The Peculiar Mr. Stripey
by Joe Schofield
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The Peculiar Mr. Stripey
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Joe Schofield
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Photograph - Photography
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I came across an old profile shot of the very same wiseguy tomato in my "Garden" collection. Yeah, that one that is giving you the bird. "Here's What We Think".
In this cameo, the profile shot suggests Mr. Stripey channeling Alfred Hitchcock…unfortunately you would have to be of a certain age to recall. I Can't help it. I just grow them.
These huge, beefsteak-type red-and yellow fruits with a high sugar content are delicious and pretty to slice because of the bi-coloring. Although it is called Mr. Stripey, don't expect perfect stripes. This is an heirloom and no two tomatoes are ever the same. The background color of the tomato is yellow to light orange and the red often appears in little spots that align themselves in a stripes radiating from the stem end of the fruit. Indeterminate vines produce through the season.
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June 5th, 2022
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Steve Henderson
Love the backstory. I am of that certain age, but not familiar enough with Hitchcock. A most expressive inhabitant of the garden, taking full advantage of its moment in the light. (Did he end up in salsa? Salted and peppered on a plate?)
Joe Schofield replied:
🙂 yeah, he had been immortalized, prior to being consumed in a veggie burger !
Paul Boizot
Nice shot. I have not come across that variety over here in UK; but I have also given up growing from seed due to recent poor results. :-(
Jennifer Jenson
Mr. Stripey seems to have some attitude...haha...Wonderful gardening and photography, Joe!
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