Heirloom tomatoes are old - fashioned varieties that you might not bump on supermarket shelves . But organic James Leonard Farmer in Northern California ( and elsewhere ) have re - discovered many heirloom varieties — some are offer at Fannie Merritt Farmer ' marketplace and specialty stores . Heirlooms do n’t always look as unvarying as newer hybrid types of tomatoes and they might not store or ship as well , but you will likely check that their gustation is second to none .

Black Krim Tomato

The Black Krim love apple originated on the island of Krim on the Black Sea , which is Benjamin West of Russia and north of Turkey . It is such a deep bolshie its colour is almost chocolate , and the sense of taste creates fans of all who try this one . One farmer in California grows this motley and sell it at farmer ’s securities industry .

Brandywine Tomato

The Brandywine tomato come from The Amish farmers on the East Coast of the U.S. It has gained popularity in Northern California for its large size , up to one pound , thin peel with a fairly pink colour and " sometime - fashioned real tomato tone " that balances sourness with sweetness , according to Seasonalchef.com . big beefsteak - type tomatoes such as the Brandywine require a long , warm growing season to ripen and do best in inland Northern California gardens .

Stupice Tomato

The Stupice Lycopersicon esculentum is a prolific , other fruit heirloom tomato from Czechoslovakia . The taste is consider " exception , " according to the Seeds of Change vane internet site ( see resourcefulness ) . This is a upright love apple for slightly cool , foggy area of Northern California because it commence to ripen earlier than some other Lycopersicon esculentum .

Green Zebra Tomato

If you need an strange looking tomato , the Green Zebra is the one to choose . It scares some traditional love apple lovers off with its icteric - greenish color when ripe , but its flavor is " bright and acidic , " according to Seeds of Change . The yield contact four to six ounces and the plants bring on large numbers of this strange love apple . You ’ll know when to pick Green Zebras when they lose their shining green colouration and become more yellow , almost in stripes . Green Zebras also execute well in Northern California ’s fog belt ammunition .

Amish Paste Tomato

A meaty tomato with small washy succus , the Amish library paste is a good choice for a smaller , Roma - eccentric heirloom Lycopersicon esculentum in Northern California . The plant bring out an abundance of red , pointed 10 - ounce tomatoes with few seed and a skilful tomato taste that works well in sauce and salsas . The Amish paste tomato does n’t ripen as early as some of the other cherry and paste type , but if you desire to make spaghetti sauce or salsa , this is a right selection for inland garden in Northern California .

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