There are more than 10,000 tomato varieties.

There are more than 10,000 tomato varieties.
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Five Tomato Varieties You Must Try

There are thousands of tomato varieties being cultivated worldwide. Here are five worth sinking your teeth into!

Champagne Cherry

A golden yellow cherry tomato variety originating from France. It has a vibrant and sweet flavour with big character. Refreshing tropical acidity with a sweet lingering finish that is perfect for salads.

Cherokee Purple

A round, bulbous shape about the size of a fist, with purple-pink flesh. The flavour is superb with a wonderful balance of sweet and sour. Thin-skinned and best picked as soon as the fruits ripen. 

Green Zebra Tomato

A medium, green-yellow striped tomato with a subtle, tart taste. The flavour is somehow delicate, yet irresistibly rich with a lovely tartness that’s almost zesty. Let them ripen fully on the vine to ensure a balanced taste. 

Brandywine

Known for their huge size, terrific taste and pumpkin-like ridges. They come in a range of colours including red, pink, orange, yellow and even black. Their distinctive potato-plant-like leaves set them apart from most other varieties.

San Marzano

A prized plum tomato, which is thinner and more pointed than Roma. The flesh is slightly thicker with fewer seeds and the taste is stronger, sweeter and less acidic. Considered the tastiest plum tomatoes especially when grown in volcanic-rich soils near Naples.

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