Welcome
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
We are now closed til 2010
Plants only for sale, no fruit!
The Tomato Man's
Daughter
"A Growing Tradition"
Wed. October 21, 2009
Wow, this weather is wacky, but what can we expect...it is Oklahoma! For those of you that still have plants in the ground or put them in for fall planting now is the time to watch the weather. This cold front is bringing nighttime temps down into the low 40's and upper 30's. I am going to protect my plants from a possible frost.
What to do: I am covering mine with old sheets to keep a light frost off of the plants.
You can also turn on a sprinkler or mist the plants at dawn before the sun rises. The plants usually get nipped right before the sun comes up. If you can get the frost off of the plant with water before the warm sun hits them you can usually prevent the damage. This is what Dad did when all of our flats are outside during early spring. There are just way too many to carry in and out of the greenhouses so we get up at 4:30 and start misting by hand until about 8am. It works!
Don't give up yet, who knows, we could have a record warm November.
Tomato Revolution!
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
Darrell Merrell, The Tomato Man, offering Fall Garden
Heirloom Tomato Plants
Louse & Dan Merrell at the Old Home Place Farm Tulsa, OK. purchased in 1930.
