Tomato, Chesnovy (85 days)

Solanum esculentum

A unique cultivar from Ukraine. All tomatoes are originally from the Mexican highlands near Oaxaca. This variety is unlike anything that you've ever seen! Rather than a globe shaped fruit more typical of tomatoes, Chesnovy's fruits look like a bunch of cherry tomatoes all connected together.  Fruits can grow up to 14 ounces and are definitely a conversation starter.  Another name for them is "the traveler's tomato", as travelers would carry them on journeys and tear off chunks to eat out of hand.  Flavor is mild sweet and approachable. 

(1/4 g. ≈ 50 seeds)