The Amazing History of Tomatoes

Tomatoes are the favorite plant of American gardeners. Knowing the story behind different varieties can make them even more special. Gardener Scott shares some of his favorite tomato information and tomato history. Video (#137)

"Epic Tomatoes" by Craig LeHoullier

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[shadyman]

Ha, I’m getting a top notch education watching You Tube. You are an excellent gardener and instructor!

[farmcrafttheosbornnbstea]

That is an interesting story for your tomato. I will be looking out for the Galileo Moon in the future!

[fiveminutegardener]

I love growing seeds that have a good story. I grow a bean in England that was carried by the Cherokee on the Trail of Tears walk from their land so they clearly loved it. I love that I can grow it from so far away

[elisataylor]

Last year I grew Cherokee Purple and had very good luck from purchased seedlings. This year I'm going to try to grow some from seed. My supplies and seeds will be in this week. I'm excited!

[sharonlynn]

Opalka is my last year favorite. It was the only one that survived hurricane Dorian and kept producing great paste tomatoes for months after. I love your videos!

[GrownByHand]

Amazing stories! I hope to one day grow the Galileo Moon, how fantastic that would be. Keep up the great content! Looking forward to your next Live Cast!

[BrianHoneywell-bq]

Your Galileo moon tomato is also called BKX or black Krim potato leaf mutation. I grew it last year and it is amazing! Bought the seeds from renaissance farm site

[rachelellinger]

love the stories ....i think you are the mr. rogers of garding love what you bring to us

[sonyasmith]

I so enjoy all of your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise. You seem like such a kind and gentile person. Should have guessed you were in education!

[lulasalem]

Thank you so much for this video. Knowing the history and stories makes our produce that much more meaningful. It gives me so much happiness that many heirlooms are alive and well. I can't wait until your new variety is available!

[millicentrowan]

Thank you for your tomato stories! You always cheer me up.

[derekcox]

Well mr Scott I sure hope to see that Galileo moon tomato !! Is it nerdy to love tomatoes?! I think not! ....well maybe a little...but mostly NOT! I loved this episode I love tomatoes. It’s not at all surprising to me that most gardeners love tomatoes, grow tomatoes and want to know more about tomatoes other gardeners love to grow. The tomato might well be the most amazing veg/fruit of all time! 🤓

[jirinasatavova]

Hi Scott, I love tomatoes, I grow them every year from seeds, and then I plant about 30 seedlings in a polytunnel. garden without tomatoes can not.

[generoyal]

Great stories! Brads Atomic Grape is my favorite so far, but I'm a young gardener. Trying at least 14 varieties this year, and would love to get my hands on some Galileo Moon seed someday.

[andreacoyle]

Omg. That is so cool. Keep us updated. I am going to order some when they are ready!!

[denisedicks]

Thanks for this video! The book that turned me on to tomatoes was "100 Heirloom Tomatoes for the American Garden" by Dr. Carolyn Male. Way back from the GardenWeb days when Dr. Carolyn and Craig LeHoullier used to post there. Then, we all moved over to Tomatoville. I have since learned that Dr. Carolyn passed away a few years ago. Here are some of my favorites: Carbon, Cherokee Chocolate, Marianna's Peace, Stump of the World (huge plant for me), Omar's Lebanese, Earl's Faux, Old Wyandotte, and no list is complete without Brandywine (Sudduth strain). For hybrids, you can't forget Sun Gold cherry tom's.

[jeribrockington]

I love the stories and will visit the library to read further.... when the Coronavirus is cleaned up! I believe in research. I have purchased to add to my tomatoe collection for this summer Krim. I grew many different varieties last year but in them I did not have success with Kellogg breakfast tomato. Not sure if I will try again this year. This far I have 12 different varieties including Russian. I find your programs very educational. 👍🏽

[backyardediblegarden]

Very interesting stories - thanks for sharing! Love growing different varieties of tomatoes. They look very pretty in different colors and sizes when put together on a salad.

[Junzar]

I have been growing microdwarf tomatoes all winter long. It is so much fun to eat a fresh picked tomato inJanuary, February and March!

[adampetherick]

It is amazing the story behind the Cherokee purple tomato..thankyou. I hope you do more video of the history of the tomato..