DISPATCHES FROM THE FARM

Sunday Herald Sun Heirloom Tomato Feature

Monday, January 18, 2010

Brrr...we've gone from near 40 deg. C a couple of days ago to 17 or so deg the last couple days with much wind and a few showers! It's a crazy place we live in 'round these parts :). I just heard it's been snowing in the Vic Alps overnight, which helps explain why it feels to chilly today. The vegie plants don't what to make of these extremes sometimes.Hopefully the ground is remaining warm enough for the development of the tomatoes.

Yesterday we got a wee mention in Melbourne's Sunday Herald Sun "Sunday Food" section where Wendy Hargreaves wrote a small feature on heirloom tomatoes, accompanied by a yummy recipe from acclaimed chef Guy Grossi.

Actually, the tomatoes are more than 2 weeks away from being ready to harvest.

A striped Roman with a way to go yet...

We anticipate some to be ready in about 4 weeks time - so approx. mid February, then increasing in numbers and variety from there.

Some of last year's crop...Green Zebras, Black Russians & Tigerellas

You'll definitely be able to purchase them at all our farmers' market stalls (Daylesford & Melbourne).

Last Friday I snapped these gorgeous pics. of my two favourite boys harvesting sunflowers for market...

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