Sustainable Acres Tomato Taste Revolution
The Allure of
Heirloom Tomatoes
Unearthing the Flavors of the Past
By Christy Caplan
Heirloom tomatoes are very easy to spot at a farmer’ s market. They are just plain ugly! Most heirlooms have unusual shapes or colors, with wrinkles and odd colors. They certainly don’ t look like the tomatoes you see at the grocery store.
Why are heirlooms always sought after by tomato lovers and hobby gardeners? Because they are delicious and offer unique flavors!
After tasting heirlooms, you’ ll never buy a supermarket tomato again. Some gardeners have as many as 100 varieties of heirloom tomatoes. They also have great names like“ Chocolate Cherry” and“ Amish Paste.”
Growing heirlooms and saving seeds is like a religion for some people.
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