Tomatoes: Know before you grow

Jessie Atchison - Burpee Home Gardens Brand Manager, 2008-2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
 

Napa Grape Tomato

With more than 6,000 varieties available to plant in your garden, selecting the right tomato can be a little overwhelming. While Burpee Home Gardens has removed most of the guesswork by selecting the best tried-and-true varieties, some tomatoes are better for specific uses than others. There are varieties for paste, salsa, salads, sauces, soups and, best of all, for eating fresh on sandwiches and burgers.

For instance, if you’re looking for the perfect tomato to serve as hors d’oeuvres, try Napa Grape or Tomatoberry. They’re smaller, berry-sized fruits with super-sweet taste and aroma. Plus they look great on party trays!

When you want to enhance your salads, try the all-new Sweet Seedless. With no seeds to digest or store sugars, all its sweetness is ready for you to enjoy with each slice! Great for caprese salad recipes.

There are plenty more tomato applications and varieties to think about. Here’s a foolproof chart showing the best uses.

 
 
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