Ripe Tomatoes and summer hasn't even started yet!

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[@sherylhypes6290]

When Kevin whipped out that salt shaker it brought back sweet memories. My late husband would keep a salt shaker in his glove compartment and in his tackle box. He would go fishing and hit up any roadside stand and eat. That man could eat tomatoes like no other. Kevin, you sure put a smile and a giggle on this old lady's face. I agree that there's nothing like eating a fresh tomato off the vine. Yum!

[@user-bo1rj2xu2s]

Yum is right! Triggering sweet memories is one of the many things I love about this channel. Enjoy your memories, Sheryl!

[@junewrogg6137]

I love how excited Kevin gets about tomatoes!!!! ME TOO!!!!!!! Everything is so beautiful!!!!!

[@k.p.1139]

Thanks for the tour, update and encouragement! 😊 Watching these huge gardeners bring in the produce, and preserve, admittedly, I felt a little jealous! But, the LORD 😊 He showed me a different way of seeing things. My garden is small, and I don't get bushels of anything- yet. As I was picking my little strainer of tomatoes, a few days ago, I had the thought of weighing them, which is something I hadn't done- well because it's just a little bit. So, I weighed them. Then I wondered what would these have cost me, had I purchased them from the local grocer? I only grow heirlooms, and our store sells heirlooms. WAIT, that little bit would have been SIXTY FOUR dollars? That is when I realized, I had not been paying any attention, to anything. I would have dropped 64 bucks over the course of a couple of weeks, and not thought hard about it, because, we needed tomatoes. I have since got about 14 EXTRA half pints, for another day. So, it's true, "Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand.” 😊

[@lisagrafton2529]

You need to put up a sign at the end of your driveway, and sell those tomatoes! $64 for very minimal work? You could make $$$ on that, with just a few more plants! Even better, if you live near a big city with nice restaurants! Charge them double!!

[@teresadasilva8773]

Some people are mind blowingly arrogant.trying to tell you what to do in your own garden, sorry that you have to deal with them

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Altho some simple suggestions. We can all learn new things. Trying new things makes us better gardeners. God bless

[@sharonloomis5264]

​@@thomasdesmond2248 It is fun sharing ideas.

[@mindycollier9087]

​@@sharonloomis5264 but there's a difference between sharing ideas and straight out telling someone how to do things!!

[@thomasdesmond2248]

@@mindycollier9087 I completely agree. We made st be careful how we word things. God bless

[@mjgbabydragonlet]

My Daddy went outside with his salt shaker to pick tomatoes. I planted them just for him. After he died in 2000, it was years before I could grow tomatoes again. I now plant them with joy in my heart. I remember his smile as he relished those tomatoes. I do not like raw tomatoes, but I do like knowing how my food is grown. I will get overwhelmed soon, as the fruit is getting closer to harvest. I make a ton of red salsa and salsa verde, canned tomatoes... (you know, all the things) I am already roasting my peppers and freezing them for when the tomatoes and tomatillos start coming inside. Even did a batch or cowboy candy because the Hot Wax and Early Jalapeno are insanely productive! I can not wait to taste a Sugar Rush Peach (this is my third year trying to grow them, first year I was able to get any germination). I have 6 Sugar Rush Peach plants thriving in the garden.

[@lynnclark4208]

I live in Southern Ohio, and I pulled last week first red tomato. Yay! When I was growing up, mom told we girls to go to the garden and pick two tomatoes each. She met us on the front porch with the salt shaker. 😊 We had tomato juice running to our elbows. After I was married, I would find my husband sitting on the edge of the garden with a salt shaker in hand eating cherry tomatoes. Good memories.

[@TFDchief-fk2sc]

@Kevin We are growing Spoon Tomatoes and they are about the size of an English Pea. They grow in a cluster like yours, but are much smaller. They proclaimed to be the world’s smallest tomato. 10 fit in a spoon. But we ordered from a seed company; possibly Baker Creek or Hoss. If I find the receipt I’ll let you know for sure. Your garden is looking great! Also, our favorite paste tomato is Hungarian Heart. They are huge and produce a great harvest. Blessings!

[@colliecoform6238]

I liked Hungarian Heart also. They were great. Hoping they do as well this year.

[@vickiblizzard1001]

I've grown both spoon tomatoes and currant tomatoes - I'm not sure what the difference is, maybe just a different name from a different seed company. They were both tiny - definitely blueberry size. They weren't my favorite for flavor, but they're definitely tiny and they were fun to watch grow. I had volunteers for years afterward from them. The plants were feral and took over everything - lol!

[@Tzippy323]

I live in New York City. I started my tomato seeds from those I saved from last year in January in my living room. I put them out in early May. I already have tomatoes - not ripe - but they are there! So fulfilling!

[@lindaww2425]

I just love to watch your videos ! I have been watching you for several years now and am homesteading thru you vicariously as I am not able to do this myself. My grandparents were farmers and my Mom always had a garden. You both are a breath of fresh air and a great example of God's love for us. Thank you for all you do as I do know that it is a lot of work. Hugs to you both !

[@lancebailey683]

It’s great to see the greenhouse container veggies doing so well, so early in the year.

[@frenchysandi]

Oh my gosh, ripe tomatoes makes my mouth water! Thanks for sharing your garden successes.

[@janemay8721]

Your tomatoes are beautiful! Everything looks great in your greenhouse! Your hard work is paying off! Thank you for sharing.

[@anneo3754]

WOW! Everything is looking fantastic. Basil is one of my favorite herbs to grow and eat. You're going to have so many tomatoes and peppers all coming at the same time it's good you have the freeze dryer to help with preserving them. 😊

[@Beaguins]

This is the kind of video I watch again during our long, five-month winter. It's just so wonderful to see all that green and all that fresh food!

[@sherryw-ponyluv-er2394]

I am impressed at the miracles of gardening. You plant tiny seeds and these vigorous plants come on, then the harvest. Magical. I am really impressed with your beautiful plants! Great job!

[@RobertJones-ey9qz]

Years ago, one of my daughters brought home a Dixie cup from scouts and said she had planted something in it but didn't remember what. I gave it a little drink and set it in a south window. There it was pretty much forgotten. A couple weeks or so later I noticed it and gave it another little drink, and then forgot about it again. (Still not sure what it was) After another few weeks I was sure it was a tomato plant. It was only about four inches tall, but loaded with bloom. Now it had my attention. I watched as it put tiny tomatoes on and they ripened. As I harvested them, I would measure them with a dial caliper, write it on a piece of paper and take a picture of it. (I wish I still had those pictures) Those tomatoes were so small, I actually fit 15 on a teaspoon in a single layer. I wanted to get hold of Guinness but had no idea how. Back then, not everyone had a computer like now days. When we ate them, they tasted like regular tomatoes, just not much of one.

[@amsohn1]

Woohoo, the salt shaker is coming out!! That's how we roll as well... Thank you for encouraging us and putting up with other ignorant comments!! Blessings ❤

[@donnadelong2781]

Where and how we grow can be so different depending on where we live, I had a small farm and grew peppers in my garden they grew so well I gave them away by the big bags full, my tomatoes on the hand didn't grow well, I moved a 1/4 a mile away and here my peppers don't do well, my tomatoes really love it here and I give away bags of tomatoes to friends and family such a short distance and such a big difference. So my take on this you know your land and your plants don't worry about what others say, plus you probably grow more than any of us, I am 68 and have had my own garden for over 30 years and I am still learning, I grew up on a farm and we raised and canned our own food on my own it is totally different.

[@juliehillman9662]

I grew a super small tomato last year called micro tom tomato from seeds that my daughter gave me as a gift. The seeds came from a catalog called Totally Tomatoes. The plants were only 6 inches or so tall and the tomatoes were maybe a third to a half the size of a grape. The plants I put in the garden were quickly overgrown by the other tomatoes. I left one indoors which produced tomatoes for a couple of months. The taste was ok, but definitely a novelty.

[@jeannamcgregor9967]

Wow, I'm jealous! We had a very cool spring in CA and my Ajvarski's (planted in late January!) are only a foot tall.

[@centraltexashomestead-mike4956]

Hey Kevin I have my salt shaker in hand every time we are out in our garden. Nothing better than a fresh ripe tomato. Yawls garden is looking amazing!! God bless.

[@tasteofheavenhomestead8553]

I thought the Juliet variety had been stabilized??? Your greenhouse growing is phenominal!! I admit I'm a little jealous that you're getting some harvest alrrady!! And, I'm in the south!!

[@menow7851]

Thanks for the great tour. Impressive results with that greenhouse. God has provided from tiny seed, but you now reap what you sow.....because you watered and loved them. Nurturing spirits do well in this world and gardens.

[@EA28RN]

Your plants look beautiful. Out of the few people I watch your plants always look the best. My plants grow and I get a good harvest, but yours are way better!

[@csnanny1882]

Boy, when I clicked on to your video this morning I thought you were showing us a video from another year. But was I surprised to know that this is actually this year. Those tomatoes are just unbelievable. So nice, and so are the peppers. I am happy for you guys. And I want to say you are a beautiful couple. God bless you and your family. ❤Shame on you, eating that tomato in front of us who loves them. Lol

[@user-bo1rj2xu2s]

Oh my gosh, Kevin, I love your tee shirt!!! You crack me up.

[@tinav4755]

Just beautiful, My Prayer is your garden continues to give you abundance vegetables threw out the growing season. Take care and God's Blessings

[@elainebuchka6533]

Everything looks SO Yummy & Nice!! Happy Gardening Kevin & Sarah !! GOD BLESS & TAKE CARE!

[@missouribroad978]

Wow! Your plants look amazing! I made the HUGE mistake of not hardening off my plants, started from seed, long enough. I’ve replaced most of the tomatoes and peppers. Lesson learned the hard way!

[@angelaengler2387]

I’m so jealous!!! How wonderful to have fresh produce so early in the season! Great job you guys😀

[@sherrylingenfelter8991]

Everything looks amazing!

[@WeeLee64]

Wow wow wow! Everything looks gorgeous! I'm green with envy (pun intended). 😝

[@Cindyfromaz]

I’m very happy for your great harvest. Those tomatoes made my mouth water!

[@mikepavelock596]

Just amazing! Appears you’ll be blessed with a bountiful harvest!

[@NancyfromCanada]

Wow, awesome looking tomatoes and peppers amazing with a greenhouse! Every thing looks great! Good job! Nancy from Canada

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

This is awesome guys I wish others would go this route. These high tunnels are well worth their money. Much healthier food in my opinion.

[@cookim8364]

Oh how awesome 👏🏽 looks amazing and beautiful and tasty!!!great job! Love 💕 to see how fruitful and bountiful pay off for your hard work!!! Enjoy! Well earned

[@terridunning5439]

Kevin, you can bag up some of those diseased tomato leaves and take them to the local cooperative extension office. Ours sends the samples out for tests for a very nominal fee. I like doing that because then I know for sure and also I can add to my garden knowledge. Cooperative agents are the best. Just a thought. The rest of the greenhouse garden looks so good! I'm really interested in following along with the container sized okra. I'm not exactly a tall person and I'm tired of getting out the stepladder to harvest the tops of the okra LOL! I don't mind with the tomatoes, but well okra is not as good as tomatoes. Happy gardening!

[@healthandwellness1707]

So loved the fact that u said ..."we have been blessed...". Don't hear that much anymore, realizing who good things come from.

[@ruthhilsdorf3210]

Living in the city I can’t garden at all, wish I could. But I love watching. It’s my substitute. I also have memories from many years ago of my mother buying fresh green beans at the grocery store just about every week. I was still too young to go to school and would ride in the cart. She would pick out one green bean from the paper bag full that she was buying and give it to me to eat while she finished shopping. To this day a fresh green bean brings back that memory.

[@BruceS42]

Big, bushy basil plants...pesto...About 1985 or so, my wife decided to try "globe basil". She's always done well with plants, but that globe basil produced like no basil we'd seen before. She had to find a use for it. That's when we discovered the wonders of pesto. Homegrown basil and garlic, good olive oil and butter, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and salt (am I forgetting something?), and it became my new favorite pasta sauce. Now we're living mobile, and not growing anything, but one of the things we look forward to when we settle down again is having gardens. Some things are just never as good at a store, seldom even at a farmer's market, and that sense of accomplishment from growing your own food is unbeatable. But for now, mobility is great, so we pay the price of lesser produce.

[@creativerita]

I look forward to your videos every week. I have started using the woven weed fabric after I saw what you were able to do with yours. I’m too old to be out weeding anymore. So THANK YOU THANK YOU

[@kathyhoot7277]

I'm growing Jets Stars this year after watching you guys. They are growing faster than my other varieties. Thanks for telling me the peppers like neighbors. The greenhouse looks fantastic!

[@darlenepreston525]

Those cherry tomatoes are a thing of beauty !!! 🍅 🍅🙏👍🌻

[@babbsd7235]

Your green thumbs are amazing. The greenhouse plants look amazing.

[@dinacasey7034]

I decided to grow tiny tomatoes for the first time this year in my Green Stalk planter. The seed package of mine were called "Spoon Tomato" Mine aren't ripe yet, so I can't say how they taste. So far, they are TINY 😂

[@kathymills795]

For your sugar rush peach hot peppers, Becky from Acre homestead made peach hot sauce with hers. She inspired me to grow some this year. I love your videos. Blessings to you both.

[@marysidle5132]

Everything looks just amazing!! How blessed! Looking forward to the next garden tour! GOD bless

[@MommaOG]

Kevin I would definitely pull that tomato! Ty you guys for the tour. I think I would grow everything in the greenhouse it seems so much easier. Y'all have a great day🙂💐

[@lispottable]

Wow. It is amazing you already have tomatoes. Your greenhouse looks gorgeous!

[@libbyminchin3163]

I love this time of year when fruits start to ripen in the garden.

[@Elsa-it9ct]

Your greenhouse is looking spectacular! I can not wait to bite into a homegrown tomato! Your garden is your own!

[@adelacoburn1396]

😃Wow❣ What an abundance and a blessing of fresh veggies . I pray it continues, God bless 🤍🤍

[@tinaschantz5000]

I finally found a contact for some of those mineral tubs, I can’t wait to get more of my garden going.

[@maryellis8804]

I love watching your channel. Your smile, and positive attitude really help me with my day. ❤

[@amandamarohl9034]

WOW!! Your greenhouse really exploded! Everything looks fantastic, great work guys!

[@MisterTee2010]

Nothing better than anything picked fresh and eaten right off the plant. Great video. Thank you for sharing. Love and God Bless 🤗😘💖🙏

[@bev111]

I gotta say I love Kevin's t-shirts. The greenhouse looks fantastic - thanks for sharing it with us.

[@wendyplatts7986]

I grow squash of all kinds in a pot and tomato cage I prune heavily and train leaves and stalk straight up. Very compact heavy production. Sometimes 10-15 per plant at one time

[@richsellskc]

Love you guys and family. I recently shared this with my kids ..."Let your light shine....use words if you need to". "There is a flow to th future so remember, Sorrow looks back. Worry looks all around. But, hope looks up! Thanks for your smiles. Don't quit and to heal yourself, include God's plan, grace and prayer, fasting. Please add lots of pure H2O and an incredibly natural food diet which will eliminate inflammation. Got it? Remember, your grand kids need you down the road. They love to be chased around the yard!

[@schammond8993]

We live in NW Georgia. I've really been paying attention to your weather. It has been very similar to ours. Now I'm really trying to convince my husband that a high tunnel would help us a lot. I made an arch out of cattle panels and covered it with a 40% shade cloth and what a difference in our tomatoes and peppers. He's coming along. lol Thanks for these great videos.

[@chris3m98]

S.C. Hammond, I had a teacher in 7th grade tell me the following words "You can lead a horse to water but you can't make them drink" Keep leading your husband. ☺

[@menow7851]

Maybe give him watermelon and strawberry plants. It might motivate him. Remind him of these words...."Happy wife, happy life." 😍

[@Dianatorres6990]

Here in South Texas,its been so hot my tomatoes are ready to be pulled. I think i can replant. We have had temps in the 95- 100+. Hot ,hot hot . Thanks for sharing your great info and tips.🙏👍

[@rmartinie]

Wow 😮 Wow 😊 Wow 😳 Absolutely incredible!!!!! I gotta get a high tunnel/greenhouse 👍🏻 You guys are SO BLESSED 🙏🏻 I’m very happy for you both!! 😃

[@jo-annjewett198]

Here in south Texas our tomatoes are done. Days in 90’s no nights in the 80’s. I have left my Sungold and get about one a day.

[@katwhite957]

The smallest tomatoes I’ve grown are currant tomatoes I got from MIgardner. I was really impressed with the production and they were berry sized. My favorite tomato.

[@paulinehart1479]

You do you. If it works keep going with it. It’s your garden and greenhouse.

[@DancingFreeInJesus]

😂”look at this bean”😂🤣only a garden lover can relate to such excitement over a bean❤️👌🏼

[@kellydeweese3394]

Thank you for sharing your all's videos. The videos are very helpful and motivated. I beginning to start homesteading and I'm looking forward to the Ozarks' homesteading expo and meeting you all and learning more in homesteading.

[@sw9495]

Beautiful Grrenhouse Garden . I Enjoy your videos, learning from you both . Have a wonderful week 🌻

[@nrgltwrkr2225]

Wow! What a bumper crop you two are having already! So exciting to watch. I have greenhouse envy! LOL. Enjoy!

[@stephanieg5195]

I grew the spoon tomatoes last year, and they were absolutely delicious and the size of blueberries. The only problem was is that they took over the whole tomato area that I was growing!

[@ThePbially]

U guys are my heros❤ I learn so much

[@KayNolte]

This was wonderful. We have had weeks of intense heat and wind and drought. Tough times. It is so nice to see your beautiful growth...

[@scentsbyemebathbody3161]

Great looking plants ! I use those exact clips for my tomatoes and they did a great job … such a good video on all your hard work so far . 😋😋

[@missiechako5917]

Absolutely pepper's LOVE to hold hands!❤

[@peelmeone]

Those pepper leaves are commonly eaten cooked like spinach in many Asian countries. They are quite good. It looks like those beautiful plants would not be harmed by harvesting a few leaves.

[@clairenason4869]

I'm so jealous. I love love love tomatoes fresh from the garden.

[@kaybusby7507]

The greenhouse is amazing and your harvest is starting off to a good start. Love how you share your advice and knowledge to help others. God's blessings

[@suezqcamacho]

Just wow it's a jungle! A few more months and ur gonna b rolling in fresh produce! So happy to c ur doing so well

[@SamSung-ww3rp]

Please stop criticizing them! They research, use past experiences and do the best they can. No one is perfect but as you can see they put forth their best effort. I learn something from them all the time.

[@meeshe4992]

Kevin, I am so jealous! We still have another month or two before our tomatoes are ready for me to sit in the middle of them with a bucket of water and a salt shaker. 🍅🧂😋

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Thank you Kevin and Sara love you guys so much. You're awesome. God bless

[@kvacka]

Bull heart tomatoe from a subscriber?? They must like you VERY MUCH! :) Those are the most appreciated tomatoes in my country (I'm from central Europe). They are late tomatoes, but (IMHO) the most deliciois of them all! I am so happy you get to taste and enjoy them too!

[@donnajoyner1474]

Kevin, I saw a variety of tomato on Baker Creek called "spoon". It was exactly what you said, several tiny ripe tomatoes (probably at least 8-10) in a tablespoon. So teeny tiny!

[@markcreatives8375]

I love the message on your t-shirt. Being bold for Jesus in all we do❤

[@donnaingle391]

Awesome greenhouse!

[@sandraleishman878]

Wow! That is an amazing harvest already! Wow again! Love your videos!

[@patsyrhodes6342]

I love watching them!!! I’ve learned a lot from them both and I love them!!!!

[@guntaweiland3428]

Talk about overachievers! Those tomatoes are amazing. I’m craving them an cucumbers! Thanks for taking us along.

[@dawnpelz8570]

We grew Tess's Land Race Currant tomatoes from MIGardener last year. They were about the size of a blue berry and the long clusters had at least 40 and up to 70 or so on them. They were my first plants to start getting disease and I didn't much care for the flavor and texture, so we left a lot behind. Thus we have many volunteers coming up where they were planted last year. I tried 15 varieties last year and Dr, Wyche's yellow, Kellog's Breakfast, Rose (our favorite) and the never going to not grow it Amish Paste are back this year. I'm trying a couple hybrid beefsteaks, one called Cushion Beefsteak and another called Beefmaster this year. I'm also doing four Large Red Cherry based on Kevin's recommendation. I'm in central WI so we're a couple months away from needing a salt shaker out there. It was 40* here on Mon morning. They're all about 2' tall now and I just put the first clips on today. Just about everything I know about canning I learned from Sarah over the last few years. One of my favorite channels.

[@justinoffutt]

Plants look incredible! We did just 4 tomatoes in our GH this year and we're getting some golden nugget cherries right now. A couple other varieties coming soon. ( Manitoba, Earl doll, And homestead). Just about an hour from you all. I think I need to start a little earlier next year

[@dorothyallen3614]

Great job family, the green house is beautiful and abounding in nutrition ❤. Loved your tomato eating time 😂. Congratulations on early harvesting from your green house 😅

[@rebecca5832]

My garden has already produced so much and earlier than I expected! The last two years I lost most of my garden due to the heat, but this year we've had so much rain between March and June and then temps have stayed between 70-87 degrees; perfect for a greenhouse effect but outside and has helped to speed up the growing season.

[@Davidg1t1]

Your gardens are amazing!!! Thank you for sharing your experience and techniques in beautiful harvest!!!

[@bryanlloyd1099]

All of your tomatoe plants look awesome! 🍅

[@lisapack4906]

I'm not sure if you will see this comment or not, but I wanted to let you know that Baker Creek has spoon tomato seeds that are the size of a pea. We have grown them for 2 years now. A fun novelty!

[@stanleygallman7800]

Hello 👋 Kevin and Sarah it's great to see you and that you are doing well. It's wonderful also to see how well the greenhouse plants are doing producing an abundance of food. Hope that everything continues to go well 🙏

[@dutchgram3799]

Everything does look great. We are in Michigan so we are farther behind you. I have tried all of my life to love tomatoes but I still do NOT. I'm envious of anyone just biting in to one because they look so good. I do grow them and make many things with them. Happy gardening!

[@marycountry]

You guys Rock the homesteading and gardening, absolutely amazing how productive you guys are. Carry on and God Bless 🙏❤️

[@JeanneKinland]

Looks like you guys are doing something right. Congratulations.