by Reto Zgraggen | Aug 3, 2016
Indeterminate vine that ripens fruit in 80-90 days. The fruits are big, about 1-2 pounds and are meaty, juicy, sweet, and savory. It is the perfect hamburger tomato. The Curtis Cheek tomato was acquired by Curtis Jackson of Renaissance Farms in Bloomington Indiana. He...
by Reto Zgraggen | Aug 3, 2016
“Pebrot” is pepper in Catalan. These tomatoes are shaped like a chili pepper and vary in size. The color is light red when ripe, and the flavor is savory and extremely sweet. It is earthy and pungent with a long salty and spicy aftertaste. The texture is...
by Reto Zgraggen | Aug 3, 2016
Introduced in 1995 by Dr. Carolyn Male, but originally a family heirloom from Germany. It is essentially an Oxheart tomato, but shaped surprisingly like a strawberry. These tomatoes are big (larger than an apple) with creamy inner flesh, thin skin, and few seeds. The...
by Reto Zgraggen | Aug 3, 2016
Growing in an indeterminate pattern and ripening in about 70-80 days and performs better with more dry heat growing conditions, the Costoluto Genovese is an important variety with historical significance. Thomas Jefferson grew it started back in 1809 and grew it every...
by Reto Zgraggen | Aug 3, 2016
Could be a Coeur De Boeuf from Pachino Sicily. Fruits are diverse in shape, while some do resemble an Oxheart. The flavor is rich, sweet, and deep.
