Manufacturer: Hirt's Gardens
Brand: Hirt's Gardens
TOMATO: Tomatoes are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, and the seeds are high in fiber. The green parts are mildly poisonous, which is not surprising, as tomatoes are closely related to both nightshade and tobacco. The tomato was originally believed to be poisonous when introduced into Europe, and was used solely as an ornamental plant during the 16th and 17th centuries. The first traces of its use as a food date back to the first half of the 18th century. Tomatoes are now a tasty ingredient in many dishes, and are used fresh, canned, stewed or even sun-dried.Big Zac Tomato: This prize winner was bred by Minnie Zaccaria, a New Jersey gardener who tirelessly sought the perfect cross-pollination of two heirlooms, finally creating this enormous tomato with fruits that repeatedly tip the scales at an amazing 4 to 6 lbs. We know that you'll love it for its quality and its size. An excellent tomato in every respect - meaty and delicious, very disease resistant, and true-growing each time it's planted. Furthermore, it has impeccable ancestors....a beautiful, red heirloom beefsteak-type, and a large, pink open-pollinated beefsteak heirloom. Ideal for slicing!
