Even when you know a thing or two about tomatoes, the wide world of the much-loved fruit is enormous — there are at least 10,000 varieties out in the world. That might seem hard to believe when you ...

An heirloom is generally considered to be a variety that has been passed down through several generations of gardeners because of its valued characteristics. Farmers look for flavor, shape, texture ...

For those who appreciate a tomato’s simplest, most delicious form, the arrival of summer’s exquisite heirloom tomatoes is a yearly delight. They’re being harvested now, and you can look forward to the ...

Q. I am thinking of growing cherry tomatoes in my garden this year. How many plants should I grow for my wife and myself? I prefer to grow heirloom organic vegetables in my garden. A. Recipes using ...

Summer menus are densely enriched with heirloom tomatoes. These unusual varieties, originally a backyard crop that has now been commercialized, are grown from the seeds of hundreds of nonhybrid ...

Foster Hill Farm hasn’t yet planted its tomato crop this year, but will be putting seeds in the ground in mid-to-late May that will produce more than 130 varieties of tomatoes. Kim Milikowski, who ...

My tomatoes may not be bigger than yours. They may not be redder than yours. They have, however, logged more miles than yours. Let me explain. Back in January, I wrote a column about my friends, Matt ...

In the world of tomatoes, good things truly do come in small packages. Typically, no larger than the size of a golf ball, cherry tomatoes are a prime example — with tender skin and a juicy interior, ...