Earl Tomato
Price: $4.45
SKU: 34031451Originally sent to us by our friend, author and tomato expert Craig LeHoullier, he told us that 'Earl' was, "... one of the best tomatoes I've eaten." Since Craig has sampled thousands of varieties in his life, this is saying a lot! Craig rated it a nine on his "1 to 10 scale," noting that it was on par with 'Brandywine'.
The 'Earl' tomato was sent to Craig by Emily Chitwood of Hull, Georgia in 2022. She had recently received the variety from her friends, the Escoe family of Colbert, Georgia. They were originally gifted the seeds for this tomato from Earl Sartain's sister, Ruth, in the early 2000s.
As it was told to Emily, Henry "Earl" Sartain of Danielsville, Georgia served in the United States Army in Germany during the World War II. While stationed there, he collected the seed and brought it back home when his term of service had ended. His family has grown the variety ever since. It was released by the Victory Seed Company to the gardening public for the 2024 season.
Brand new limited release for 2024.
Full light and cooler temps (60° to 70°) will help to prevent the seedlings from becoming too leggy. If plants become rootbound before you can safely set them into the ground, transplant them into larger pots.
Harden off plants before planting outside. Young plants are very susceptible to frost and sunburn damage. Avoid too much nitrogen. Water evenly but not in excess.
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Customer Reviews:
By Michael (North Carolina) on January 3, 2025
This is the best tomato I have ever grown. I think it has a bit of whatever makes the Hulk big and green. Planted in ten gallon pots and they still grew ten feet tall. Gorgeous leaves. Stems like Jack's beanstalk. Delicious big red fruit.
By Emily Chitwood (Hull, GA) on December 9, 2023
I've grown Earl for several years and he is truly the best flavored tomato I've ever eaten.
