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These gardenias are not as trouble-free for me as all of my other types. Leaves are frequently yellow. They are not thriving like all the other plants. Fertiliser and water haven't worked thus far but any recommendations are greatly appreciated

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Well, this is now the fourth season with Good Impression, and predictably it has developed Spring sickness for the fourth time. Sadly I have decided to cull it and replace with another cultivar.

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Naturally occurs in southwest Unites States, its range covers parts of several states.

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When cooking with onions, note that - if you cut the base (root area) from the onion, soak in water for a day or two, it will reroot and can be planted into a pot (or soil), where it will regrow more onions.

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Not registered as a rebloomer, but consistently reblooms in my Zone 6 garden.

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The flavor is balanced between sweet and acid, very juicy, but a bit bland.
Weight is generally around 10-14oz.
Not disease prone in my garden. No BER.
Low production. Both seasons 5 or less fruit.
Late season producer.
-CElisabeth

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Salvia 'Mystic Spires Blue' is a dwarf form of Salvia 'Indigo Spires' (a hybrid between two large Mexican sages, Salvia longispicata and Salvia farinacea). Salvia 'Mystic Spires Blue', comes out of the Ball FloraPlant breeding program and is an irradiation induced sport of 'Indigo Spires'. The cultivar was selected in August 2003 by Scott Trees at a test facility in Arroyo Grande, Calif. This cultivar is more compact because of shorter internodes, and also has smaller leaves than Salvia 'Indigo Spires'.
It was originally registered for Plant Breeders Rights in Commonwealth countries and in the US Patent office as Salvia 'Balsalmisp' and received US Patent PP18,054 on September 18, 2007.
I once attended a presentation by Scott Trees on the origin of this cultivar.

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I grew these years ago, splitting a set of $$$$ plants from White Flower Farms with a friend. Absolutely loved the flavor and fragrance, unlike any other non-alpine strawberry. Very excited to get plants from Nourse Farms this spring at a much more reasonable price per plant (even with their shipping, which is on the high side if you're just getting a few items). They are pushing new growth and looking good! Can't wait for a crop. They're an everbearing variety, small to medium size berries, and they do make runners (good if you want to propagate more!).

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The flavor is both sweet and acid, higher on the sweet. Excellent flavor, a favorite of 2022.
Weight is generally around 8-12 oz. Size is quite variable.
Not disease prone in my garden. No BER.
Average production.
Solid mid season producer.
-CElisabeth

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The flavor is bland, not much acid or sweet.
Weight is generally around 6oz. I purchased this based on the description from the vendor that it will provide 2-3 pound fruit. The tomatoes were the size and shape of a large roma. Grew for 2 years.
Not disease prone in my garden. No BER.
Average to low production.
Late season tomato.
Meh - CElisabeth

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TOP FIVE Snacker tomato. A true delicious gem.
The flavor is balanced between sweet and acid, a bit higher on the sweet.
Weight is generally around 2oz.
Not disease prone in my garden. No BER. Ever.
High production. Prolific.
Solid mid season first ripening. Will keep you in fruit til frost.
This tomato is a LONG keeper. I have picked the last of them (at blush) in October and had viable fruit in early November, just sitting on the dining room table.
-CElisabeth

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The flavor is balanced between sweet and acid, but very mild, typical for a yellow tomato. Juicy!
Weight is generally around 6-10 oz.
Not disease prone in my garden. No BER.
Average production.
Mid to late season producer.
-CElisabeth

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Hands Down. No Contest, had me at hello when I first grew this variety in 2016. My favorite large tomato.
I garden in South Dakota, zone 5a.
The flavor is very sweet, with a touch of acid. Juicy, meaty, stunning on a plate.
Weight is generally around 12-14 oz.
Not disease prone in my garden. No BER. Not prone to excessive catfacing.
Average to low production. So I grow two plants.
Late season producer.
I grew about 50 varieties of tomato in 2022. Hillbilly is the ONLY variety the squirrels went after. They know a delicious juicy mater when they see one.
-CElisabeth

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I garden in South Dakota, zone 5a.
The flavor is balanced between sweet and acid, a bit higher on the sweet. Good flavor for size. Juicy.
Weight is generally around 1oz. Consistent small roma shape.
Not disease prone in my garden. No BER.
Average to high production for a grape tomato.
Solid mid to late season producer, typical of the Tiger series.
-CElisabeth

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I garden in South Dakota, zone 5a.
The flavor is balanced between sweet and acid, a bit higher on the sweet. Typical good flavor for size.
Weight is generally around 1-2 oz. Consistent small roma shape.
Not disease prone in my garden. No BER.
Average production for a grape tomato.
Solid mid season producer.
-CElisabeth

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I garden in South Dakota, zone 5a.
The flavor is balanced between sweet and acid, a bit higher on the sweet.
Weight is generally around an ounce.
Not disease prone in my garden. Healthy!
Prolific, and one of the earlier varieties to ripen.
Produced early through mid-to-late season.


Rated good in my yearly taste tests.

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I garden in South Dakota, zone 5a. This tomato is exceptionally early in my garden, always the first large tomato. It is always the largest as well. That said, I no longer grow it as the flavor is very bland to my palate. If this tomato had flavor, it would be a must grow every year. Always got clusters of large fruit a pound or more. Very heathy plant, never gave me a moment of worry. No BER.

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Aunt Ruby's German Green is a top five large tomato variety for me. The flavor is balanced, yet sweet and mild. The best version of the ripe green tomato varieties. As with many heirlooms, there may be a small amount of cat-facing, yet never excessive. Weight is generally around a pound. Not disease prone in my garden. Also not the most prolific, but still a good harvest for a larger heirloom variety. A mid to late season producer.

Rated very high in my yearly taste tests.

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Looks like a beautiful stellar form. I will be interested in comparing to Leggs that I'm growing, in form and size.

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Branched, spiny cactus tree from South America to over 30 feet tall (in old age). 20-30 ribs, 50-100 unequal spines. White to pinkish white flowers; hairy, dark green, edible fruit. Slow growing, long lived, drought tolerant.

From Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. This subspecies is taller than the type Cardon Grande (Leucostele atacamensis subsp. atacamensis) (>30 feet vs. 20 feet) and much more likely to be branched.

About a dozen species formerly filed under Echinopsis and Trichocereus were recently moved to the genus Leucostele based on genetic evidence, but they will usually be found under the former names. This subspecies is often sold as Echinopsis or Trichocereus pasacana.

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