These tomato seeds crossed over the Ohio River at Ripley. This heirloom tomato must be protected and more widely grown and enjoyed, not just for its high culinary quality, but because it speaks to the critical importance of African-American communities in the history of American agriculture. I have another neat story about an Ohio heirloom tomato called Aunt Lous Underground Railroad. The fact that a slave trying to escape to freedom and limited to carrying just a few articles and possessions would choose to carry his tomato seeds speaks poignant volumes about the very tangible importance that seeds and food have for people.Īunt Lou’s Underground Railroad tomato is difficult to find for sale. I am looking for: Mexico Midget Voyage White Queen Jetstar(hybrid, commercial seeds only please) Carbon Violet Jasper Black Elephant Kentucky Wonder Stu. Aunt Lous Underground Railroad tomato has been traced back to Kentucky through Ripley. I have OSU Blue, Viva Lindsey's Kentucky Heirloom, Aunt Lou's Underground Railroad, Kentucky Yellow Beefsteak ready to trade. The fruits have a slightly flattened top, are quite juicy, and contain a lot of. Many gardeners are drawn to the stories behind the names. The seeds made their way to two master gardeners and, in 2010, the variety was listed in the Seed Savers Exchange. This heirloom variety produces dark pink-red tomatoes that weigh 120-340 grams. This man shared some of his tomato seeds with a woman called “Aunt Lou.” She passed the seeds on to her great-nephew, who, decades later, shared them with a Mr. Here is Ark of Taste’s history on this amazing seed:Īt some point in the mid-19th century, a slave crossed the Ohio River (from Kentucky to Ripley, Ohio) into freedom, carrying tomato seeds with him. Take, for instance, the abbreviated tale of how one tomato variety came to be saved and how it got its name.
Garden Planting - Plant 18 to 24 inches apart in rows 36 inches apart.Ĭontainer Planting - One tomato per 20"x20" pot or 5 gallon bucket.Ģ021 will be the first year we will be offering this rare tomato plant at Melody Acres! We are honored and excited to experience this tomato that is rich in both flavor and history! Aunt Lou’s Underground Railroad Tomato Reading through a heritage seed catalogue can be a bit like reading a Reader’s Digest of adventure and human interest stories. Indeterminate - Will need staking or a heavy duty cage. Sold as a single plant in a 3.5x5 inch pot
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