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Field Notes: Piennoli at Meadow’s Mirth!
Just in from the amazing farmers at Meadow’s Mirth in Stratham, NH — bellisimi! They grew out the Principe Borghese from several sources, and also the grappoli. Thank-you Josh and Jean for helping to make these happen! If you’ve been … Continue reading
Masseria Aprile, Locorotondo, Puglia
Pomodori appesi hanging in the corner of the breakfast room at Masseria Aprile, from which we gathered seeds, November 5, 2010.
Hanging tomatoes in Lecce, Puglia
Pomodori appesi for sale at the public market in Lecce, Puglia, October 2010. (Top and bottom photographs courtesy of Linda Lenk.)
Piennolo tomatoes
From what I can tell, the Principe Borghese are the same as what are known as Piennolo Tomatoes in Southwest Italy. From Cooks Info: Piennolo Tomatoes Principe Borghese Tomatoes range in size from that of a grape tomato to a small … Continue reading
8.21.11 Grappoli & Aprile
Grappoli d’Inverno pomodorini. Aprile pomodorini.
Grappoli d’Inverno
More information about the Grappoli d’Inverno tomatoes, from Poky Heirlooms: Italian variety used for hanging during winter. This is the variety that allows you to be eating “fresh” tomatoes at Christmas. Right before the first frost, pull the plant from … Continue reading
7.3.11 Principe Borghese
First fruit, Principe Borghese.
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