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
Another creation of Brad Gates of Wild Boar Farm in Napa California. Large purple and brown pear shaped fruit, with rich earthy flavor.
by Reto Zgraggen | Jul 11, 2016
Originally created by Thomas Wagner of Tater Mater Seeds by crossing four different heirloom tomatoes (one being Evergreen) with the hope of having a green when ripe tomatoes. It was introduced in 1983 and has since become a favorite of gardeners, and gourmands. The...
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...
