A hard frost finally came on December 9, almost a full month after the average first frost date. Our arrogance in planting tomatoes as late as September paid off. A consequence of blazing summer is a short tomato growing season. Don't be fooled by the "heat loving" descriptions of tomatoes. They like hot; they do not like inferno and will distress in July and August. If you're lucky or bold or wise enough to time your plantings just right, you might hit the jackpot. These tasty morsels are juicy and sweet and pop like the best piece of candy you can imagine, only better. Since our planting was late, we will still be eating lots of green tomato pizza this winter. But for now, these succulent treats are enough to tempt us to try again next time.
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