by Reto Zgraggen | Aug 3, 2016
A very old heirloom tomato that originated in England and was bred by the F Stoner Seed company. It was named for the abundance of fruit that the plant produces. It was released in 1913 and made it’s way to the USA, where it gained popularity in the 1960’s...
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
Indeterminate, fruits ripen in 80 days. Said to be a cross between “Green Zebra” and “Marvel Striped” tomato, discovered by Jeff Dawson in Sebastopol, California. He named it “Copia” after the American Center for Food, Wine and the...
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...
