At long last, fresh tomatoes are in abundance again. To celebrate the fantastic flavors of vine-ripened, local tomatoes, Lockbriar Farms is hosting the 2nd Annual Tomato Tasting Event. More than 20 varieties of heirloom tomatoes will be available for sampling.
The tomatoes will range in color from almost white to deep purple and they will vary in size from little cherry tomatoes to gigantic beefsteak tomatoes.
Not only can attendees sample as many tomatoes as they would like, they may also vote for the one they think tastes the best. If a home gardener is growing a tomato that they would like to share, they are encouraged to bring some to the event.
“Last year’s array of tomatoes was just overwhelming”, according to Sabine Harvey, Horticulture Program Assistant at the University of Maryland Extension. “I tasted so many fabulous tomatoes. As I result I am growing some of them myself this year.”
Some of Harvey’s favorites were Persimmon, an orange tomato that does indeed have a persimmon flavor and Joe Thieneman’s Australian Heart, a beautiful red tomato. However, none beat Harvey’s all-time favorite, an heirloom paste tomato called Gilbertie.
In addition to sampling tomatoes, attendees can also sample some dishes featuring tomatoes. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions about growing and preserving tomatoes. Best of all, the heirloom tomatoes will be on sale for $2.99 a pound.
The event takes place on Saturday, August 13th from 11am until 1pm at Lockbriar Farms, located at 10051 Worton Road, Worton. The event is co-sponsored by the University of Maryland Extension Master Gardeners Program.
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