Heirloom tomatoes are a non-hybrid variety of tomato. They come in a
wide variety of colors and sizes. They are also known as ugly tomatoes. Heirloom tomatoes have a shorter shelf life, are more fragile, and are less disease
resistant than most tomatoes making them harder to grow and more expensive to purchase. Stony Hill grows four different varieties of heirloom tomato: Brandywine Pink, Amana Orange, Cherokee Purple, and German Green Striped.
Brandywine Pink Heirloom Tomato
The brandywine pink variety are firm with a creamy texture.
Amana Orange Heirloom Tomato
The amana orange heirloom tomato is
sweeter than the average tomato and has a slightly tropical flavor.
Cherokee Purple Heirloom Tomato
The Cherokee purple heirloom tomato is very dense and juicy and has a very sweet, complex flavor.
German Green Striped Heirloom Tomato
The German green striped heirloom tomato has a sweet tart flavor with a hint of rich spiciness.
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