Tomato Heaven

The Sungold tomatoes are producing abundantly these days. I look at this row and think of Christmas.

The season for vine-ripened tomatoes is nearing its prime. Up until now, I've had to harvest most of my low-lying tomatoes before they were fully ripe in order to prevent the field mice from getting to them first. I'm glad to say that this is not an issue with the higher-tiered tomatoes. As a result, I'm learning to be a bit more patient when it comes to harvesting them.

Surprising, only about half of my 40 or so plants are producing a good number of ripe tomatoes these days. Here are photos of a few as are right now, as well as some harvest pics. Enjoy!

The low-lying Red Siberian tomatoes are a favorite of the field mice. Luckily, the semi-indeterminate vines produce an abundant amount of fruit.

I received the seeds for this Cuor di Bue tomato as a gift from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. The tomatoes have an interesting ox-heart shape and meaty interior.

The Cherokee Purples have displayed a multitude of shades this summer. Oddly enough, some of them have a bronze complexion these days.


The first Brandywines are beginning to ripen. These are some of the largest tomatoes in the garden.


These Green Zebras looked exceptionally yellow when I picked them the other day.


Cuor Di Bue Tomato - Please excuse the tomato pollination-covered hands.


A perfectly ripe Cherokee Purple tomato just begging to be consumed.


The first vine-ripened Brandywine of the season.


These Clear Pink Early tomatoes were surprisingly sweet.


Finally, my all-around favorite so far this year has to be the Amish Paste. This may very well be the best tasting tomato you can possibly grow.