Tomato Varieties

Gilbertie Roma Tomatoes

Gilbertie Tomatoes are really nice roma tomatoes which are great for making sauce. Features: 1) This Roma tomato will grow up to 8 inches long. 2) Gilberties mature in 85 days. 3) This roma will weigh up to 12 oz. 4) This variety is an heirloom. 5) Gilbertie Tomatoes have a meaty flesh. 6) This […]

Cucumber Varieties

Marketmore Cucumber

 This is the first year that I am growing the Marketmore Cucumber.  Typically, I grow pickling cucumbers but I decided to try a larger slicing cucumber this year. Features: 1) This cucumber will up to 8 inches long and 2 inches wide. 2) The Marketmore Cucumber plant will vine up to 6 feet long so […]

Harvest and Store Parsnips

Harvest and Store Parsnips

We typically harvest, eat and store parsnips like we do carrots. Harvesting Tips:  Since parsnips grow underground, harvesting is a bit tricky.  1) Most parsnip varieties mature in about 4 months. 2) When harvesting parsnips, you need a tool such as a Cobrahead which is what I use to carefully loosen up the soil around […]