Should Heirloom Tomatoes Be Soft?
To know when a tomato is perfectly ripe, it should still have a tight skin, but have the slightest “give” if you press ever so… Read More »Should Heirloom Tomatoes Be Soft?
Are Roma Tomatoes Non Gmo?
Suitable for canning or and thickening tomato juice or sauces. The fruits are plum shaped and bright red with very few seeds. Bred for resistance… Read More »Are Roma Tomatoes Non Gmo?
How Were Grape Tomatoes Made?
Grape tomatoes were developed in Southeast Asia in the late 20th century by the Known-You Seed Company in Taiwan. The small tomatoes were created from… Read More »How Were Grape Tomatoes Made?
Do Ordinary Tomatoes Have Genes?
“Ordinary tomatoes do not contain genes while genetically modified ones do.” (Only Includes Selected European Countries) Do tomatoes contain genes? A new analysis of genetic… Read More »Do Ordinary Tomatoes Have Genes?
How Many Types Of Brandywine Tomatoes Are There?
You get 4 Brandywine varieties. The Red, Pink and Yellow are heirlooms with some dating back to the 1880’s. The Black variety is newer and… Read More »How Many Types Of Brandywine Tomatoes Are There?
Do Organic Tomatoes Have Pesticides?
Certified organic tomatoes are synthetic pesticide and fertilizer free. While non-organic tomato growers can use synthetic pesticides for pests, organic growers cannot. Is organic tomatoes… Read More »Do Organic Tomatoes Have Pesticides?
Are Heirloom Or Hybrid Seeds Better?
Hybrids are usually more productive and vigorous than OPs and heirlooms. They sometimes have disease resistance bred into them, and their growth and fruiting habits… Read More »Are Heirloom Or Hybrid Seeds Better?
Are Brandywine Tomatoes Self Pollinating?
As with every type of tomato, Brandywines are self-pollinating, although this natural process is often interrupted during periods of high humidity. Are Brandywine tomatoes open… Read More »Are Brandywine Tomatoes Self Pollinating?
What Are The Disadvantages Of Hybrid Seeds?
They are more expensive. Need for more technical skills for hybrid production. More input requirements for hybrid cultivation to exploit their full potential. What are… Read More »What Are The Disadvantages Of Hybrid Seeds?
Where Did The Brandywine Tomato Come From?
First developed in the US, ‘Brandywine’ tomatoes were submitted to the Seed Savers Exchange Association around 1982 by a tomato enthusiast from Ohio called Ben… Read More »Where Did The Brandywine Tomato Come From?