A Tasty Treat: Tomato 'Chef's Choice Orange'

If you've ever grown the beloved heirloom 'Amana Orange,' you'll appreciate what 'Chef's Choice Orange' brings to the table—and faster. This 2014 All-America Selections winner cuts the wait time dramatically, ripening just 75 days after transplanting instead of dragging on into late season. The flavor is outstanding, and the color holds beautifully through cooking, which matters more than you'd think when you're ladling that golden goodness into soups, stews, and sauces.

Days to harvest from seeds: 120 days. Days to harvest from transplant: 75 days. Fruit size: 5–6 inches. Flavor: Sweet, mild. Care: You'll want to stake these plants—they grow over 24 inches tall and need the support. Give them 15 to 18 inches of space between plants.

Photo courtesy of All-America Selections