Heirloom Vegetables

Can a tomato really make you happy? Uh … yea! If you’ve ever cut into a big red (or purple, or green) heirloom tomato and had that fresh, spicy aroma hit your nose and bitten into its juicy flesh and had its tang tingle your taste buds, then you’ll have to admit that in that moment you were pretty darn happy.

Heirloom vegetable are as popular today as ever. Heirloom devotees will say nothing beats a beloved, old-time variety for taste and nutrition. And satisfying heirlooms are not just limited to tomatoes. From peppers to pumpkins, the wide variety of heirlooms in this category will have you feasting on a virtual rainbow of delectable delights, grinning from ear to ear.

Heirlooms tend to be as ornamental as they are tasty. But they’re more than just charming garden additions. This edible heritage of coveted vegetables comes from open-pollinated seeds and includes some of the best-tasting, best-performing plants passed down through the generations. Some of these varieties trace their roots back hundreds of years. And although having been around for centuries, they are “new” in the sense that they are just making their way to our tables today.

But be prepared. These veggies may have you longing for the good ‘ol days. And beware. You may never again be satisfied with grocery store fare.