I've had decent heirloom tomatoes this year: Cherokee Purple, Rutgers, and German Queen.
We've been eating the Cherokee Purple and Rutgers. Have several German Queens on the vine, but not close to ripe yet.
I really like the Cherokee Purple tomatoes. They have a rich color, dense meat, and good (almost sweet) flavor.
Here are slices of Cherokee Purple compared with Rutgers (a more traditional-looking red fruit tomato).
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Cherokee Purple (top) and Rutgers |