Tomatoes are the most popular of all. And for good reason: they can be grown anywhere, in the ground or in pots, and there are thousands of varieties to suit all tastes.
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Some varieties to try
For the first tomatoes on the block:
- Moneymaker
- Golden Bison
- Fourth of July
- Early Girl
- Siberia
To top your famous ½-pound burgers:
- Cherokee Purple
- Red Brandywine
- Supersteak Hybrid
- Big Beef
- Celebrity
- Mountain Merit
For heirloom-style taste, shape and colour:
- Black Krim
- Pineapple
- Old Time Tasty
- Black Pearl Hybrid
- Fleurette
- Buffalosun
Something your kids will love to grow and eat:
- Green Zebra
- Peacevine
- Galina
- Sweet 100
- Sungold
- Tomatoberry Garden
- Candyland
- Pepe
Planting tip:
Plant your tomatoes deep, with just the top and a few leaves showing. They will put out additional roots along the stem, producing stronger, sturdier plants.
Garden companions:
basil, chives, marigolds, nasturtium, strawberries
Fact:
Refrigeration temporarily reduces the strength of (Z)-3-hexenal, the key fragrance chemical in a tomato. Let them come back up to room temperature before serving for maximum flavour.
