by Reto Zgraggen | Aug 3, 2016
This variety had a Russian origin and is believed to be the same as Chernomor, which is Russian for “Black Sea Man”. The fruits are brown with green shoulders, the inside is red and the seeds are covered in green gel. The flavor is rich, earthy, sweet, and...
by Reto Zgraggen | Aug 3, 2016
Also known as ‘Alberto’s Shattering Currant’. This species is different from the standard garden tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) which means “savory wolf peach”. This variety was most often grown by 19th century gardeners and used to...
by Reto Zgraggen | Aug 3, 2016
Created by John Siegel of Covington, Ohio. The Chocolate Stripe Tomato is a cross between a Schimmeig Creg and Pink Beefsteak. The shape is that of a beefsteak tomato and the color is brown with red stripes. This bicolor tomato has outstanding flavor. It is smooth,...
by Reto Zgraggen | Aug 3, 2016
This variety comes from Pachino Sicily. While the name indicates that it is a cherry tomato variety, in actuality it has the characteristics of a grape tomato. The fruits are fleshy with a tough skin, and little juice and seeds. The color is a very beautiful violet...
by Reto Zgraggen | Aug 3, 2016
The Montserrat tomato is believed to be a relative of the Marmande tomato. It is an old heirloom from Catalonia (northeast region of Spain), and is hardly known outside the region. However, these tomatoes were sourced from seeds in a small farmers market in Syracusa,...
