There is no tomato in the grocery store that tastes like a homegrown tomato. Tomatoes can be grown in a bucket or in the ground and even upside down. We grew most of our tomatoes from seed. We used two varieties, one called Al Kuffa and one called Beefsteak. We also bought one called Parker's wonder, and oh boy is it a wonder! The plant is probably close to 6 feet tall. We also bought two grape tomato plants. Our cages were not large enough for the heavy and gangly growth, so we had to stake them also. We have two rows of tomatoes with some flowers and eggplant and peppers growing in between some. I am very pleased withe the flowers. They are called Cosmos. They grew quickly and have lush green foliage and flame orange flowers in varying shades. They look absolutely gorgeous! Each of our plants has several tomatoes on it and we are just waiting for them to turn with our mouths watering. We have gotten maybe 30 grape tomatoes off already. They have been ripped from the ground completely twice from terrible winds and storms earlier this year. After the lightning went away we went out with a flashlight and put them all back in the ground the first time. Two days later it stormed again and they were ripped out again. This time we tied them all to stakes. I am amazed at their hardiness. We have covered their roots with a rich compost and applied fish emulsion twice. They seem to be doing quite well at the moment.
If you have a lot of tomatoes, here in the South we enjoy fried green tomatoes.
Slice a few green tomatoes. Dredge them in beaten egg mixed with a little milk and then in cornmeal (you can also use flour or or a flour and cornmeal mixture) seasoned with salt and pepper. Fry them over medium high heat until golden brown, turning often. Serve with homemade ranch dressing or prepared horseradish sauce.
A Southern delicacy!
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