Monster Tomato and Pepper Sale

Description

The Fullerton Arboretum hosts its annual “Monster Tomato and Pepper Sale” at our Potting Shed, March 15–18, 2012. A special “Members Only” sale day is scheduled for Thursday March 15, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The sale is open to the general public on March 16, 17 & 18 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. This is the largest annual plant sale in the region that focuses exclusively on tomato and pepper plants.
 
Over 230 varieties of tomato plants will be for sale this year, including every size from currant to beefsteak and every color from white to black.
 
Over 100 varieties of hot and sweet peppers will be for sale. Back by popular demand is the Bhut Jolokia. Our plants are the pure strain. Also known as Naga Jolokia or Ghost Chili, the Bhut Jolokia is one of the hottest chilies in the world.  Bhut Jolokia is a deadly hot pepper that boasts an official Scoville heat rating of 1,001,304, blasting the previous record holder, the Red Savina Chili. This fiercely hot chili pepper grows primarily in Bangladesh and also in northeastern India.
 
All tomatoes and peppers for this sale were carefully propagated and grown exclusively in the Arboretum nursery by skilled volunteers. Proceeds from this annual sale benefit the Fullerton Arboretum. There is no charge for visitors, however to help support the development of the Arboretum gardens and educational programs, voluntary donations at the main entrance are encouraged.  Memberships will be available at the door. A complete listing of all tomatoes and peppers available for sale can be found at www.fullertonarboretum.org in December.
           
The Fullerton Arboretum is located on the CSUF campus one block west of the 57 freeway at Yorba Linda Blvd. and Associated Road. For further information, contact the Fullerton Arboretum at (657) 278-3407 or visit our website at www.fullertonarboretum.org.