Jersey Tomatoes…

Jersey tomatoesThe Jersey tomato was once looked upon as the sweetest tomato of the summer season. However due to its thin skin it became impossible to transport. This brought about cross breeding of the tomato which produced a thicker skin and the loss of flavor. Rutgers University was able to reinvent the actual 1934 version of the Jersey tomato. At its peak it represented 60% of all tomatoes sold. Rutgers agricultural programs once worked closely with Campbell Soup Company. It was discovered that Campbell still had the genetic material from the original parent plants which made the resurrection of the tomato possible. This is great news for  consumers who are tired of large tasteless tomatoes.  It is now possible to purchase either seedlings or seeds from these original tomatoes to grow in your own garden or purchase from your local small farmers.