Hazel creek

Description

A truly rare and treasured Appalachian heirloom with a remarkable history. This tomato comes from the historic Hazel Creek community in western North Carolina, an Appalachian settlement displaced following the construction of Fontana Dam by the Tennessee Valley Authority in the 1940s. The seeds were originally obtained from Mike Williams, who shared that this variety had been kept exclusively within his family for generations, making it an exceptionally rare piece of Appalachian gardening history.

The plants produce beautiful, large pink tomatoes weighing approximately 8–10 ounces, with thick, meaty flesh and a rich, old-fashioned tomato flavor reminiscent of the tomatoes grown in generations past.

More than just a delicious heirloom, Hazel Creek is a living piece of Appalachian heritage, preserving the history of a community and the family traditions that kept this remarkable tomato alive. A true treasure for heirloom tomato collectors and anyone who appreciates rare varieties with a story to tell.