TOMATOES
We test many tomato varieties each year in our trials and offer only those that have exceptional qualities. Days indicate average time from setting out plants to fi rst ripe fruits. Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before setting out. Tomato seed varies in size with an average of 8,000 to 10,000 seeds per ounce. Most cherry types contain about 12,000 seeds per ounce.
VERY EARLY VARIETIES
Tomato Maker
89257–Grow healthier and more delicious tomatoes. This blend of natural sources of nutrients combined with calcium, magnesium and iron helps to stimulate growth and yields. Also corrects defi cien- cies responsible for Blossom End-Rot that so often plagues tomatoes. Can also be used on most other fruits and veg-
etables. 3 lb. Reclosable bag $14.95 each; 2 bags for $27.95
ULTIMATE OPENER HYBRID Ultimate Opener Hybrid LEGEND Legend
00426–(60 Day)–If you’re losing the fi ght against blight, try Legend. While not immune to late blight, Leg- end is highly tolerant. The round and uniform 4 to 5 inch glossy red fruits are very sweet with just the right balance of acid for top-notch fl avor. Has the ability to set fruit early without pollination, an advantage when temperatures are cool- er. First fruits are often nearly seedless. Bred by Dr. Jim Baggett at Oregon State
University. Determinate. (A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.75; 2 pkts. $4.70; 5 pkts. $10.45
Jiffy®
Vegetable Planting Mix
lated for growing tomatoes and vegetables. This blend includes all the necessary ingredients
54330–Specially formu-
proper pH and nutrient levels that tomatoes and vegetables require. 10 qt. bag $6.95
to provide the Tomato & EARLY GIRL HYBRID
Early Girl V Hybrid 00240–(57 Day)–(VFF) America’s best-known early tomato. Pro- duces a heavy crop of 4 to 6 ounce smooth and fi rm, bright red, meaty fruits with great fl a-
vor. Indeterminate. (A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.95; 2 pkts. $5.20; (G) 250 seeds $11.95
Tomato Growing Guide
34 PAGES OF TIPS TO HELP YOU GROW THE BEST TOMATOES EVER!
This Country Wisdom bulletin by John Page is a small investment that can pay big dividends in growing toma-
toes successfully. 82455–Paperback: Each $3.95
BB82455-BONUS BUY: Purchase this guide for just $2.95 with an order of $35.00 or more.
Tomato Disease Resistance Key
Where disease resistances are known for a variety, we have included disease resistance codes. They are listed behind the estimated days to maturity. Example: (VFF)
V – Verticillium Wilt F – Fusarium Wilt (FF – Races 1 & 2; FFF – Races 1, 2 & 3) N – Nematodes T – Tobacco Mosaic Virus A – Alternaria Stem Canker St – Stemphylium Gray Leaf Spot TSWV – Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
Available
Starter plants can be found on page 8, grafted plants page 9.
Tomato Plants
JUNG'S WAYAHEAD
for juice. Determinate. (A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.45; (J) ¼ oz. $8.95; (K) ½ oz. $14.95; (L) oz. $24.95
MRS. WAGES TOMATO SAUCE MIXES–Combine fresh tomatoes with these tasty mixes. Page 47.
MULTI-USE STRAINER–Process fresh tomatoes quickly and eas- ily. See page 47.
Jung’s Wayahead 00806–(63 Day)–As its name indicates, it’s “wayahead” when it comes to early ripening. First offered in our 1921 catalog, Wayahead remains one of our most popular tomatoes. For many years we placed ads in magazines and newspapers offering a package of Wayahead for 10¢. You might say the Wayahead tomato helped build our business as many loyal cus- tomers resulted from the 10¢ pur- chase. The tomatoes are medium size, nearly round, bright red and very smooth. The fl esh is solid with true tomato fl avor. One of the fi nest
00785–(57 Day)–(VF)–A new champion among early tomatoes. The fi rm, blem- ish-free fruits average 30% larger than Early Girl and begin ripening at about the same time. The juicy fl esh has excellent tomato fl avor you’ll love. Yields are con- sistently higher than comparable variet- ies, ensured by a strong disease resistance package. Developed by the same breeder who gave us popular classics Early Girl
and Better Boy Hybrids. Indeterminate. (A) Pkt. (20 seeds) $2.75; 2 pkts. $4.70
DISEASE RESISTANT TOMATO OFFER 00852 (X)–Includes one pkt. each of
Defi ant (p. 84), Plum Regal (p. 85) and Juliet (p.85), a $10.15 value for $8.45
Algofl ash
Liquid Tomato Fertilizer
production of larger tomatoes. Use one capful per gallon of water as a regu- lar feed or ½ capful to spray directly on the foliage for amazing results. A one-liter bottle makes more than 100 gallons.
Each $12.95; 2 or more $11.95 ea. TOMATO FAMILY SPECIALTIES
51086–Special 4-6-8 formula for tomatoes. This world-record fertiliz- er is 100% mineral based, odorless, colorless and en- vironmentally safe. It con- tains a higher percentage of potassium to promote
Black Gold Tomato & Vegetable Fertilizer
51055–One application, non-burning formula. Your edible garden will thrive with this granular 4-5-3 blend of natural nutrients that includes both quick and slow-release components. Safe to use on even the most tender plants. 4 Lb. bag $10.95
Blossom
Set Spray 50440–Harvest tomatoes
weeks earlier. This hormone- type spray makes nearly every blossom set fruit, even under ad- verse conditions. Tomatoes will be larger, meatier and almost seedless.
three 8 oz. pump spray $5.95 Tomato Spirals
59 inches high. Sold in sets of 4. 1 set (4 spirals) $24.95; 2 or more sets $21.95 each
RED MULCH FILM–See page 42. JUMBO CAGES–See page 8.
ORDER TOLL FREE
87941–Support tomatoes and vining plants without tying and retying as they grow. These sturdy spirals are made from heavy gauge galvanized steel coated with green PVC to blend in with your plants.
Aunt Molly’s Ground Cherry
SWEET GOLDEN FRUITS YOU GROW FROM SEEDS
Tomato Greenhouse
Protects plants from leaf blight and pests while promoting faster fruit development. These easy-to- use covers are designed to fi t over standard tomato cages or to attach to stakes. Constructed as 1 long sleeve, just cut to your desired length allow- ing enough extra at the top to gather and close with a twist-tie. Red, per- forated plastic fi lm allows for both air circulation and heat retention. The 20 foot roll provides enough to cover 6 or 7 plants. Six twist ties are
included. 52988–28"x20' $9.95 each 52989–38"x20' $12.95 each
Phone: 1-800-247-5864
02351–(70 Day)–Has delicious strawberry-like fl avor. Husk cherries, also known as ground cher- ries or Cape Gooseberries, are mem- bers of the tomato family. They bear golden-yellow ½ to ¾ inch fruits en- cased in a papery husk. The husk turns tan and fruits drop off the plant when ripe. They are excellent for pies, pre- serves, jams, fruit salads and fresh-eat- ing, or can be dried like raisins. Pro- ductive plants 18" tall and 24" wide begin fruiting in July and continue to frost. An old-fashioned novelty that’s a
Tamayo R Hybrid Salsa Tomato THE SUPER-SIZE TOMATILLO!
conversation-piece at farmers markets. (A) Pkt. (100 seeds) $2.75; 2 pkts. $4.70; (J) ¼ oz. $12.95
Fax: 1-800-692-5864
(A) Pkt. (20 seeds) $3.75; 2 pkts. $6.75
00868–(65 Day)–The size of the fruits will amaze you. This is one of the largest-fruited tomatillos we have ever seen! The tall, vigorous plants produce big yields of the bright green, husk-covered fruits which are widely used in Mexican cooking and salsas. Harvest when the fruit is plump and their papery husk splits. Fruits will store for 2 to 4 weeks when refrigerated. Grow like tomatoes, starting seed indoors 4 to 6 weeks before trans- planting outdoors. Easily grown and widely adapted to all areas of the U.S.
J. W. JUNG SEED CO. – 83 –
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