Q: I was wondering if you would address the subject of heirloom tomatoes. Will heirlooms perform well in our climate? Is the taste of heirlooms really superior to the taste of modern tomatoes? Are ...

East Bay Times: Time Is Ripe: Heirloom tomatoes hitting East Bay farmers’ markets soon

For those who appreciate a tomato’s simplest, most delicious form, the arrival of summer’s exquisite heirloom tomatoes is a yearly delight. They’re being harvested now, and you can look forward to the ...

Buffalo News: All hail the tomato Whether heirloom or hybrid, now is the time to celebrate our homegrown bounty

All hail the tomato Whether heirloom or hybrid, now is the time to celebrate our homegrown bounty

If you haven’t had the chance or pleasure to grow heirloom tomatoes, try it this year. There are slicers, beefsteaks, cherries, and more to explore when it comes to the passed-down, open-pollinated ...

You’ve probably seen gnarled, colorful tomatoes in the supermarket produce section, perhaps off-season, labeled “heirloom.” They may look enough like the real thing, but you won’t get the full story ...

MSN: What Is An Heirloom Tomato, And Why Are They So Appealing?

Heirloom tomatoes sound fancy, and they kind of are. This is especially true if you use them in a caprese salad or to upgrade a bacon, lettuce, tomato, and caviar sandwich. In the world of these juicy ...