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What is an heirloom tomato? by Vonda J. Sines They look like the rejects of the crop, striped and gnarled. They're orange and red bicoloreds and come in 100 varieties. An heirloom tomato is as prized for its taste as its name implies. Slicing one is sometimes as difficult as paring an uncoopera... More> Growing heirloom tomatoes in a container by Isabelle Esteves These days many people are choosing to grow their own vegetables. Even if you are a city dweller it is possible for you to grow almost anything on just a patio or a balcony in a container. Tomatoes are among the most popular vegetables to eat and to... More>
	The differences between hybrid and heirloom tomatoes by Mike Walters To the naked eye, the only apparent difference between a hybrid tomato and an heirloom tomato is that the heirloom is uglier. It does not have the consistently red skin and perfectly smooth, round shape that you have grown accustomed to seeing in gr... More> Tips for growing heirloom tomatoes from seeds by Amelia Emery Heirloom tomatoes are by far some of the best tasting and unusual looking tomatoes a gardener can grow. Thanks to dedicated seed savers, hundreds of varieties that have been grown for generations are still in existence today. Heirloom to... More>
Organic container gardening: Growing heirloom tomatoes by Greg Spinks Heirloom tomatoes can easily be grown organically in containers. While many of the same good gardening steps used to grow great organic tomatoes in the vegetable garden, there are some adjustments with planting tomatoes in organic containers. Large ... More> Tips for growing heirloom tomatoes in cool climates. by Amelia Emery Heirloom tomatoes are exceedingly popular to grow in home gardens. They can be uniquely shaped, colored, and have a taste that cannot be matched by any hybrid tomato. Heirlooms are also popular at farmer’s markets and are also featured in gour... More>
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