Trophy Tomato

The Trophy tomato plant is an indeterminate tomato vine, with dense, bright green leaves and an upright growing habit that is bushy, but requires staking. The scarlet red tomatoes are large and oblate, borne in clusters of four or five, and are heavily ribbed, with distinct scarring on the flower end. Interior flesh is red, with thick walls, large seed cells, and a fleshy firm central mass. It is good for eating fresh and also withstands canning well. It has a sweet, mildly acidic flavor, is juicy, and ideal for slicing or canning.

The Trophy tomato was introduced by Colonel George Waring of Newport, Rhode Island in 1870. At the time, the seed packets sold for the exorbitant price of $5.00 per seed pack (or 25¢ per seed), which is the equivalent of $70 in today’s currency. Those purchasing the seeds paid the high price for they were attempting to win a $100 prize for the largest specimen tomato.