Executive Chef Erik Gosswiller
of Seau's The Restaurant

Heirloom Tomatoes
Inventory, lb : 0
This item was last sold on : 01/27/10

Grower

Tutti Frutti Farms

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Seasons/Availability
Heirloom Tomatoes are available June to November.

Description/Taste
Dark, rich hues of mixed purples, browns and brick red fill out these tomatoes that can grow out to 6 inches in circumference. The most notable taste characteristics of full complex flavor, smoky and sweet make this variety one of the very best for large meaty tomatoes.

Geography/History
The history is in its name: this variety is an heirloom from Tennessee cultivated by Native American Cherokee tribe. It was named in 1990 by Craig LeHoullier, who received seeds of an unnamed cultivar in the mail from J. D. Green of Tennessee. Mr. Green indicated that the "purple" tomato cultivar was given by the Cherokee Indians to his neighbor 100 years ago.


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