No one will ever mistake a garden fruit for a candy bar. But flavorful, homegrown tomatoes that taste sweet are a treat in their own right.Numerous varieties are able to claim the
23 of the Best Slicing Tomatoes to Grow in Your Garden
23.06.2023 - 00:48 / gardenerspath.com / Rose Kennedy
23 of the Best Slicing Tomatoes to Grow in Your GardenAt the start of the new year, seed catalogs hold me spellbound, particularly as I try to decide which slicing tomatoes I will plant this year.
I attempt to be conservative when selecting how many of these Solanum lycopersicum varietieswill fit in my raised beds, especially since I also like to grow determinate paste tomatoes for canning, and maybe a cherry variety or two.
But the types known as “sandwich” or “slicer” tomatoes challenge my resolve to plant a practical amount. They’re typically thin-skinned and richly flavored, the best for fresh eating.
Beefsteak plants usually produce the largest sandwich tomatoes, while others with the “slicer” designation yield smaller, six- to eight-ounce fruits.
When they’re in season, I’ll eat at least one per day in a caprese salad, fresh salsa, or a sandwich.
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There’s a real advantage to being able to grow tomatoes for fresh eating in your own garden. These particular varieties don’t ordinarily pack or travel well, so they’re not always available commercially, or even at the farmers market.
Which type is best? I’m eager to share my hard-won knowledge on this matter, acquired over years of catalog browsing and growing different types in my home garden.
Some that I’ll recommend are heirlooms, while others are hybrids that have been bred to increase disease resistance without sacrificing flavor.
Ready to check out the.possibilities? Here’s the lineup:
As we delve into these standout tomato choices, you should be prepared for your mouth to water in anticipation of this summer’s harvest, and for your hands to start itching to get
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