Beware the Russian Wearing Stripes!

By Michael Nolan

I’m as proud as can be!

I am the now the proud parents of two new tomato children – the fun and colorful Mr. Stripey and the Russian Black – both heirloom tomato plants that have me in a tizzy.

Having started my seeds so late in the growing season, I thought I would hedge my bets and purchase a couple of tomato plants so I would have access to fresh tomatoes a few weeks earlier than I would have otherwise. Imagine my utter giddiness when I found not one but two heirloom tomatoes that I have never grown before!

I know, right? SCORE!

Mr. Stripey Heirloom Tomato

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