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This is such a fickle time of year in north Idaho.  One day we are basking in delightfully warm 70…
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Offering Heirloom Tomato Plants

Offering Heirloom Tomato Plants

The 2nd Street Chicken Ranch has organically grown Heirloom tomato plants for sale.  The seeds we started in mid-March have…
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Why You Should Grow Tomato Plants from Seeds

Why You Should Grow Tomato Plants from Seeds

There is nothing like the taste of a home-grown tomato. No matter how big or small, a tomato picked off…
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The Sure Signs of Spring

Spring officially arrives on Tuesday, March 20th and the Second Street Chicken Ranch has been busy preparing for the arrival…
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The Winter Garden

The Winter Garden

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I'm growing a "winter" tomato this year! What's that? Ah, it's a beautiful, little paste tomato from the hillsides of Mount Vesuvious in Italy: Pianollo del Vesuvio. Pianollo translates to hanging, and that's exactly how the large clusters of fruit are stored...for months, in Italy. The fruit becomes sweeter, the longer it hangs. I love growing something new and have been intrigued by these tomatoes since seeing them packed in jars of saltwater in a deli in Rome a few years ago (still kicking myself for not buying a jar). My hopes are high this season, as I have five plants in the ground. Stocky, indeterminate plants only grow to 36 to 48 inches. I discovered another seed source and ordered three more types. If they produce, plants will be available next year for all to grow winter tomatoes!#thecoeurdalenecoop #italiantomatoes #pianollodelvesuvius #winterstoragetomatoes ... See MoreSee Less

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This is a Goldilocks week for tomato growers. Temp This is a Goldilocks week for tomato growers. Temperatures will be in the 70s and sunny, perfect conditions for tomatoes to pollinate (they are self pollinating) and set fruit. With some luck and continued good weather, we might actually have a decent harvest this year!

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