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To: Diana in Wisconsin; Red_Devil 232

I picked up 2 interesting yellow tomato plants in WalMart. Both are supposed to be heirlooms. The one really has me intrigued, it’s called Mr. Stripey.


67 posted on 05/22/2009 6:28:31 AM PDT by Gabz
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To: Gabz; Diana in Wisconsin; HiramQuick
I have been told that the Marion Tomato was originally developed here in Mississippi by a local gardener who lived the town of Marion and the tomato is named after the town. I have not been able to find out if this is true.

I am interested because the little, and I mean little, town of Marion is just about 1.5 miles up the road from my house.

68 posted on 05/22/2009 6:37:34 AM PDT by Red_Devil 232 (VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
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To: Gabz
My tomatoes are all heirlooms. Mr. Stripey is one of my favorites ... just don't be fooled when you gravest them. They never look ripe. Go by touch. Firm but an imprint of a finger can be left with a little pressure.

There are over 600 heirlooms, probably a lot less depending on your definition of “heirloom.” some make age the big mark, 50 or 100 years, in reality the one facet that must be in place is that they are open pollinated. And because of that, my germination track is 50% at best. No big deal. (I start all of my plants from seed ... a wide variety to choose from)

My favorite is Rutgers ... it is the only determinate plant I use. I prefer to grow vertically. Speckled Roman is incredible in taste .. pinch back the suckers and you will let all the energy go to the fruit.

The best cherry tomato ever is Dr. Carolyn. I dare you to try and get in from the garden with out eating a handful while picking them. Aunt Ruby's are good, though lots of typical tomato disease problems.

Big zebra is wonderful ... just know that you will live with some shoulder cracking as in all large tomatoes.

Seeds of Change is the best source I have found for seeds. Seedsavers is a good place to look as well.

Back to your Mr. Stripey. Plant DEEP in an open area. Never let water touch its leaves if you water. Give it plenty of Air circulation, i’e pinch of unnecessary shoots. You will have great success. I gurantee it. If you feel you must fertilize, find a low nitrogen fertilizer. If not low use a 10 10 10 sparingly.

Good luck

81 posted on 05/22/2009 9:18:03 AM PDT by HiramQuick (work harder ... welfare recipients depend on you!)
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To: Gabz
"The one really has me intrigued, it’s called Mr. Stripey."

Mr. Stripey is fun; it also goes by the name 'Tigerella' which I think describes it better. A yellow tomato striped with red, inside and out. Beefsteak-like, but some strains are a bit 'gnarly.' A nice slicer, but I've found it a little wet & sloppy for BLTs.

For BLTs I prefer a Seed Savers variety called 'Golden Sunray.' Nice & meaty and not too wet.

104 posted on 05/22/2009 4:41:11 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
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To: Gabz

I have that one too, and got it from WalMart.It’s growing in a TopsyTurvy.


136 posted on 05/22/2009 7:27:29 PM PDT by tillacum
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