53 Types of Tomatoes

The tomatoes are sprouting. More planted today.
Many of my original seeds came from Seed Savers Exchange.
Here are the 53 varieties as promised:

1. Ananas Noire
2. Yellow Pear
3. Sungold Cherry
4. Djena Lee's Golden Girl
5. Cox Family (Floyd Va) Big Yellow German
6. Dowdy family Purple(Christiansburg Va)
7. Amish Paste
8. Light Yellow Tomatoe from Kroger?a Brandywine
9. Duncan Family Big Pink German (PA to WVA to VA)
10. The Irene Gallimore- Riner Va
11. Cherokee Purple
12. Brown Cherry
13. Purple Prussian
14. Duncan Family yellow -red
15. Violet Jasper
16. Greengrape
17. Moonglow
18. Chocolate Cherry
19. Italian Ice
20. Opalka Paste
21. Best Tasting- East Mont Tomato Fest 2008
22. Large Yellow- EMTF 2008
23. BIggest-EMTF 2009
24. Giant Oxheart
25. Mr Stripey
26. Gold Medal
27. Garden Peach
28. Hard Rock
29. Mortgage Lifter
30. Manalucie
31. German Johnson Pink
32. German Green
33. Arkansas Traveller
34. Jubilee
35. Beefsteak
36. Pale Yellow EMTF-2008
37. Pink Farmer's Market- Salem VA
38. Rosa Berne
39. Tangerine
40. Early Big Red
41. Speckled Roman
42. Green Zebra
43. Red Zebra
44. Green Sausage
45. Giant Belgium
46. Sweetie
47. Red Fig
48. Cherry Roma
49. Hartman's Gooseberrry
50. Japanese Black Trifle
51. Black Seaman
52. Nyagous
53. Mama Leone

Can't Wait for Chochon!

Cochon 555 Poster

I was living in San Francisco when I first heard of Chochon 555.  A mythical event of epic proportion - it brought together 5 chefs, 5 pigs, and 5 winemakers for a ridiculous feast and exciting competition.  I didn't make it and I've kicked myself ever since.

Fate, it turns out, is a foodie with a sympathetic heart.  Two years later I find myself on the other side of the country working at one of the farms that has been selected to compete in this year's event.  I don't know who the other farms are yet, but you can read more about the chefs and winemakers here.

I was lucky enough to meet two of the chefs - Tarver King and Bryan Voltaggio - when I was working as the General Manager for Local Roots, A Farm-to-Table Restaurant.  Both are great chefs and cool guys.  I can't wait to see what they come up with for Cochon!

When we find out who our chef is, we'll let you know.  In the meantime, we'll be focused on giving a lot of love to our Big Blacks - getting them ready for the big day.

Tomatoes Tomatoes Tomatoes

I know its hard to believe, but this year we have even more Tomato varieties to plant! I just got some Ananas Noire seeds in the mail today. I traded seeds last week at Meadowbrook in Shawsville and was gifted several varieties by a retired gardener that had been handed down through at least 4 generations of Southern families. Jeanna left me a note asking how many more tomatoes to plant this week. I am going to have so much fun making that list and leaving the seeds out for her. We will blog you that list soon!
Sarah

Garden Renovations Begin

As plants sprout in the greenhouse, we've begun to renovate our garden. We'll be repairing the deer fencing and turning over the soil. This will ensure that by the time our plants are mature enough to leave the greenhouse, we'll be ready for them in the garden.

We're working on a video tour of our garden-in-the-making, so stay tuned!

Sprouts in the Greenhouse

Last week planting started at Leaping Waters Farm. We now have sprouts! Inside out greenhouse it is a nice 65 degrees Fahrenheit which perfect for growing conditions. Already broccoli and arugula have made their appearance known and our asparagus is soon to follow. Today I am planting many items including okra, spinach, and eggplant.

Thank you for those whom have shown interest in our vegetable baskets. The growing interest is very exciting. There are still spaces in the program so let us know if you are interested!

Weekly Organic Vegetables - Join Our CSA!

Spring is just around the corner and it's time to garden! We've already started some of our seeds in the greenhouse and are looking forward to sharing our produce with you.

If you're interested in a weekly basket of organic vegetables, you can join our CSA. We offer large baskets that typically consist of eight or more items. They'll easily feed a family of four. Or you can choose a small basket that will have around six items.

You can order a basket at a time or sign up to receive a basket every week. We're featuring a discount for those who sign up for the entire season.

For more information, call me at 540-392-1988 or email me at info@leapingwatersfarm.com.