by Reto Zgraggen | Aug 3, 2016
The Tel Aviv Train tomato is originally from ReHovot, Israel. It found its way into the Seed Savers Yearbook courtesy in 2002 Bill Minkey of Darien, Wisconsin. These tomatoes are a favorite of Tatiana and her family. Tatiana of Tatiana’s TOMATObase Seeds...
by Reto Zgraggen | Aug 3, 2016
San Marzano (Napoli) This tomato is said to have been gifted from the King of Peru to the King of Naples during the 1770s, planted near the city of San Marzano in the foothills of Mount Vesuvius, careful selection led to the modern San Marzano currently under UGP...
by Reto Zgraggen | Aug 3, 2016
Roma Tomate (this variety was purchased in Barcelona) A plum tomato commonly used for canning and tomato paste. It is a rich dark red with a smokey shading. The flavor tastes just like the tomato leaves smell.
by Reto Zgraggen | Aug 3, 2016
An experimental tomato from J&L Gardens. Named after the traditional army belt with several pockets for artillery, worn by soldiers. The fruits are green with red and gold stripes and the fruits are oddly shaped. It is said that the Bandolier tomato is salty and...
by Reto Zgraggen | Aug 3, 2016
A variety from Sicily, typically used raw in salads. The name Tondo Liscio is Italian for “smooth round”. These tomatoes are truly smooth and round and firm. The Italians eat them both green (in ripe) and red. The fruits are very firm and chewy. The flavor...
