Let's Talk TOMATOES (All the varieties for my 2021 Garden)

Today, I'm chatting about the varieties of tomatoes I'm growing in 2021!
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[@minifarmwife6753]

We hope you really like "Grandma's Tomatoes". Those are my husbands great grandma's seeds and I'm sure she would be humbly excited that you will get to try them and hopefully love them as much as we do.

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

I'm so so excited to try it! Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@noahmeme2]

I would love to try them.

[@virgo8223]

I am a 73 yr old woman from Florida and several yrs ago I planted 136 tomato plants, I live alone but I love planting all different kinds of tomatoes. I enjoyed this video.

[@GreenGoddessCreative]

You ma’am are my hero

[@weirdheathersgarden]

Wow, I wish I had your garden, I’d literally eat tomatoes at every meal 😂

[@virgo8223]

@@GreenGoddessCreative I PLANTED THEM ALL IN 5 GAL BUCKETS, I COULDN'T MAKE MYSELF TO KILL ANY , SO I GREW THEM ALL AND CANNED THEM.

[@weirdheathersgarden]

@@virgo8223 That is awesome. Must’ve cost you a fortune in buckets and supports tho!!!

[@miamoorecomedy313]

You’re the only person I would listen to talk about tomatoes for 43 minutes lol

[@GreenGoddessCreative]

Lol when she said “seed budget”-guurrrllllll you know ain’t none of us sticking to a budget when it comes to seeds! 😂 #itsanaddiction

[@rachelgrinnell]

Truer words have never been spoken!

[@juliaallen1367]

Exactly! 😂

[@jodyweems2762]

I just don't get why 19 people gave this vlog a thumbs down...if you don't like listening to Jess's enthusiasm about multiple tomato varieties, why on earth are you watching it? Just move on!!! It's not complicated.

[@ashtanga2000]

This is like when your favorite band comes out with a whole bunch of new songs.

[@sueayres6139]

Right????

[@AplineSoul]

When Jess says “if I could only grow two varieties...” you go buy the two varieties ++++ 🙌🏻😅

[@mgottschalk66]

Yes! I grew Dr. Wyche's last year and loved them! I am adding Paul Robeson this year! :)

[@peacelovehomestead8361]

Yeah.....I didn’t buy that either! 😂😂😂

[@victoriahansen4028]

#facts. I grew both and the black beauty last year because she recommended them and they were all so delicious in different ways

[@jenniferlsanta]

Right?! I was so proud that I already had these two on my list for NEXT year.

[@ashstone5475]

Yes! Bought them last year and excited to finally grow them!

[@susannescholtes8588]

Geeky tomato people! Thank you for being my person! ♥️

[@ogadlogadl490]

🍅❤️🔥‼️👍🏼🤣

[@kaitlynbryantaylor8930]

🤣😂🤣 My fiance... who is half asleep... heard shes book signing on April 17th... he felt the need to tell me I am NOT allowed to miss our wedding to go get my book signed... The man knows me too well! Screw the 9 hr drive and my wedding, Jess is signing books!! 🤣😂

[@alexachen996]

Awe! ❤️ congrats! And also condolences on not being able to make it to get your book signed. Haha. Hope your wedding is amazing!

[@kimmieb8882]

My wedding is on the 17th, too!!!

[@michellerose6721]

You are meant to be! Kudos to the man who knows his lady! My husband is finally learning not to walk me by the seed display at the farm store lol.

[@hopeersek4136]

Ha ‘hunger is the best sauce’. I love it.

[@rockymountainkitchen7834]

That would make a good T-shirt!

[@Scarlet170909]

When you find a group of people that gets excited over the same or similar things you do, you have found your tribe. It's hard when you see people check out of a conversation when you are excited about something.

[@alicerossleon4313]

Jess, I just came in from my urban yard veggie garden. The wind gave me an idea you might consider.... Garden Flags with your art ... I don't wear anything that is readable, as my chest as a billboard isn't where I need attention. But I love your works of art, especially Grow the Gardener and Real food.... a triangular banner in the wind would tickle me! It would compliment the weather station on my wish list.

[@hopeersek4136]

Yes!!! I would love a flag for my garden. It would serve as inspiration when I’m out there!

[@diannamc367]

That's a great idea!

[@MrsYeee]

Great idea! I would totally buy them ❤

[@amandadavis4800]

Yes!!!!! Such a good idea!!!!

[@coriander7150]

Totally agreed with your chest billboard comment..that's why I prefer stickers and other merch 😅

[@meganabreu-pickettshe-her4413]

This is SO JESS to make a 45 minute video about this year's tomatoes. Hah! I love it.

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

💃🏻

[@angelad.8944]

Wasn't it great though. I spread it out over my whole afternoon, in between my chores. It's like having a sister chat with you or a friend come to visit. I just love it!

[@severenkoski856]

I appreciate you showing us photos of the tomatoes while you talked about them. This made it quite enjoyable and I wrote down plants to consider for next year. Well done! 🍅

[@zacharybowman8950]

I love it when she shows photos!! It makes them just a bit more intriguing :')

[@mackenzieholtog4866]

40+ min video just about tomatoes and I. Am. Here. For. It. 👏

[@charmainemrtnz]

I love you...."I'm wearing a white sweater and transplanting...." This is the kind of junk I do too!

[@dianamorris5327]

Whats wrong with wearing white. I wear white t shirts all summer, be neat you don't have to look like you have rolled in the mud.

[@anniewildmush1284]

@@dianamorris5327 lolll i look like i rolled in the mud and love it

[@dianacoronado4185]

I remember I wore a new dress and hand hoe and weeded a plot thinking I should really take this off... And countinue ripped weed and grass and wiping hand on the dress lol it was just a simple dress lol but it was second hand store.

[@ggstorm9777]

My overalls are 32 yrs old. Every stain and rip is a walk down memory lane...

[@amandar7719]

“Friends can try different varieties (cherry tomatoes) off the vine” gives me a great idea for a garden party! 🍅🧀🍔🫕🎉🎊🎈🍾🥳🎁🥂👨‍👩‍👧👨‍👧💃🕺🏼💃🕺🏼

[@Bethany_Sue]

I have watched you a few years now and every year I am watching your tomato videos and starts and wishing I was able to, but loved getting to share your joy in it! We are zone 3 in central Oregon. This year we have a high tunnel and my tomato starts are on track with yours this year! So the first year our garden joys can line up. 🙌💚 Jess you have definitely motivated me in many ways from seeing the Lord in all things, to dealing with the death of farm animals, to letting kids garden with you, to getting me to start my own garden and believe in the infinitely more God has in store! Thank you! We have a farm and have for years but it was just horses, chickens, and dogs. We never had a garden. So it’s been fun utilizing more and more space for gardening!

[@benitad2384]

"Hunger is the best sauce." Girl, you say the best things! So true!! You are so delightful,. I found you almost a year ago when I wanted to learn to grow tomatoes. Since then i never miss a video, I have fallen in love with your whole family!

[@rockymeadow7311]

Speaking to a dear friend today about gardening, she said people ask her why she does a garden when she has so much to do with her time. Her answer is the same answer most of us feel. " It gives me joy and relaxation form everything else that I do"

[@albertaboy74]

My wife and I have been watching your channel for quite a while now. We are from northern Alberta. We just wanted to say, thank you, your family always gives us a smile. Your enthusiasm putting seeds in soil, is how we feel. God bless and keep planting.

[@rebeccabeard2964]

I just rewatched her "how to grow the best tomatoes" video and realized there's going to be a large portion of the tomato gardening community all over the world pronouncing these terms with an Arkansan accent, lol. 😂❤ We love you, Jess!

[@stephanieflowers2783]

I’m saving this one so I can show it to my hubby!!!!! He dared to tell me that 14 varieties of tomatoes 🍅 was too many 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. I told him he could take that negativity elsewhere

[@nancye5484]

🤣

[@cexe2120]

Ha!! Mine did the same. I'm growing 30 varieties this year. My hubby finally learned it's useless to argue, and keeping him supplied with BLT's using garden maters and lettuce definitely helped. Happy Gardening!

[@dreyno64]

I added Heatmaster, Homestead, Marglobe Supreme: all for heat tol.

[@WheelerRanch]

Same, I have 18 varieties on tap, I think he asks just to find out which ones

[@Michelle.Robinette]

I do not have anyone in my “real” life that cares about gardening. So I will always geek out with you!!! 🤣 Even though we have never met in person, you are my garden bestie Jess 💕🌱 you really do validate my joy on an ongoing basis 💕💕💕

[@diannamc367]

🥰

[@nancye5484]

My bestie shakes her head when I talk about gardening and seeds. She thinks I have a problem. I have my R&R friends who understand

[@Michelle.Robinette]

@@nancye5484 yes! That is how my husband and daughter are. They are always saying you don’t need more plants or you don’t need more seeds. Lol, yes I do!!!

[@katiew8511]

When new gardeners ask me for advice, I always tell them to start with what they enjoy about gardening and lead with that. A colorful harvest is totally a valid strategy!

[@Jazzylish1]

Jess, I know you're faithful to brandywine but there is a variety known as brandywise from Fuition Seeds that is a brandywine with disease resistance to late blight, early blight, and septoria leaf spot. Check it out for your next years garden.

[@jenrothke3368]

We grew these last year (because my husband bought them by accident thinking they were brandywine!) They were solid producers. The flavor wasn't quite as nuanced as brandywine but they were delicious!

[@michelewhite1150]

I have fallen in love with all my volunteer tomatoes 🍅 as they taste even better because they just wanted to grow for me x

[@sharoncardenas5447]

Tommy Toes...that brings back memories! I live in Southeastern TN. I'm 60 now & my Mom & Papaw use to grow them ( zone 7b) in the 60's & 70's. Vert Tasty! Bless & love...always look forward to watching you & your family! Love, hugs & thanks!!!

[@sherim1510]

Joy, validation, beauty, flavour are rainbows of layered reasons. All of these would be sufficient on their own but these reasons feed ourselves, our families and your fellow geeks get you. No reasons required just grateful for you being here for us.

[@EljNorton]

Jess, your tomato talk is always one of the highlights of the coming growing season. All the best to you and your family.

[@debsenritchedrefuge603]

Jess~I'm sending you a package of Brads Atomic Grape🍅 From my order from Wild Boar Farms... It has become one of my favorite varieties from four yrs ago when a friend shared a tiny sickly single plant that I placed at the gate of my garden so it would get extra attention!! It thrived and made my whole summer in my garden feel it was worth it!!! Love you ❤️ Jess and what you stand for and being part of your community! 🙌🥰🌿🌱🍅

[@aussiegardener1773]

I LOVE tomatoes and have grown them where ever I have lived in my 60 years .... I could not survive without them

[@metalmartha2571]

LOL I was never a tomato fan... in fact I remember someone once offering me $10 to eat a tomato and I turned them down!Then I found this channel with a crazy tomato girl on it…Roots and Refuge! You started singing the praises of how awesome homegrown tomatoes tasted… I figured, well maybe that’s the reason why I didn’t like tomatoes?? That year I grew 2 varieties of tomatoes in my yard, Yellow pear and black krim . This year I am growing 41 varieties in my tiny city backyard LOL I sell starts every year now so that I can introduce everyone I know to new varieties. Thank you roots and refuge for turning me into a crazy tomato girl too!♥️🍅🥰

[@ninarines588]

I'm so excited!!! My little seeds are coming up!!! First time I've done this in my 55 years!!! I love tomatoes and now I'm hooked..thanks to you Jess!!! Thank you so much. I'm growing your favorite ones. Much love

[@michj7185]

I just love listening to a kindred spirit when it comes to gardening!! It is my passion and I love that it gives you joy also... the more colors and varieties of tomatoes the better!! I am starting my seeds this weekend in northern New York ! ❤️

[@jenniferchristiansen2040]

I love it when other people get tickled over tomatoes ad much as I do. I can relate to the sitting down when tasting something. This gives me great joy.

[@sueayres6139]

“It gives me so much joy.....and life is hard!!” So true! While i was raised by a mom that gardened extensively - Veg,fruit and flower - and i have dabbled thruout my life - now in my old age i am enjoying getting into this and LOVE it as my very favorite “hobby”. I SO appreciate what I have learned from you Jess and the inspiration you have provided.

[@bethanystallings1818]

Jess has earned the title of “Crazy Tomato Lady” 😂

[@mymountainlife0707]

Had a wonderful experience on the first day of spring! It was so beautiful and sunny and I saw two Robins flying around in the wet trees. I also heard the first chickadee cheeseburger🎵 song🎶! I haven't heard the chickadees sing all winter! And they choose to sing on the first day of spring. Isn't that wonderful. 🔆Spring is Here🔆

[@claireisacamel]

One hybrid I can’t live without each year is chocolate sprinkles. It’s like a cherry tomato version of a Paul Robeson, and it never stops producing. As per usual, loved hearing this year’s round up ❤️

[@heartsdreamshomestead8930]

Where do you order it

[@claireisacamel]

@@heartsdreamshomestead8930 there are several seed providers online, but in years when I forgot to reorder seed, Lowe’s and Home Depot always have them as seedlings!

[@heartsdreamshomestead8930]

@@claireisacamel oh I’ll have to check. I’ve never heard of that variety.

[@bookswithb2684]

I’m so excited to hear this! I grabbed a plant from HD just to try it out and I’ve been watching Jess’s tomato videos and drooling over Paul Robeson and sad that I might miss out this season because of timing (I have seeds in my cart rn, lol). So I’m even more stoked for these little babies to ripen!!

[@herbsandberries]

I watched this while planting my tomato seeds. It always makes me smile to look over and see the exact seeds Jess is mentioning

[@brisinspace]

a cherry tomato variety i recently discovered is “super sweet” and they are truly sweet. i purchased a transplant lass year from a local shop and i loved them so much i’m starting the seeds this year. i literally could not stop eating them

[@keishamurray2711]

Yes! It is so validating to find people who geek out over all the varieties and things like colorful egg baskets. My best friend/roommate thinks I am nuts. I show her a cool looking egg, and she just looks at me like I am nuts. She says an egg is an egg. Oh but she has no idea. My garage is full of plant starts right now, and she just shakes her head at me and says I went overboard. I love having a place to come and see other people get excited about things like this.

[@charliehoos9773]

Thank you 😊 I just planted more tomato seeds while you chatted. Today I gave away 22 newly potted house plants I rooted to make room for seedlings 🍅

[@michelleguelfi3460]

You have sparked such a passion for tomatoes in me over the last year and I am so excited to grow a rainbow of tomatoes for the first time!! Thank you my Tomato Goddess!!!

[@nancye5484]

Like “Miah is my bro” we need a sticker that says “Jess is my Tomato Goddess”

[@zacharybowman8950]

We need shirts with her face that say "The Tomato Goddess"

[@kiersting5005]

I’ve dreamed of having an heirloom tomato garden for years. This is the first year I get to plant a big variety and I’m giddy. I love all your tomato videos ❤️

[@luferrari6462]

"hunger is the best sauce" you're an endless source of great phrases 🤣

[@shirleyturlington2343]

I also am trying different varieties for plants this year, even though I don't have a lot of space, you give me so much encouragement seeing your enthusiasm, thank you. I am 74 years old and I love to garden. God bless

[@olyganize]

Tomato plants don’t mind to be planted 2 plants together that what I do and I get double crop production.

[@rainfalls2964]

Tomatoes. My entire week has been all about tomatoes 😄 🌱🍅

[@kristaadair2334]

❤️ first comment, I’ve been here for a couple years, though. I’m a novice gardener, but I just want to share some positive thoughts. Your love for tomato plants has truly inspired me and my baby garden. I’m so excited for my noodle beans because of you. Also, the bangs and kinky hair are so absolutely cute on you. 🌱🌻 thank you for YOUR positive influence in my life. Go get those dreams, girl.

[@greengoddessplantsandseeds]

I am also a geeky tomato person! My partner just shakes his head whenever I get excited over a new varieties that I haven't grown before. I do get such a feeling of joy and happiness from growing a wide variety of tomatoes. A simple pleasure for sure!

[@samanthajean237]

Jess you really put your heart into everything you do. A few blogs back when you were saving your goats, that episode really hit me. When you put as much love into everything you do sometimes when you lose something the pain and grief is equal to that. That’s you and I really felt you hurting ❤️ I do watch you like a TV show in fact I binge watch sometimes but you’re much more than that! I’m so excited your book has arrived. My very own very first gardening book! 2020 was pretty successful for what I did and I’m excited for 2021! Thank you ❤️

[@trishaprice3563]

I love that you love talking about the garden. I feel as though nobody around me wants to hear about my garden. This is just one of the reasons I love your channel. Thank you for your joy!

[@HomesteadHopeful]

I’m geeky excited that I’m growing a few of the same varieties! Variety in the garden absolutely fascinates me. I love beans the same way- all of the stories and beautiful varieties, I want to grow them all! Thanks for sharing!

[@LittleTexasHomestead]

I’ve added Dr Wyches, Hillbilly, Cherokee Purple, Brad’s Atomic, Berkeley Tie Dye, Black Krim, German Queen, and Mortgage Lifter to my garden this year, before I was only growing basics like Brandywines, Beefsteaks, and Roma. I can’t wait to have a tomato rainbow!

[@elyserhyne243]

I tried Mortgage Lifter last year. They didn't do so well for me but maybe they didn't like my environment. I'm in a hot, wet, humid area. Maybe they like more mild drier climates? I only got 3-5 tomatoes per plant and other varieties did amazing.

[@sageparis6771]

Ohhh! Gotta get my coffee and sit down for this one!

[@samantharoseman4206]

My reaction upon seeing this title: 'YASSSS'

[@1870s]

I understand the motivating factor, to me it's the beauty of the garden. If my garden was a chaotic mess I'd have a hard time finding the motivation to put in the hard work

[@dpentola]

Great video! Your seedlings look very healthy, and I can tell you take good care of them. My list is not nearly a extensive as yours. I used to grow a large garden, but moved into town about 11 years ago, where I didn't have room. I recently moved a house in the country, with plenty of space to garden, so I am growing a larger garden again. Most of the tomato seeds I planted this year are ones I saved as long as 14 years ago, and the germination rate was amazingly good this year. Here's what I am growing this year, all open pollinated varieties... 1884 Black From Tula Black Krim Cherokee Green Cherokee Purple Crnkovic Yugoslavian Eva Purple Ball Flathead Monster German Johnson Green Giant Mama Leone Martino's Roma Mortgage Lifter Neves Azorean Pink Pantano Romanesco Spudatula Black Uncle Charlie's Giant Italian Plum Yellow Mortgage Lifter Black Cherry Red Cherry

[@violagirl6132]

The biggest memory I have of my grannys house was the smell of tomatoes growing in their Victorian greenhouse. That's why I love to grow them x

[@KKpeltzer]

My local seed library was looking for someone to grow to save seeds for Paul Robeson! After binge watching your videos all winter, I jumped at the chance. Thank you for all you and your family does for the gardening community.

[@emilyjeanine1159]

I’m growing two tomato varieties this year - Big Rainbow and Early Cascade from MIGardener. They’re the first tomatoes I’ve successfully started from seed, so I am VERY excited to see how they turn out for me!

[@jacquiesuper2200]

Life is surely hard, so to work in the garden is a pleasure. So much JOY comes from that! Thanks Jess for all you do and say. WE love you.

[@kburkes4245]

Brad's Atomic Grape! I was glad to hear that it's not your favorite. Not mine either. I'm not growing them this year - well, except for plants to give away! (I'm a seedling junkie - I grow way more plants than what I can plant in my small garden, but I love giving the plants away ❤️). Thanks, Jess, for another excellent video.

[@scapingreality]

Jess I so relate with finding a love for homegrown food by fresh 🍅! I never been a huge tomato fan but only ever had store bought and would eat them and this last year I grew a sungold yellow cherry tomato and it was life changing lol. I never knew thats how it was supposed to taste!!!!

[@ramibu239]

One I've been growing for years! My family would be devastated if I didn't grow Sun Gold in my garden!😅 Btw...want a large yellow one, try Kellogg's Breakfast. I'm like Miah where I just really can't stand the taste & texture of tomatoes, also all I can always taste is just acid! However, when I grew the Kellogg's last year my Mom said it "taste like a peach!" Sure enough, I tried it & it actually tasted like a peach!🍑 I finally found a tomato last year that I could eat raw!😲

[@janusjoplin3987]

Like candy in the garden. Love me some sun golds.

[@mellyg8872]

Finding others with similar passions that I’ve found in gardening and homesteading is why I indulge in your channel and a few others. Yes you are right Jess... so validating ❤️❤️

[@philplasterer1547]

Jess and Miah, I thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion. I have to tell you that it is impressive the speed, quantity, and quality of videos you are getting out their. The content is great. I know behind the scenes is crazy hard work. WELL DONE!!!! Keep it up!!!! ✝️🇺🇸👊🏼

[@bbran56]

Greetings Jess, and all tomato lovers! Have you ever heard of the "Dwarf Tomato Project"? They are all open pollinated, full size tomatos on dwarf (4-5' tall) plants. I am trying them this year because I'm short and its hard trellising indeterminate tomatos in a raised bed!

[@sluttyankles]

I grew DTP tomato plants in buckets (20 plants, 11ish types) for the first time and LOVE them. I'm putting them in the garden soon . Good flavor and production plus not having to trellis so much sold me. Good luck!

[@thegrowinggardener]

I'm trying 6 varieties of dwarf this year mostly because I'm going to have a short growing season due to moving and I need some early producers and I didn't have any luck with garden soil last year anyway and all of my full-size tomatoe plant bit the dust as soon as they set their first fruits... So I'm going to do all dwarfs in containers. I'm excited!

[@mzundastud07]

I’m doing a dozen or so dtp toms this year in the Uk 😁 looking forward to Rosella Purple, Uluru Ochre, Velvet Night, Awesome, Purple Heart, Goldfinch, Caitydid, Gloria’s Treat (don’t think that’s actually officially released just yet) and those are just what I can think of off my head 🙈 really looking forward to them!

[@stephenrowe1415]

Because of the shorter growing season here (Yorkshire, UK) I'm just growing 3 varieties, Boronia, Maralinga Dwarf & Tasmanian Chocolate which I've had to order from France. Dispatched yesterday 😱

[@mzundastud07]

Stephen Rowe are you on fbk/insta at all? There’s a good UK Tom seed swap group you might be interested in 👍🏼

[@rachelholdt6840]

One of my fave condiments is tomato, cucumber, onion, and fresh basil marinated in balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and salt. Keeps for a few days in the fridge so you can use your beautiful colors and not feel guilty 😄

[@alexachen996]

How do you usually eat it? It sounds DELICIOUS!

[@rachelholdt6840]

@@alexachen996 Sometimes I eat it alone as a salad when I make it fresh (you could add avo and cheese too!), but after it's been soaking for at least several hours I like to put some on sandwiches. So yummy!

[@mamahen9221]

I absolutely love trying new varieties each year. It makes gardening fun. And like you helps keep me motivated. I’m in Arkansas as well so I really like to watch your videos of how your garden is doing.

[@akiglesias]

Thank you :) I love that you touched on it being ok to not fill the garden with every single thing! Gardens are all so much to do with the journey and surprise. Being so close to God's work is beautiful and healing to stress over having everything! Is so easy. In short, how much is your time worth. Loved this🥰

[@jeremiahthelion]

Ordered Paul Robeson and Kajari Melon seeds thanks to you! Can't wait. Thanks for taking the time to share your life and garden with us!

[@jujube2407]

My 7 yr old.got kajari melon seeds in a big seed swapxbag and she was soooooo over the moon to grow melons like jess!!!!

[@torg5511]

Santiam is a river in Oregon, so those were three varieties developed in Oregon for any of several agricultural climates here. Good growing to you this year! Love your gardening centric videos, especially.

[@noelleparris9451]

I've heard your Paul Robeson story several times. It makes me smile each time. I love it. And I'm excited about your 220 tomato plants. I have maybe 20 varieties but can only plant about 20 plants at a time. I'm giving my seedlings away because I want SOMEONE to grow them! Thanks for the inspiration, Jess 👍🏽

[@ToriLeahPlunkett]

First: I’m totally going to come meet you at the plant sale in April and bring my book, which I am loving! Second: you’ve sparked a tomato seed addiction in me. I have more than I can really grow in my house at the moment. But who cares!? I’m going to try it all!

[@juliehearn4868]

So I did a thing today. Learning from you to freeze tomatoes then defrost and skin peels off. Well I cut out the stem thing and lined them up on a cookie sheet over night in the freezer then peeled and into the pot, so simple so thank you so much for that. Many more tomatoes to go and save the step of boiling water and ice, not to mention time. Thank you again. Happy Spring

[@chuckaim1077]

Do you happen to have a video on how you prep and store seeds? If not, think you could maybe do a video on harvesting and saving seeds and your seed storage habits ? Thanks, love the content as usual!

[@ourhomesteadclassroom]

Jess inspired me to save seeds for the first time last year, so I know she's got one on that!

[@susieclark1498]

So excited to see the tomatoes you are growing. I'm excited with you. Tomatoes are why I grow a garden.

[@coriander7150]

I am growing 6 varieties of Wild Boar Farms tomatoes thanks to you! It's super close to me in CA, but I originally heard of them from one of your videos last year. Thanks 🍅💚

[@frasersgirl4383]

I have 25 tomato plants growing right now and only have room for six! It’s almost impossible for me to toss seedlings! If I won the lottery I’d be like YAY now I can grow all the tomatoes! I love how passionate you are about tomatoes! I love love love them!!

[@micheleleone3872]

I love your enthusiasm about your garden, it makes me excited. I talk to members of my family about what I'm growing and their eyes start to glaze over. I laugh at them and say "fine when I have these beautiful tomatoes you can't have any!" Lol

[@laurens7492]

I don’t grow from seed, but instead support my friend’s organic farm- Wapsipinicon Peach tomatoes are one of my FAVORITES!!!

[@seedaddictz6938]

OMG Jess! Your Tomato videos have me trying to grow almost 30 varieties of tomatoes this year 😆 & Now I want to buy more😂🤣Thanks!

[@cexe2120]

We are garden twins. I am growing 30 varieties each of peppers and tomatoes. Nope, not crazy lol!

[@ashleyandersen402]

Santiam sounds like it would also be an Oregon variety. The Santiam river is an Oregon River and it runs right through my cute little town of Sweet Home

[@hollynelson543]

Been checking every hour for you, welcome back.

[@amyparker1762]

This is my first year growing Paul Robison thanks to Jess’s videos. Can’t wait to taste my first one. 🍅

[@sherrywood8693]

I’m excited!! I love growing tomatoes 🍅 watching your channel from Canada 🇨🇦

[@shalamacpherson3011]

hey Jess my husband just bought me your book Monday and I am LOVING all of the usefull information. Thank you so much for helping me and my boys start our first garden this year. God Bless you.

[@leewillis2908]

Lol, “I have to be careful not to write what I’m saying!” I wondered about that! Love your videos so much.

[@SouthernYankee]

I do this all the time at work. It’s a problem

[@spaceedementia]

I'm super excited for this growing season. Found you last year through your tomato video. Fell in love. Happy gardening, yall ❤❤❤

[@guyjulius8078]

Amen to the validation of a Gardner!! Our positive energy keep our gardens thriving while making our neighbors jealous... lol. Happy growing peeps.

[@Shelzbells]

Oh my , I do love growing tomatoes also. There is nothing that compares to a home grown tomato. I would be in heaven if I only had the room to grow over 200 plants. That would be awesome!!!! Good luck on your garden this year. Now I must add a couple more varieties to my list LOL

[@everafterbookchat]

YES I AM HERE FOR IT! Let's grow all the beauty!

[@randat8549]

I’m so excited to watch all of these tomatoes grow and your reaction when you pick them 😍😍 can’t wait to see you process the loofas, too! Going to be a great summer

[@BRUtahn]

Haha i watched your old version of this video over and over a few months ago before ordering my seeds, and now there's a new one! Yay!

[@HomesteadDreaming]

The different varieties bring me a lot of joy as well. I definitely share that

[@katherinemikkola8316]

Nothing beats a home grown 🍅 tomatoes. I hate bolona sandwiches but my Grandma got me hooked on them with miracle whip, lettuce, and a home grown tomato slices. Mm Mm. 🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅

[@annaabroad5762]

Just got your book today. It has already made my heart sing multiple times! Thanks for the video and for your book. ❤️❤️

[@sheribristol2826]

Thank you Jess! I've just started being interested in growing more varieties of tomatoes and your knowledge helps a lot ☺️

[@catracampolieto8989]

I love your videos. It's like we're right there and your talking directly to us. I think that's what makes your channel so amazing!!