Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a great holiday. It’s 2020, and a new year of gardening is before us. I don’t know about you, but I am ready to get back into my garden!
Last summer, I had the chance to grow some new tomato varieties. I officially have a new favorite tomato: Nonna’s Prize (VFF). It’s a new Gurney’s Choice tomato seed variety that we are introducing in our spring 2020 (request your copy of our new catalog here!).
Take my word for it; this is the richest-flavored tomato you will ever grow! It resembles an heirloom tomato in looks but grows like a hybrid, which is something I’ve personally always looked for in a tomato seed.
I think what I like most about this new tomato variety, aside from the taste, is the color and shape. It has the distinct, ribbed teardrop shape of a traditional Italian heirloom type, but it yields as well as our finest hybrids. It has a meaty texture and a tangy flavor, which is simply perfect for sauces and fresh eating. And did I mention they are highly disease resistant, and won’t crack or scar-like many heirlooms? Simply put, if you love growing tomatoes like me, you’ll love growing Nonna’s Prize!