Orange Blossom

Most of the tomatoes we grow are heirloom varieties. Heirloom varieties have been grown for decades with the seeds being saved and handed down for generations. One exception is the Orange Blossom tomato. We grow this for the great flavor and early ripening. The fruit are round and smooth with a lovely light orange color. I found the this variety to be resistant to the dreaded blossom end rot and it did not crack which is a problem with a lot of tomatoes.

This week was our first week of the season selling tomatoes at the Richmond Farmers' Market. We had several varieties with plenty of samples for everyone who stopped by. I enjoy having folks taste all the different kinds of tomatoes and comparing their flavor and texture. By the end of the day it was apparent that the two winners for taste were heirloom variety Mortgage Lifter and Orange Blossom. While not as mild as some yellow varieties, Orange Blossom definitely has a milder tomato flavor, while still being rich and juicy. An added bonus is that Orange Blossom has more Vitamin C and Beta Carotene than yellow varieties. As the season progresses I will be talking about the cultivation, harvest and flavor of other tomato varieties we grow at One Love Farm.