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Back in 1990 my dad came back to his birth and homeplace to take care of his ailing sister and ageing mother. Though the heart break and turmoil he was able to fine peace and solace in the old garden out back that once grew the vegetables of his youth. He remembered a tomato his mother used to grow "The Sioux" and set out to re-create the flavor he remembered so clearly. To his surprise he had a difficult time finding this Sioux tomato seed. The quest for this one type of tomato became his mission and what we lovingly refer to his out of control "hobby". For 15 years now Dad has been preserving and selling over 70 types of heirloom tomato plants and yes, this does include the Sioux tomato. He has even created some new varieties that will just knock your socks off like the Yellow 1884 Pink Heart and the Royal Hillbilly. His passion has expanded to unique pepper plants, eggplant and heritage flowers. All open pollinated. He has created quite a name for himself and I, his daughter have benefited greatly from his undying passion of these old time varieties.Sadly in the fall of 2006 dad was diagnosed with Cancer, its been a difficult process and we've both tried to keep our chins up. Through this tough time I have taken the torch and am continuing the Tomato Man's tradition. Dad has been real happy I have taken such an interest and passion in his work and he's still good at giving his two cents. We both hope you will come to love these old time tomatoes as we do. Please visit us during the month of April and May. We're never short of advise and gardening tips and will help you find the plants that best fit your needs.Sincerely,
Lisa Merrell
The Tomato Man's Daughter
Darrell Merrell and Lisa Merrell
The Tomato Man and Daughter
Spring 2009
Open for early birds
April 11-14,2009
Official Opening Day
Wed. April 15-May 30 2009
Fall 2009
July 16- August 8,2009
Thursday, Friday, Sat.
Plants only for sale, no fruit!
The Tomato Man's
Daughter
"A Growing Tradition"
We will re-open July 16th for our Fall 2009 heirloom tomato plant sales! Open only Thursday, Friday and Saturdays 9am-6pm. Since I am on my own now our hours will be limited so that I have time work our seed saving gardens.
I have selected around 15 varieties that I know from personal experience do well for the fall planting months: Carbon, Cherokee Purple, Grandma Suzy's Beefsteak, Radiator Charlie's Mortgage Lifter, The 1884 Tomato, Sioux, Aunt Ruby's German Green, Persimmon, Sojourner,Break O'Day, Black Cherry & Hawaiian Cherry. (Plus a few others)
Yes, it is true that we have 2 chances a year in Oklahoma to raise home grown tomatoes. Get your fresh and eager plants in the ground late July and you won't believe the harvest you can get. The last 2 seasons my fall crop has been 3 times more productive than spring.
Love and appreciation to all!!!
Lisa Merrell, TMD
The Old Home Place Farm
2208 W. 81st St
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74132
918-446-7522
6/10 mile west of Hwy 75
South (near Jenks, OK)
Cash/Check only!!
$3/plant
tomatomansdaughter@gmail.com
