Michael Pollan In My Backyard

Michael Pollan -- the tomato.

Yes, Michael Pollan made a splashy appearance in my backyard recently.

Um, that would be my tomato plant named for the respected food activist, author and journalist, not Mr. Pollan in the flesh, himself.

Of my four tomato seedlings planted this year, it was this one that grew most vigorously and produced not only the first tomatoes of the season, but the most fruit so far, too.

Guess it pays to be named after a man who takes food seriously.

The green-yellow tomato is quite distinctive looking as it’s almost heart-shaped. The small plum tomatoes grow in tight clusters, too. And they’re fairly easy to grow, too. Believe me, if someone as gardening-challenged as I can make them flourish, so can you.

As for the taste? The “Michael Pollan” looks like a Green Zebra gone mad. But it’s less tart and more subtle than the latter variety.

Michael Pollan -- the noted author and food activist. Note any resemblance? (Photo courtesy of the author)

I picked up my famous-named seedling earlier this spring at the annual Love Apple Farms tomato plant sale.

Make a note to do the same next year, too. Then, this time summer, you can harvest a bunch and brag that “Michael Pollan” was the star at your weekend lunch.

More: A Visit to Love Apple Farms

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  1. Rosa
    Thursday, 2. August 2012 5:41
    1

    That is one beautiful tomato!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

  2. Tami
    Thursday, 2. August 2012 8:16
    2

    Hooray! You did it! I still don’t think I can do it though. Not enough afternoon sun. :(

  3. Sophie
    Thursday, 2. August 2012 8:36
    3

    I never heard from this kindof tomato before but they sure look good & tasty to me!

    What do they taste like?

  4. Sophie
    Thursday, 2. August 2012 8:36
    4

    I have 2 red cherry tomato plants & my harvest today was 45 of them! Delicious! Home grown is so good!

  5. Mai
    Thursday, 2. August 2012 9:42
    5

    “less tart and more subtle than the latter variety” –> I like the sound of that :D And from your picture, it looks like it doesn’t have any seeds?

  6. Beth
    Thursday, 2. August 2012 13:38
    6

    What gorgeous tomatoes! Love the sound of them.

  7. Nami | Just One Cookbook
    Thursday, 2. August 2012 14:24
    7

    This is a beautiful tomato and how funny and cute you name the tomatoes after him! :D . If we don’t have deer or any wild animals coming into our yard I’d plant all kinds of veggies and fruits. Must be delicious and nice to eat your own veggies!

  8. The Duo Dishes
    Thursday, 2. August 2012 15:52
    8

    They look great! Some folks seem to have trouble growing tomatoes, but you must have a green thumb.

  9. lisaiscooking
    Friday, 3. August 2012 6:40
    9

    I wish I had some Michael Pollans growing in my backyard! I’m extremely garden challenged, but I keep trying. I’ll be looking for these plants.

  10. sandy
    Friday, 3. August 2012 10:51
    10

    Ha! Green zebra gone mad! I picked up three tomato plants at the LAF tomato sale, they are all thriving! Didn’t see Michael Pollan plant… it’s lovely

  11. Jamie
    Sunday, 5. August 2012 4:24
    11

    That’s funny! And wow gorgeous tomatoes! I have never seen anything quite like it. Very photogenic and I can only imagine it tasted as good as it looks.

  12. kitchenriffs
    Sunday, 5. August 2012 17:06
    12

    I had never heard of the Michael Pollan tomato! I love the looks of it. Next year I’m going to have to see if I can find one – so cool!

  13. Row
    Monday, 6. August 2012 17:54
    13

    That is one cool-looking tomato! :)

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