by Reto Zgraggen | Jul 11, 2016
The Eva Purple Ball tomato made its way from Germany to New Jersey in the late 1800s. It was brought by the family of Joseph J. Bratka. It is believed that originally Eva Purple Ball is from the Black Forest of Germany in the late 1800’s, and often called the...
by Reto Zgraggen | Jul 11, 2016
Indeterminate vines, 80 days for ripe fruit. An odd shaped tomato between the appearance of a paste and plum. It is believed to be an old Spanish heirloom. The color is bright red and the shape varies quite a bit, with some fruits leaning toward the shape of a...
by Reto Zgraggen | Jul 11, 2016
This just might be the very best tasting tomato in existence! “Krim” is Russian Ukrainian for Crimea, which is a peninsula in the Ukraine. The Black Krim tomato is from the Isle of Krim in the Black Sea, near the Crimean coast. The fruit astonishes tomato...
by Reto Zgraggen | Jul 11, 2016
A truly excellent tomato with a politically incorrect name, believed to have originated in Mexico. The fruit shape and size varies a bit, with some being like a small beefsteak and some like little red cherry tomatoes. Spicy, savory and sweet – pure...
by Reto Zgraggen | Jul 11, 2016
First introduced by Norbert Pikovsky of Pennsylvania for the Seed Savers 2008 Yearbook. This is a sharp and spicy tomato with tropical fruit notes. Very intense green color and has the interior of an avocado and sometimes has a burst of pink in the center.