Today’s tomato pic is Alpha. Fantastic! First time growing, first bite screams BLT. Bright and sweet with plenty of acidity. This is the seed catalog write up: We believe this very rare tomato — which we got from the USDA, and they got from the Cheyenne (Wyoming) Horticultural Station in 1963 — is the same 'Alpha' tomato introduced by legendary seedsman James J.H. Gregory of Marblehead, Massachusetts, in 1880. Gregory considered 'Alpha' to be unique both for its earliness and its toughness, withstanding cracking even after a big rain. The fruit is medium-sized to large, round, symmetrical, and bright red, with a rich flavor to match. A great heirloom red tomato for the market farmer or home use.

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Today’s tomato variety: Costoluto di Cremona This is the write up from the seed catalog. I fully agree. I ate it with olive oil, balsamic and mozzarella. 🤤 Flattened globe fruits weighing 8–16 oz (size varies by selection). Bold, fruity sweetness up front with bright acidity and a savory, savory-umami finish; aromatic and complex with pronounced tomato perfume. Glossy scarlet to deep red skin wraps dense, flesh with well-defined locules and a rich, full tomato flavor. Texture is juicy yet substantial, making Costoluto equally superb for fresh slicing, rustic salads, bruschetta and slow-roasted sauces where its extra juice and intense flavor shine. ~75–85 days #gardenstr

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