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A New Grape Tomato Has Arrived, And It Shines Like The Morning Sky

The Scarlet Sunrise grape tomato is capturing attention in gardens and farmers' markets with an allure that goes beyond mere novelty. Its golden hue, blushed with crimson, reflects more than a decade of meticulous research at Rutgers University's New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. Plant breeders Thomas Orton and Peter Nitzsche merged the dependable framework of commercial grape tomatoes with the lively character of heirlooms.

Each fruit tells a story of patience and precision. The amber base, swept with a rosy blush reminiscent of dawn breaking over the Garden State, boasts a crack-resistant skin with a sweet taste balanced with moderate acidity. The journey began in 2012, with a cross between a red grape

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