open pollinated cross developed by Tom Wagner. This tomato is an indeterminate variety. …
Black Krim tomato is an heirloom, beefsteak variety. It has a deep maroon to blackish to dark red color with a green at the top and shoulder. The plant grows large as do the tomatoes. The tomato is an indeterminate variety.
GROWING BLACK KRIM TOMATOES
Start the seeds indoors about 6 weeks before the ideal transplant date in your area. The ideal germination soil temperature is 70 to 90 degrees F. Sow seeds directly in the garden about 1/4 inch depth when the soil is warm. 7-10 days to germination.
Harden off the seedlings about 1-2 weeks before final planting spot in the garden. The large vines and fruit will need support. Days to harvest about 70 days.
Dragon’s tongue bean, Phaseolus vulgaris, is a bush wax bean that produces up to 8 inch pods with a pretty purple and green splotched pod. These beans also known as Merveille de Piemonte. The bean pods are a creamy yellow color when young and turn …
The black valentine bean, Phaseolus vulgaris, is a snap or dry bean that produces a 6 inch pod green bean with black seeds. This bush bean grows like a pole if trained to grow like one, and tolerates cooler temperatures. Growing Black Valentine Bean Sow …
The rattlesnake bean, also known as the Preacher bean, (Phaseolus vulgaris) is an heirloom pole bean that produces seeds with colored markings that resemble a rattlesnake design. The vine grows to 10 feet, and is drought resistant.
Sow the seeds directly into the ground after frost has passed. Plant about 1 inch below the surface and 2 inches apart in an area with full sun. These beans are pole style beans and require support like a teepee or trellis setup.
Fresh beans are ready after 60 days, and dried beans after 90 days. Picking them continuously throughout the season will ensure a longer season and better yields.