Mr. Stripey (p. 32) Stupice (p

Early Potato Leaf

This Czechoslovak variety is pronounced as stew-pii-sa. Bred by the Research and Plant Breeding Inst. of Vegetables at Olomouc, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic) in the 1950s. Stupice will be one of the first to produce ripe fruits in you garden. The plant stays on the short side (4-5 ft.). I usually just let mine sucker and then cut off the growing tips during the first week of August.

Midseason Regular Leaf

Taupo (pronounced “TOE-poe”) is a de-hybridized version of one of New Zealand’s favourite hybrid tomatoes. I received the seeds from a grower in New Zealand who de-hybridized this tomato to a near identical form in terms of plant habit, fruit size, colour and taste to the original hybrid. Taupo OP will produce round red tomatoes that weigh 3-6 oz (85- 170 g) that hang in clusters of 5 or more. In 2010, this tomato was the juiciest and sweetest one in my garden. If you are looking for a great medium red tomato then this should be your new standard.

Of course I would go to a restaurant that specialized in tomatoes whilst in Japan. From appetizers, beer, juice, Japanese spirits, appetizers, entrees, to dessert, every single dish contains tomatoes! Celeb de Tomato = Tomato heaven.