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'Aunt Ginny's Purple' Tomatoes
 
Sub-Category: Standard
Main-Season
Heirloom
 
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Description: Open pollinated. Main season, beefsteak type. Indeterminate, potato-leaved plants bear deep pink, 12- to 16-ounces, mostly smooth fruit very little cracking. About 75 to 85 days to maturity.
Days To Maturity: 75-85
Seed Sources: Reimer Seeds - updated in 2014

 
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Overall: (3.7 Stars)Overall
Taste: (3.0 Stars)Taste
Yield: (2.3 Stars)Yield
Ease/Reliability: (2.7 Stars)Ease/Reliability
 
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Reviewed on 01/03/2015 by klossoke - An experienced gardener

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Howard, Maryland, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

Ok, but would not grow again because of rough irregular fruit, variable size .
 

Reviewed on 02/21/2010 by OhioMG - An experienced gardener

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Huron, Ohio, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

2009 was a bad year to be a warm loving crop, but these beauties started on early and just kept coming. Flavor was much preferred over Prudens Purple and Purple Passion, both of which we grew as well. These were flavorful, sweet and well-balanced with just enough tomato tang. Meaty fruit in the 12-16 oz range. We bought the seed for the name as I had a much beloved Aunt Ginny of my own. We'll keep growing it for the same reason the original "Aunt Ginny" saved seed on this one. Production-Flavor-Healthy Plants make for one outstanding tomato.
 
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Reviewed on 03/19/2007 by GardenMom - A novice gardener

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Albany, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

I grew this tomato because my name is Ginnie (soon I'll be an Aunt!). It's not the most prolific tomato, but it's delicious, and huge! The flavor is on-par with Brandywine, and I've had more luck in production with Aunt Ginny. Sadly, with the limited space in my garden, I'm not planning on growing it this year, but the flavor alone (not to mention the name) will welcome it back in my garden in upcoming seasons.
 
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