Common Name: Riesentraube Botanical Name: (Lycopersicon esculentum) • Zone: 10-12, Annual • Heirloom – open pollinated • Sets fruit: 76-85 days • Indeterminate • Habit: Pole • Flower: Yellow, insignificant • Foliage: Green • Fruit: Name translates as “giant bunches of grapes.” Shaped like 1 in. orangish-red beaked plums • Flavor: Full tomato flavor that […]
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Yellow Pear Tomato
Common Name: Yellow Pear Botanical Name: (Lycopersicon esculentum) • Zone: 10-12, Annual • Heirloom – open pollinated • Sets fruit: 75 days • Indeterminate • Habit: Pole • Flower: Yellow, insignificant • Foliage: Green • Fruit: Small lemon-yellow, pear-shaped fruit • Flavor: Mild, sweet flavor • Uses: Fresh off the vine, salads, slicing • Harvesting: […]
Amish Paste Tomato
Common Name: Tomato, Amish Paste Botanical Name: (Lycopersicon esculentum) • Zone: 10-12, Annual • Heirloom – open pollinated • Sets fruit: 85 days • Indeterminate • Sun: Full • Soil: Rich, moist well drained soil • Water: 1-2 inches per week • Habit: Pole • Flower: Yellow, insignificant • Foliage: Green • Fruit: Red orange, […]
Roma Tomato
Common Name: Roma Botanical Name: (Lycopersicon esculentum) Zone: 10-12, Annual Heirloom – open pollinated Sets fruit; 75 days Determinate Habit: Pole Flower: Yellow, insignificant Foliage: Green Fruit: Red, plum-shaped, meaty fruit Flavor: Rich flavor Uses: most popular varieties for paste, sauces and canning Harvesting: Pick frequently to increase production. Disease: None reported
Fruit Salsa
Fruit Salsa 1 tomato 1 avocado, peeled and pitted 1 orange, peeled and segmented 1 bunch cilantro 2 kiwis, peeled and […]
Zucchini and Red Pepper Enchiladas with Two Salsas
Zucchini and Red Pepper Enchiladas with Two Salsas Barbi provided this recipe at our Peppers workshopat Missouri Botanical Gardenon May 14, 2016. 1 large white onion, cut crosswise 12 (6-to 7-inch) soft corn tortillas into ½ inch-thick rounds […]
Peperonata
Peperonata Barb served this delicious dish at our Peppers workshopat Missouri Botanical Gardenon May 14, 2016. ¼ c olive oil 5 or 6 bell peppers, red, green, yellow, orange or combination 2 onions, diced […]
Salsa Fresca
Salsa Fresca Barbi provided this recipe at our Peppers workshop at Missouri Botanical Garden on May 14, 2016. ¼ small white or red onion, minced 4 T chopped fresh cilantro, more to taste 1 t red wine vinegar […]
Eggplant Caponata
Eggplant Caponata 1 small globe eggplant, 3 T red wine vinegar cut in ½ inch dice (about a pound) ½ t dried oregano 3 T olive oil […]
Refrigerator Tomato Jam
Refrigerator Tomato Jam 1½ lb fresh tomatoes, or 28 oz good quality canned tomatoes 1 inch small piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped, about 1½ t 1 or 2 jalapenos, chopped ¼ c fish sauce 2 cloves garlic, […]