California Hybrids

Kanti and book RIPE on NPR!

editor — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:36:08 +0000

Arthur Allen was interviewed on NPR twice about his new book on tomatoes RIPE and mentioned CalHy founder Dr. Kanti Rawal.

Kanti acted as a guide of the tomato industry for Arthur when we wrote RIPE and is a main character in the book.

Listen to the On Point Interview here!

Searching for the Perfect Tomato

If you love tomatoes, a great one is an event. The smell of the vine. The layers of aroma, firmness, color, flavor, satisfaction…joy. Arthur Allen has jumped on the search for the perfect tomato. He’s followed the roots back to ancient days, and into cannery, and farmer’s market, and the perfect patch of Baja and Campagna. The humble tomato has become a poster child for our battles over what is authentic, genuine, rich, edible. This weekend, you may be planting. Choosing. Dreaming of the harvest. -Tom Ashbrook

Listen to the Marketplace Interview here!

The tomato is a ubiquitous culinary ingredient. Author Arthur Allen talks with Kai Ryssdal about his new book “Ripe,” and how tomatoes get from the garden to your kitchen table.

Kanti Featured in RIPE

editor — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:49:12 +0000

Arthur Allen’s new book Ripe: The Search for the Perfect Tomato features California Hybrids founder Dr. Kanti Rawal. Kanti is a main character and source of information in this book, and many California Hybrids are mentioned as well!

The tomato. Savory as a bell pepper, sweet as a mango, and tart as a lemon, this strange fruit inspires a cultlike devotion from food lovers on all continents. The people of Ohio love the tomato so much they made tomato juice the official state beverage. An annual food festival in Spain draws thousands of participants to a 100-ton tomato fight. The inimitable, versatile tomato has conquered the cuisines of Spain and Italy, and in America it is our most popular garden vegetable.

Journalist Arthur Allen understands the spell of the tomato and is your guide in telling its dramatic story. He begins by describing in mouthwatering detail the wonder of a truly delicious tomato, then introduces the man who prospected for wild tomato genes in South America and made them available to tomato breeders. He tells the baleful story of enslaved Mexican Indians in the Florida tomato fields, the conquest of the canning tomato by the Chinese army, and the struggle of Italian tomato producers to maintain a way of life. Allen combines reportage, archival research, and innumerable anecdotes in a lively narrative that, through the lens of today’s global market, tells a story that will resonate from the greenhouse to the dinner table.

To purchase RIPE from one of our retailers Territorial Seed Company, click here!

Yum Yum: Golden, Tangerine, Mix (Red & Yellow)

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:36:25 +0000

Our Yum Yum Baby Bell Peppers are a Monster Success! Popular with homegrowers and pros -these delicious sweet peppers are nearly seedless, keep well and maintain their crunchy texture. Yum Yums come in eye-catching tangerine, yellow and a mix of red and yellow. Looks gorgeous growing in the garden and the peppers are perfect for kebabs, stuffed appetizers or right off the plant.

ChocoBelle

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:35:12 +0000

These super delicious baby bell peppers are named Yum Yum Chocolate for good reason. As sweet as dessert, they are an exotic brown chocalate color too! Wonderful in salads or as a garnish to any meal.

Tango

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:34:29 +0000

Golden Sensation

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:33:46 +0000

Piros Red Bell

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:32:50 +0000

These sweet heirloom peppers are an exotic deep maroon color. An exciting addition to any meal – these flavorful peppers will be the talk of the table! They taste as good as they look.

Golden Wagon Wheel

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:31:57 +0000

Crimson Ball

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:30:47 +0000

These heirloom peppers are bright red and actually shaped like a tomato! Medium-sized, they are sweet and crunchy – a perfect snack!

Red Baby Roma

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:29:54 +0000

We've packed all of the great things about our Rocky Red Roma into a smaller package. These small red roma tomatoes have a good texture and a robust flavor. They are perfect for all cooking needs and work wonders in sauces, chili and bruchetta. High yield.