Tomato (Italian Assisi Tomato)

Assisi Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) This rare heirloom variety from Assisi, Italy has a rich umami flavor and hints of minerals. The glorious lobes of this medium sized tomato make it aesthetically unique and the plants are very productive. The meaty flesh make this a great variety for salads and sandwiches and the shape makes it a great variety to stuff too. The color of the fruits is generally solid red though the occasional fruit has some yellow flesh streaked within. Generally 300-400 gram fruit occasionally over 1lb. (Indeterminate) Origin: The parent seed of our Assisi tomato was given to us by a friend and monk who lived at the Abbey of St. Peter in Assisi, Italy until his passing. Founded in the 10th century, the Abbey is inhabited by a small community of monks belonging to the Cassinese Congregation. The monastery has supported a hospital for the sick, an agricultural colony, and an orphanage run by the Stigmata Sisters.  Recipe Idea: Our friend, the late monk Lucca, recommen