Alberto Ray

Large Red Cherry, a 19th century heirloom, comes from the Ben Quisenberry collection of heirloom tomatoes. Which cherry tomatoes are heirloom? Heirlooms have been grown… Read More »Are Red Cherry Tomatoes Heirloom?

What does it mean? Answer: “F1 hybrid” is the term used for the first generation hybrid seed/plant that occurs following the successful cross-pollination of one… Read More »What Is A F1 Hybrid Plant?

A hybrid tomato, simply put, is created when plant breeders intentionally cross-pollinate two different varieties of a plant, with the outcome being an offspring, or… Read More »What Does Hybrid Mean In A Tomato?

Determinate. Determinate. 70-90 days from transplant. What are Sicilian tomatoes? An Italian heirloom. Striking deep red, ribbed fruits weigh up to 6 oz. and have… Read More »Is Rosso Sicilian Tomato Determinate Or Indeterminate?

Better Boy yields can be used for just about anything tomatoes are favored for. They are juicy, have few seeds, and if just ripe, they… Read More »What Can I Make With Better Boy Tomatoes?

5 key nutrients in canned tomatoes Lycopene. Lycopene belongs to a class of compounds called carotenoids, and are powerful antioxidants that promote skin health, protect… Read More »What Do Canned Tomatoes Contain?

For easy impromptu meals, always keep your pantry stocked with these items: Whole tomatoes are generally sold peeled, in either juice or puree. This is… Read More »Are Whole Canned Tomatoes Peeled?

There are two types of green tomatoes: red tomatoes that haven’t yet ripened and some varieties (normally heirlooms) that have a naturally green color once… Read More »Can You Eat Green Heirloom Tomatoes Raw?