Cranberry, I've had difficulty growing San Marzano Redorta. Every year I have the same problem that you described. They are not disease resistant/tolerant, but then they don't claim to be.. This year I planted Celebrity tomatoes (by seed) twice. First planting was for the setting out in the garden. Second planting was for replacements to the San Marzano Redorta. So far I've replaced 3 of my 14 SM plants, and have another plant which looks a but suspect. Since your plants are still in the seedling stage, wouldn't planting seeds vs. purchasing plants be a better option? I not sure about when to plant in WI but it seems like you may have time to do this? You'd also have backups for potential future losses. I plant my seeds in a plastic flower planter and then move directly to the garden.

Hi Angie, If you just want a few, I would be happy to just send you some (without SASBE or formal trade); I have a whole packet and a small yard. : ) The only thing is that they are commercially purchased; so let me know if that is okay for you. If I have anything else that you might be interested in, we could work out a trade. You have a few things I can use. I will email you in a couple hours, after I go through your list more carefully and slightly update mine. I love Romas! They are the staple tomato in my household!

Hi ddKcat, I'd like both your Cherokee purple and Roma seeds. These are the flower seeds I have gathered fresh this year so far: Bright pink Achillea, Knautia macedonia, Monarda fistulosa, and Nicandra physaloides 'Splash of Cream'. I also have a mix of pink and purple daylily hybrid seeds drying on the plants, some of them have dried and opened enough to pick. Are you interested in any of those? Later I'll have a larger variety. Alison

I planted my first Cherokee Purples this year (from Tasteful Garden). Even with our excessive amount of rain, the plants are some of the healthiest in my garden. HOWEVER, so far no one likes them. They just don't seem to have ANY taste. We are use to Better Boys which have a little acidic "kick"....if you know what I mean. I was sooooo excited to get some CP's this year, so this has been a real disappointment so far. If you load them up with pepper they taste decent.....but definitely not what I would call a good tasting tomato. I'm hopeing it's all the rain we've had.