Mama Irene’s is a large, pink tomato with fleshy, juicy fruits that can weigh up to 800 g when grown on our farm. Its sweetness is balanced by a delicate tartness and a full-bodied aroma. Thick slices are a great choice for sandwiches and summer salads.
The history of the seeds traces back to Irene Zeleney, who sold tomatoes at a market in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Alice Yeaman from North Carolina preserved the seeds and shared the variety in the 1999 Seed Savers Exchange catalog. The name honors Ms. Irene.
This tall plant with potato-like leaves needs sturdy support. The fruit ripens about 80 days after transplanting the seedlings. A similar combination of pink, fleshy fruit and potato-like foliage can also be found in the “Brandywine” variety.
