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Many heirloom tomatoes are high in cancer-fighting antioxidants, such as these beautiful, non-GMO, heirloom Black Cherry tomatoes!

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Heirloom, hybrid, GM-Oh My! Understanding the differences
April 19, 2025 1:06 a.m.

Heirloom, hybrid, GM-Oh My! Understanding the differences

I was recently trolled on social media for a “too-perfect” photo of Sasha’s Altai heirloom tomatoes. Given their origins in Siberia, I promoted the tomatoes' early-producing qualities and adaptability to our cooler growing conditions. The image showcased beautiful red, ripe, and uniform fruit — picture perfect!