There's something about the Heirlooms. Xani tried to explain it, but I still don't get it.
it's simple really.
"heirloom" doesn't refer to one particular type of tomato, but rather any genetic strain of tomato (or other fruit/veggie for that matter) that has been continually passed down, unaltered by man.
in this modern age, many fruits/vegetables (especially tomatoes) are genetically engineered or bred to be easily shippable. in the tomato's case, this results in a product that you can bounce like a rubber ball, and has just as much flavor as said ball.
heirloom varieties of tomatoes haven't had the flavor bred out of them, so they still taste like tomatoes. it's a weird concept, I know.
I'd think it's safe to say that you like tomatoes, you'd just never really had one until 2-3 years ago.
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Date: 2005-08-26 04:11 pm (UTC)it's simple really.
"heirloom" doesn't refer to one particular type of tomato, but rather any genetic strain of tomato (or other fruit/veggie for that matter) that has been continually passed down, unaltered by man.
in this modern age, many fruits/vegetables (especially tomatoes) are genetically engineered or bred to be easily shippable. in the tomato's case, this results in a product that you can bounce like a rubber ball, and has just as much flavor as said ball.
heirloom varieties of tomatoes haven't had the flavor bred out of them, so they still taste like tomatoes. it's a weird concept, I know.
I'd think it's safe to say that you like tomatoes, you'd just never really had one until 2-3 years ago.