Even though our Spring appears to have come early, there is still a chance here in Oregon for frost. There is also a pretty high probability that we'll have some more rain before the weather dries up. Both of these things can be dangerous to new tomato plants, but we have a solution!
A question that comes up often with our customers, is "What is the difference between Heirloom, Hybrid and GMO plants?" CLICK HERE for an excellent break down of what the differences are. In a very VERY simple nutshell, Heirloom and Hybrid plants can happen without human help. GMO cannot. What do we at Commonwealth recommend? Perhaps the better question would be which would we AVOID. That answer is GMO. If you are interested in avoiding GMO, we have the plants for you! If you would like to take that a step further, you can read THIS ARTICLE about seed names that have been sold to Monsanto and other biotech companies that invest in GMO science in our food and plants.
So what tomato varieties do you plant? One of our favorites is the ACE. It's a prolific, flavorful tomato that consistently out does it's competition in flavor AND production. It's a great all around tomato for fresh eating, canning and sauces. We've also found that for people with less sunny area for tomatoes, or those getting a late start on planting, planting smaller tomato varieties like cherries or Romas can make the difference in whether or not they get ripe tomatoes. Sun Gold tomatoes make a GREAT cherry addition to any garden. Come on in! Talk to Granny Organic and her helpers about what tomatoes will be the best fit for YOU!
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