Shaker Tomato

(Solanum lycopersicum); Heritage - Centennial; a Slow Food Ark of Taste variety; a New York State Connection variety; Indeterminate; Minimum 20 seeds

First offered by New York State's Shaker Seed Company and popular in the American Civil War era, Shaker tomatoes were commonly grown for preserves rather than for fresh eating sliced. Meaty ribbed fruits are sweet with just the right amount of zesty tang - perfect for homemade catsup that offers a burst of summer sunshine on winter's gray days.

Be sure to check the Shaker Tomato Ark of Taste page for more information.