Does Clint Eastwood have a disease?

That was my question to the employee at the garden center. I pointed to the little funny looking things growing on the stem of the Clint Eastwood Rowdy Red tomato plant.

-No, those are roots.

"Oh!," I said, feeling a bit silly. But the employee didn't appear to think that my question was silly at all, and continued to tell me about tomato plants, their roots and how to plant them. In short:

• A tomato plant benefits from being planted deeper than it is in its pot.
• It's okay to bury some of the leaves.
• New roots will develop along the stem.

The tomato plant will this way be sturdier, have a better root system and all together healthier.
All makes sense to me.

Now, back to the tomato with the movie star name. On the description for this tomato it said that this is a big and bold tasting tomato that is not for sissies. And, that it has some of the highest sugar levels ever seen in a tomato. Further, it said, the sweetness and the fruity flavors are well balanced with acidity and earthy nuances. It also mentioned complexity.

Wow, you'd think we're talking wine here, not tomatoes.

Just had to get it, and I can't wait to taste it.

But first I have to plant it - deep.