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28-06-2003, 02:44 PM

(sueb) wrote:

I know that Brandywine tomatoes have "potato" leaves (broad rather
than divided). Do any other types of tomatoes have this kind of
leaf?

The reason for asking: I bought my usual assortment of plants,
they're growing and setting. One of them, an "Aunt Ruby's Green"
has potato leaves. I'm wondering if the plant was mislabelled and
I really got an extra Brandywine.

Susan B.

According to the information in the heirloom tomato pages at Tanager
Song Farm, you got a mis-labeled plant. It says as follows: (Asterisks
are mine).
Aunt Ruby's German Green
Indeterminate-75-85 days. *Regular leaf*. Huge, vigorous plant. 12-18
oz, light green, beefsteak type fruit with slight pinkish blush on
blossom end. Pulp is light green with bright green gel. Excellent
flavor and texture, good slicer or for salads. An outstanding green
variety. Great production.
http://www.tanagersongfarm.com/heirloom_seeds.html

Ross