Early Detroit is a medium sized, round, pink, slicing tomato with excellent flavor. We first learned of the Early Detroit tomato in 2011 and have been working diligently ever since to bring it back to Michigan! Early Detroit was released by D.M. Ferry seed company of Detroit, Michigan in 1909. It was very common in the Detroit area in the 1950’s and 60’s. Sweet and not overly acid with bold flavor. Mike (who is picky about his tomatoes) says “this is my favorite tomato yet!” Versatile, it is juicy, yet not overly watery and holds together well making it perfect for sandwiches and salads. Also great cooked and good for canning. Vigorous and good disease and crack resistance for an old-time tomato variety. Indeterminate. We obtained our seeds from the USDA’s GRIN seedbank (#PI355097). 74 days to maturity.
