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
Mid season, about 90 days for ripening, and fruits grow on indeterminate vines. Little is known about the Japan Tomato Tree variety. First offered by Scott Benson, Medina, New York for the 2002 Seed Savers Yearbook. The fruit is orange and globe shaped and very sweet...
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...
by Reto Zgraggen | Jul 11, 2016
Indeterminate variety, produces ripe fruit in 80 days from transplant. Possibly the sweetest and fruitiest tomato EVER!!! Developed by Pascal Moreau, a horticulturist from Belgium. Multi colored fruit, with some of the sweetest and most complex flavors. The outer skin...