The Oxheart tomato is an heirloom, or old-fashioned, variety that produces large heart-shaped fruit, hence its name. The plants are available from seed catalogs that specialize in often hard-to-find heirloom vegetables, from online dealers, or through reputable garden centers. Does this Spark an idea?
Characteristics
Oxheart tomatoes are indeterminate, which means the sprawling plants will grow and produce fruit until killed by frost and reach heights of 10 feet. Their fruits often are large, sometimes weighing 2 lbs. or more. Their high acid content makes them a good choice for canning.
Varieties
While only basic Oxheart tomato varieties such Anna Russian and Orange Russian are available as plants, the seed is available in many varieties, including Yellow Oxheart, Pink Oxheart, Strawberry Oxheart, and Orange Oxheart.
Sources
Oxheart tomato plant dealers include many online retailers such as Harris Seeds (http://www.harrisseeds.com/storefront/p-12697-tomato-heirloom-collection.aspx), Laurel's Heirloom Tomatoes (http://heirloomtomatoplants.com/), with an inclusive listing at http://www.localharvest.org/ark-product.jsp?id=127.
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