Redorta

[jackb]

A local surveyor gave me seeds for Redorta tomatoes that he purchased from Seeds of Italy. I only planted a few and they got off to a late start, but they are starting to take off. It is a San Marzano and we are looking forward to tying them fresh as well as for sauce. I was not too enthused at first, but I am starting to change my mind after seeing the fruit. Definitely will be saving seeds from this baby.

"San Marzano Redorta. Franchi Special Selection. Named for a mountain in the Alps, this is a very large (10-12 ounce) San Marzano type plum tomato. Indeterminate. Large, vigorous plant. This has real tomato flavor and is good to eat fresh, make sauce, can or dry."

 

[so lucky]

Pretty! Looks like a sweet pepper, with those shoulders.

 

[jackb]

When we first tried these my wife said that there was no juice and they were going to be dry. That is not the case, as they like a watermelon in that when you eat them the flesh is full of juice. Definitely, a do again variety. Very few seeds though.