k h a n h ’ s f a v o r i t e s
your heirloom tomato horizon beyond what’s offered at your
local farmer’s market or specialty store, try growing a few of
these lesser-known but very rewarding plants.
co sto lu to
If you like to stuff and
roast tomatoes, or make
your own juice, Costoluto
Genovese is an
outstanding choice. For
lovers of red, fresh-eating
tomatoes, Khanh
recommends Sioux,
exceptionally reliable in
very hot weather.
b ig ze b ra
Green zebra’s mammoth
brother adds big tomato
flavor and eye-catching
drama to sliced and
stacked tomato creations,
says Khanh. The red and
green striping continues
on the inside.
speckled
ro m an
Khanh likes this orange-
red paste tomato w
ith
yellow
stripes because it’s
very firm
and sweet and
has few
seeds—great for
pizzas, sauces, drying,
canning, and freezing.
g re a t w h ite
This heirloom
beefsteak
grows to about 10 ounces
and turns creamy white
when ripe. Khanh enjoys
its sweet-mild flavor and
low
acidity in fresh
summer salads.
