by Reto Zgraggen | Jul 11, 2016
First introduced by John Lewis Childs of Floral Park, New York, as ‘Ruby Gold’ tomato. It was later renamed by Ben Quisenberry as ‘Gold Medal’ tomato in his 1976 catalog. Whatever you call it, this tomato just might be the sweetest tomato you will ever eat. It is a...
by Reto Zgraggen | Jul 11, 2016
Originally from Burlington, New Jersey and introduced by W. Atlee Burpee in 1892 for commercial production. It is a large pink / red tomato and hosts a significant desirable qualities as a round, beefsteak type market tomato. It also has an amazing flavor that is...
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 made its appearance in the 1997 Seed Savers Yearbook by Barbara A. Lund of Blue Creek, Ohio (OH LU B). She received the seeds in 1988 from Donald Tolley of Charleston, West Virginia. The fruit are round and rippled of average size. The color is pale ghostlike...
by Reto Zgraggen | Jul 11, 2016
Indeterminate vines produce ripe fruit late in the season in about 85 to 90 days.The seeds were originally gifted from Mrs. Ed Tuxhorn form Indiana. This tomato is believed to be a heirloom that was carried across the Appalachians. They were were offered in the 1991...
