The first in an ongoing series – Exploring Tomatoes
WOW!! What a tomato! Introduced by Thompson and Morgan seed growers in 1992, Sungold is new to me this year. While at Tomatomania some home gardeners were extolling the plant’s virtues, and am I ever glad I was there to listen in. “You won’t believe how sweet it is.” “You will get tons.” “Pretty hardy.” That’s what I heard, and it was enough for me. This tomato is all that and more.
The fruit is borne on long trusses, and each of my Sungold tomatoes weighs between 1/4 and 1/2 ounce. My plant, which I put in the ground in April is already taller than I am. They are so sweet you will eat them out of hand, so if you plan to use them in a recipe, set them away from all the snackers in your home!
I hope you will be able to find some Sungolds this season. Check out your local Farmer’s Markets. I bet you will get lucky.
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