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Bigbeef - what a Tomato!
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Posted by pumbo VIC Aust (My Page) on Fri, Dec 30, 05 at 6:34
| Bigbeef is a hybrid tomato that is round, large, has a smooth
thin skin and a great flavour. I was still picking fruit in early May this year. The current crop is again progressing well with early fruit. Strangely, in Melbourne where I live the seedlings are not available, so have propagated them from seed. They have also been developed with disease free characteristics. Can fully recommend this magnificent tomato. I do not believe it is too late to plant now.
Allan
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RE: Bigbeef - what a Tomato!
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| Is it a good sandwich tomato Allan?....Cheers, Dee |
RE: Bigbeef - what a Tomato!
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- Posted by pumbo VIC Aust (My Page) on
Sat, Dec 31, 05 at 1:37
| Yes, Dee it is a very versatile tomato. We were overwhelmed by the size of our crop last season, not only the numbers, but also the size of the actual tomatoes - one weighed nearly 3/4 lb (350g). Great for sandwiches, salads and just about any recipe. Allan |
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| Welcome to the forum. I just had a look at your website. I must say you have an absolutely beautiful house and garden. The house is very much like one I used to visit in Blackburn. Yours is so charming. I am sorry to read of the loss of your cat. I enjoyed reading the story and got quite a shock at the end to find she had passed away. I am sure in your care she was a happy little Vegemite!..Cheers, Dee. |
RE: Bigbeef - what a Tomato!
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- Posted by pumbo VIC Aust (My Page) on
Sat, Dec 31, 05 at 2:00
| Thanks Dee, Cheers, Allan |
RE: Bigbeef - what a Tomato!
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| Welcome Allan, you have some beautiful photos on your site, really enjoyed looking at them and reading your stories. Beautiful cat, so lucky to have had caring owners, you'll miss her, I bet. I must keep an eye open for those tomatoes, they sound good. |
RE: Bigbeef - what a Tomato!
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| Well, as one who hasn't grown tomatoes for many years, I was rather chuffed to get a little seed from America in 2005. I did not have great success due to various pests and disease, but enough to tempt me to try again. The varieties I tried were also great, nothing like the tasteless supermarket things. So congratulations for growing, and promoting, great tomatoes, and please, keep saving those seeds! |
RE: Bigbeef - what a Tomato!
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| Great Home page there Allan, very cute Dogs loved them all, Green with envy over your climbing roses they are Fantastic and your flowering Yucca's.................Hubby pulled out and disposed of all of our tomatoes today they were a sorry mess and full of fruit fly, something you dont have to worry about down there. Good Luck with whatever you are growing and many Welcomes to our Forums............Cheers..MM. |
RE: Bigbeef - what a Tomato!
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- Posted by pumbo VIC Aust (My Page) on
Mon, Jan 2, 06 at 5:14
| Many thanks to you all for your welcome and kind comments. Allan |
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