What are Early Girl Tomatoes?
Early Girl tomatoes are a hybrid tomato variety famous for their rapid maturation. Within two months of transplanting, the plants start yielding red, juicy tomatoes which can be used in a variety of recipes. The Early Girl has been a perennial favorite among gardeners since the 1970s, when it was introduced to the United States from France. Most garden stores carry seeds which people can use to start tomatoes in their greenhouses, and in the spring, Early Girl seedlings are often on sale, ready for transplanting. This hybrid varietal was developed for gardeners who lived in cool climates and areas where temperature extremes were common. People wanted a tomato which would mature quickly and have a guaranteed yield, along with a hardy cultivar which could withstand sudden temperature changes. Researchers at PetoSeed Corporation in Southern California were alerted to the existence of the French hybrid, and they entered into a contract with the venerable Burpee company in the 1970s to star
