Question for Dan Gill: I am very interested in growing heirloom tomatoes, but many of the varieties that I plant don't seem to do too well for me. My Creole and most cherry varieties do quite well. I ...

The word “heirloom” likely conjures an image of the past, and when it comes to growing food, the implication is mostly accurate. But while some try to define heirloom cultivars by age — at least 50 ...

Sometime during the spring, backyard food growers will decide what kind of tomatoes to grow: heirlooms or hybrids. Hybrid varieties have had the benefit of genetic tinkering that allows for some cool ...

Q: We were given 'Yellow Pear' tomato seeds from tasty, low-acid fruit. When and how do I plant them? — M.T., Houston A: Seed from hybrid tomatoes do not come true, but heirloom tomatoes such as ...

From seed catalogs and roadside stands to menus, we often see the phrase “heirloom tomato.” Let’s look at what the term heirloom means, and the differences between heirloom and hybrid tomatoes.

A. Select ripened tomatoes from the most vigorous plants with the best-tasting fruit. Scoop out seeds and the gel that surrounds them. Put the seeds and gel into a jar, cover with water and put a lid ...

In a supermarket full of uniformity, the variety of heirloom tomato shapes really stands out. Piled next to lines and lines of identical Roma and Beefsteak tomatoes, the colors and lumps of heirlooms ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. The online seed store Tomato Fest is extending its annual heirloom ...

Brandywine, Cherokee Purple, Radiator Charlie’s Mortgage Lifter -- these are names that make a tomato lover’s heart race. They conjure up images of backyard plants grown from hard-sought seeds, of ...

Heirloom tomatoes, with their vibrant colors and unique flavors, are becoming a favorite in kitchens across the globe ...