The Longest Tomato
By Michelle Fabio
You’ve heard of heirloom, cherry, and plum tomatoes, but now you can also add “elongated tomato” to the list of tomato types.
Seed company Zeraim Gedera, known for its innovative vegetable development since 1952, has come up with a tomato that is, indeed, elongated—an elliptical shaped tomato that is said to be good for cooking as well as fresh dishes.
Amit Shiftan, one of Zeraim Gedera’s breeders, developed the elongated tomato, which are suitable for growing in various climate conditions.
Based on what Shai Leviatov, head of the tomato breeders at Zeraim Gedera, says, if you’re looking for a tomato that would be great on a sandwich, it seems that the elongated tomato is particularly suitable.
Leviatov says: “This new, superb program began in response to significant consumer demand for a tomato that remains firm and does not crush after cooking or slicing. It represents the Company’s vision of contributing to the health, nutritional quality and joy of consumers.”
Read more: The Elongated Tomato – An inseparable part of the culinary experience by Zeraim Gedera
