Part of Hanna’s Tomato Tastings 2008 I was thinking when I bought this that the name might have something to do with being as big as a bear claw (which would be a valid observation as they are huge) but… Read more ›

Part of Hanna’s Tomato Tastings 2008 Mmmmm… Chocolate. The mere mention of chocolate is enough to turn most women into La Femme Homer Simpson. So, when I found a tomato named Chocolate Stripes, how could I resist? And my, my,… Read more ›

Part of Hanna’s Tomato Tastings 2008 I ordered this tomato again, because last year the plant apparently could not deal with the rigors of living and commited suicide. It failed to thrive and died for no reason I could determine… Read more ›

Part of Hanna’s Tomato Tastings 2008 So I bought this tomato because I thought, “Gee, how cool, a Japanese tomato.” Stupid me. Despite all evidence to the contrary (mainly the NAME), this tomato is actually a Russian tomato. No one… Read more ›

Part of Hanna’s Tomato Tastings 2008 “Dr. Jones, hand over ze Green Moldovan… or ve kill ze girl.” Really, the name sounds like some kind of rare green jeweled idol that could lead to the end of humanity if it… Read more ›

Part of Hanna’s Tomato Tastings 2008 I grew up in hillbilly country. Cow tipping was not just a nightly pastime, it was a certified sport. I have often wondered if there was a difference between a redneck and a hillbilly.… Read more ›

Part of Hanna’s Tomato Tastings 2008 I bought these seeds in an effort to find a good early ripening tomato. Being in Cleveland, the growing season can fluctuate dramatically from one year to the next. This means that for the most… Read more ›

Part of Hanna’s Tomato Tastings 2008 This was a freebie tomato seed packet that came with the tomato seeds I actually wanted. As you may have guessed, Wayahead is a clever play on the fact that these tomatoes are an… Read more ›

Part of Hanna’s Tomato Tastings 2008 This just looked like a fun tomato. A giant strawberry is the basic description. Who could argue with that? This tomato is touted as a “red” tomato, but has hung on the vine for… Read more ›

Part of Hanna’s Tomato Tastings 2008 This little tomato here has the unique distinction of being the very first tomato that I will eat from my garden. To be honest, I am really hoping it is not a good tomato… Read more ›