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'Old Flame' Tomato (86 days)
This vigorous indeterminate heirloom held up to the blight better than most but did eventually succumb. Fruits were large and gorgeous sliced and arranged on a platter. In our North Carolina test garden, 'Old Flame' rotted very quickly in hot weather. But for those beguiled by beauty (and who isn't), this is a winner.
 
The Organic Gardening test garden in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, is where we evaluate new varieties as well as grow old favorites.

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