Tomato 'Large Red'

I grew a dozen of these plants for the first time in 2010. They were a heirloom seed from Baker Creek Farms. The size was small to aver...Read Moreage. They make a great fresh tomato but because of the ridges they are difficult to can. I didn't try dehydrating this year but will next year. As for disease they seemed better than most of the 12 varieties I grew. I will grow at least another dozen in 2011.

8-16 oz great flavored bright red beefsteaks, usually with highly ruffled/fluted shoulders.

This pre-1830 variety was documented as being grown in Hancock, Mass., by the Shakers in the 1830's. In 1865 Fearing Burr stated, "from t...Read Morehe time of introduction...the large red was almost the only kind cultivated, or even commonly known." Unique, 12-oz. fruit are deeply fluted and have a sweet, rich tomato flavor. A rare treasure for historic gardeners.