Our first of our dozen tomato plants began ripening late last month, a bit earlier than anticipated (while other plants are blooming far later than usual...go figure!), and while they've struggled with the unpredictable highs and lows of 2024, I'm happy to say they're coming back with a vengeance. Wheee!
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The big one is Moscovich (also in the photo at the bottom of this post) an early-season heirloom whose name means "man from Moscow" and was developed in the 70's (yeah, those like me born in the 70's are now officially termed 'heirlooms'? Dang...) and great for cooler climates.
The darker one is the Black Krim, a Crimean heirloom that tastes rich and lovely, even with some cracks on the top due to a bit of overwatering that side of the bed apparently received. A neighbor back on the farm gave me one she was growing, and I was hooked.
Most recognizable is the Italian San Marzano, and while this one is a bit on the smaller side, for the first time in my history as a gardener, NONE of them have blossom end rot that are currently ripening. I'm stoked. Better than a Roma, these are classic.
Finally, the Stupice, a Czech heirloom which looks kind of like a cherry tomato on steroids and is a great little flavor bomb to eat right off the vine. It's also awesome sliced in half and roasted with other veggies, mmm-hmmm!
"Only two things that money can't buy. That's true love and home grown tomatoes." ~ John Denver
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