This variety was originally developed in 1952 at the Morden Experimental Station in Manitoba for farms and gardens in the southern Canadian prairie. Ripens from green to yellow to gold developing a rich, full, sweet flavor. Though once lost from the seed trade, this reintroduced variety deserves to be grown in the U.S. as an early season crop in both northern and southern regions. Amy's Sugar Gem' is noteworthy especially for its texture, meatiness, small core, and sweet, full flavor. This versatile tomato is excellent in salads, sandwiches, and sauces.
Vines are tall, vigorous, and productive throughout the growing season.
Amy's Sugar Gem' is named in appreciation of Amy Boor Hereford whose grandmother 'Tappy' introduced Jeff to heirloom tomatoes in 1982. The 'sugar gem' portion of the name refers to the sweet flavor and the tiny light gold sparkles in the red skin. Seed donated by heirloom tomato enthusiasts Carolyn Male and Craig LeHoullier. An outstanding performer in hot, humid areas. Has excellent resistance to foliar and fruit diseases such as alternaria, late blight, and blossom end rot.