Garden writer, Emma Biggs, explains why she took a shine to this brilliant little tomato
Harrowsmith Jr
Harrowsmith Jr. – Pumpkin-Shaped Rumi Banjan Tomato
I was scouting tomato seeds last winter at a seed swap when I came across a variety called ‘Rumi Banjan.’ The package was a small coin envelope labelled only with the variety name and year the seed was saved. There was no description, so I had no idea what to expect...
Harrowsmith Jr. – Emma’s Tomato Patch A Tomato Variety Compact Enough for Windowsills
Perfect for Small Spaces This year I grew ‘House’ tomato for the first time. I came home with a couple of plants after Dad and I saw tomato expert Linda Crago from Tree and Twig Heirloom Vegetable Farm at a gardening event. Linda’s table was covered with ‘House’...
Harrowsmith Jr. – Litchi Tomato has Amazing Flavour (and Lots of Prickles!)
Here is a tomato relative to try out on friends who don’t like tomatoes. Just don’t tell them that it has “tomato” in its name. I have friends who don’t like fresh tomatoes, but love this fantastic fruit! I love litchi tomato for its flavour. But it is prickly. Don’t...