Roma Tomato Varieties

San Marzano Tomatoes

While I recently wrote about Super Marzano Tomatoes, I am still growing good old San Marzano Tomatoes.  You can tell the difference – Super Marzano are a little larger and have a pointed end. If you don’t believe me, the just click on the link.  So here are my thoughts on the best features of […]

Carrot Varieties

Tonda di Parigi Carrots

I looked up the name via Google Translate and Tonda di Parigi is Italian for Round of Paris. Best Features: 1) These carrots are great for roasting, grilling or snacking. 2) Tonda di Parigi are shallow rooted so you can grow them in the ground or in a container.  This winter I am going to […]

Eggplant Varieties

Fairy Tale Eggplant

While I am not a huge eggplant fan, you can’t go wrong with Fairy Tale Eggplant. Best Features: 1) They are ornamental and cute!  The eggplant fruit is a beautiful purple with white streaks. 2) Fairy Tale Eggplants fruit grows up to 4 inches long – so it is a personal size!  Also the plant […]