Early Girl Tomatoes
Estimated Inventory, lb : 0
Description/Taste
Early Girl tomatoes are round in shape with a slightly flatten shoulder at its stem end, and approximately the size of a tennis ball at full maturity. The smooth skin is bright red with a glossy sheen. Early Girl tomatoes are meaty and can be quite sweet and concentrated in flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Early Girl tomatoes are available during the summer and into the fall.
Current Facts
Early Girl tomatoes botanically known as Lycopersicon esculentum was originally classfied as Solanum lycopersicum. Early Girl tomatoes are popular for the flavor they impart and their early season appearance. These bright red tomatoes are often dry-farmed, meaning the plant is cut off after early irrigation and the roots are left to stress and struggle to reach water and the result is what some call the ideal tomato.