tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571081263807939052.post1232841847451142264..comments2024-02-23T01:24:11.910-05:00Comments on Penn State Extension Philadelphia Master Gardeners : Why Heirloom Tomatoes are WorthyLaddy Lauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01615587494839282292noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571081263807939052.post-55754366271740239182012-09-18T16:29:04.870-04:002012-09-18T16:29:04.870-04:00Sorry to get to you after the growing season, this...Sorry to get to you after the growing season, this question got lost in a sea of inquiry, I hope you can use this information to help you in your growing season next year. Heirlooms, by nature improve/adapt themselves according to their geographic location year after year. So theoretically, you can give any heirloom variety that appeals to you in flavor, color, growing habit a try and if it was grown by a grower from this region of eastern PA year after year for at least the past 2 years, you can trust that it will do well (with the right growing conditions of course) I can recommend that you get plants and or seed that was generated as close to your geographic location to achieve the best results possible. There are a lot of seed suppliers in the eastern PA area, mostly amish, and most likely will be selling in farmers markets in Philly. That being said there are varieties that historically originated in this region and have been doing well in this area for over 50 years : Brandywine varieties (such as OTV, Pink, and Red), Hartmans Yellow Gooseberry & Amish Paste. In my personal experience growing in Philadelphia, I've had success with : Cherokee Purple, Abraham Lincoln, Brown Berry, Brandywine to name my yearly standbys. Hope this helps you get started, Good luck next season!Philly MGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09052700921148629495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571081263807939052.post-78233276644593635492012-08-18T16:20:53.819-04:002012-08-18T16:20:53.819-04:00Can you recommend heirlooms that are well suited t...Can you recommend heirlooms that are well suited to Philadelphia?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com