Frankenstein-like scars and a closed hole appear on this heirloom tomato. Known as zippering, the scar is caused by the blossom’s anther sticking to the developing fruit.
July 27, 2024
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The ripening tomato is a sight to behold in the garden. It’s certainly the pomme d'amour of my eye. A warm-season crop, tomatoes are one of the most commonly grown vegetables in the home garden. But while they are relatively easy to grow, I consider tomatoes the “Prima Donnas” of the garden.