Gourmet tomatoes

She raised over a thousand heirloom tomatoes during her career and German Red Strawberry was one of her favorites.

17. A close alternative to the Brandywine tomato is the Brandy Boy tomato. Pair them with other red cherry tomatoes like Sweet 100, Tiny Tim, or Sweet Million for a brightly colored snack!

4. The Green Giant tomato is an heirloom variety from Germany.

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It is among the best-regarded green tomato varieties due to its intense taste. I usually discard the plastic bag straight away and then either place the box in the lowest shelf or in the vegetable drawer. They tend to darken with more sun. This is a great choice for those who love enjoying a sweet, vine-ripened tomato that’s still warm from being out in the sunny garden.

German Red Strawberry tomatoes truly do look like giant strawberries.

Nepal tomato

Nepal is a medium-sized red tomato with an intense flavor that is well-balanced between tart and sweet. It was reintroduced by Southern Exposure Seed Exchange in Virginia, which received the seeds from seed saver Jeptha Yoder in Pennsylvania. The color deepens to a rich orange as they become ripe (and sweet).

Sun Gold tomatoes were bred by the Tokita Seed Company in Japan as part of their “Sun” series.

The flavor of Green Giant tomatoes is full, complex, and surprisingly sweet for such a dark green tomato. They are about the size of a tomato at the grocery store.

“Cherokee Purple defines the ideal intersection of sweetness, tartness, depth, and texture.”

Epic Tomatoes: How to Select & Grow the Best Varieties of All Time, by Craig LeHoullier

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This is a gorgeous bi-color heirloom that looks just as lovely when sliced. Pairing them with the right wine and cheese further enhances their complexity, elevating simple dishes into gourmet experiences.

Sources

• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Plant Hardiness Zone Map. https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/
• Seed Savers Exchange – Heirloom Tomato Varieties.

  Glamour tomato

  Glamour is a medium-sized red tomato with that classic, sweet-tart tomato flavor of an old-fashioned tomato. The flesh is uniform, meaty, and has almost a creamy texture.

  “Possessing a superbly uniform, nearly creamy, juicy texture, it is a loud tomato that fills the senses, perfectly balanced between tart and sweet.”

  Epic Tomatoes: How to Select & Grow the Best Varieties of All Time, by Craig LeHoullier

  Lillian’s Yellow tomatoes are large and, juicy.

  

  “It has an aggressive, full flavour that will delight those who love intense tomatoes.”

  Epic Tomatoes: How to Select & Grow the Best Varieties of All Time, by Craig LeHoullier

  While not the firmest tomato, these still are meaty and juicy.