Dester

Dester is a family heirloom from Germany that has gained much popularity among many tomato growers for its outstanding flavor.   This is a regular leaf, indeterminate plant that produces large pink beefsteak shaped fruit, weighing in at about a pound. 

I have not grown this variety yet, but was told that Dester is a great slicing tomato that is very meaty and juicy- an absolutely mouth watering tomato that deserves to be grown in everyone’s garden.   Well I certainly cannot wait to sink my teeth into this one.  TO BE CONTINUED...

The history behind this heirloom is that a family from Indiana by the name Dester, had acquired the seed from Germany and shared it with there housekeeper, Anna during the 1970’s.  Anna later on had shared this variety with a man named Larry D. Pierce, who is a grower for Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds.

Since I have not grown this variety yet, unfortunately have no photos of my own; which is why I would like to thank Kath from Tomatoville for letting me use her beautiful photos.  Thanks Kath!