by Reto Zgraggen | Jul 11, 2016
Originally developed by Joe Bratka of Elmwood, New Jersey and introduced by Joe Bratka. These lovely and slightly fuzzy red cherry tomatoes have a great sweet flavors that quickly moves to a savory tart finish. The seeds are covered in a thick gel that slip and slide...
by Reto Zgraggen | Jul 11, 2016
The Russian Persimmon tomato originated in Russia. This variety is believed to be a creation of the Russian gardener N.P. Kustov from the town of Babushkin. It was originally called ‘Khurma’. Interestingly, ‘Khurma’ is not a Russian word. It is...
by Reto Zgraggen | Jul 11, 2016
The sister of brown flesh tomato, whose lineage can be traced back to Tom Wagner’s Brown Derby Tomato mix. This is a duly fun tomato! It is green and yellow striped when ripe and in the shape of a bell pepper. The young fruit are not hallow, but as the season...
by Reto Zgraggen | Jul 11, 2016
This just might be the very best tasting tomato in existence! “Krim” is Russian Ukrainian for Crimea, which is a peninsula in the Ukraine. The Black Krim tomato is from the Isle of Krim in the Black Sea, near the Crimean coast. The fruit astonishes tomato...
by Reto Zgraggen | Jul 11, 2016
Originally from Mexico, but first offered in the 1997 SSE yearbook by John Wyncoll from Bolton, England. In North America it became known as ‘Mexican Honey’ (some of the most sought after honey) and today is known by both names. The fruit is a standard red...
