Product Review: Windowbox.com's Heirloom Tomatoes

Heirloom tomatoes have been in existence for at least 50 years and are not hybrids. They have survived the test of time because of their great flavor. Organically grown tomatoes are grown without the use of synthetic chemicals or pesticides.

Windowbox.com, a Vernon, California based company, offers a great selection of organically grown heirloom tomato seedlings which they ship FedEx to your door. These healthy plants are grown in their organic California gardens. They are ready to be planted directly into your garden, saving you time, and providing you with an unbelievable variety of choices to choose from.

They simplify the process by offering varieties from their a la carte menu or one of their four collection offerings.

The a la carte menu offers a bountiful selection of more than 90 varieties of red, green, orange, yellow, white, pink, purple, black, striped, and bi-colored heirloom tomatoes. If you’re looking for a particular variety, you will want to check here. Each week they feature a different variety at a reduced price.

If you’re unfamiliar with heirloom tomatoes, start by experimenting with one or more of their tomato collections. They are available in packs of 3 and you can choose from the following collections:

American Classics - hardy, sturdy and distinctive flavored tomatoes of the past. This collection includes varieties such as Arkansas Traveler, Aunt Ruby’s German Green, Brandywine Pink, Cherokee Purple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Nebraska Wedding, and Radiator Charlie’s Mortgage Lifter.

Windowbox Wonders - These tomatoes are great for container growing. This collection includes varieties such as Stupice, Oregon Spring, Patio, Principe Borghese, Czech’s Bush, Patio Orange and Peacevine Cherry.

Flavor Kings - These tomatoes are the best of the best, prize winners. This collection includes such varieties as Black Krim, Paul Robeson, Pineapple, Black from Tula, Aussie, Pruden’s Purple, Anais Noire and Green Zebra.

Candy Box - Sweet-tasting cherry tomatoes make up this collection which includes varieties such as Sungold, Black Cherry, Snow White, Yellow Pear, Sugar Lump, Green Grape and Isis Candy.

Tomatoes begin shipping by climate on April 4th, so place your order soon as varieties are already selling out.

Tomatoes are one of the top home-grown fruits in the country. And who doesn’t relish the taste of a juicy, great tasting tomato straight from the garden. Give yourself a treat this year by growing some old-time favorites that our grandparents grew.

This year I’m testing out for the first time Paul Robeson, Black Cherry, Dr. Wyches Yellow and White Tomesal. Check out my garden blog, Simply Susan, this summer to see the results.

Visit Windowbox.com to order your organically-grown heirloom tomatoes before they sell out.

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