Something to Chew On: A Tomato Refound
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Jack Rabin, associate director of Farm Programs at the Rutgers Agricultural Experiment Station, talks about the resuscitation of the "Ramapo Tomato" for this summer's growing season.
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I used to buy the Ramapo seed from Harris Seeds in the 60s and early 70s. I will never forget the tall, healthy vines and the softball-sized tomatoes I picked in late August - September. They were beautiful and delicious. I've searched for the seed for years now, and am so glad it's back. Now if someone could help me locate the Bush Cinderella Pumpkin- not the one called Rouge Vif D'Etampe. It was a true bush type - like a zucchini and produced small pumpkins very early. It would be great in my compact garden today, but I cannot locate it anywhere.
This tomato sounds very interesting. I will order some for next season. We sell at a farmers market in Wynne Arkansas. People here are very picky about there tomatoes. I hope these will go over well. I also sell at the farm we really need a good tomato
Dr. Rabin was right on with the Ramapo tomato. This hybrid was intended for the home gardner who was tired of eating tomatoes that tasted like the boxes that they were shipped in. It was grown for 20 years and rememberd for 40 years. That is not too bad. Bernard L Pollack
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