Variety characteristics:

• 589 Linnaeus Heart is a distinctive early- to midseason oxheart tomato with vigorous indeterminate growth and wispy regular-leaf foliage. Tall plants produce good yields of large, beautifully sculpted fruits weighing approximately 10.6 to 14.1 oz. The tomatoes range from broad, plump hearts to more elongated oxhearts, frequently ending in a graceful pointed tip. Their unusual exterior ripens to a rich burgundy-red, purple-brown, or chocolate-brown color, sometimes retaining dusky olive shoulders. Inside, the juicy crimson-purple flesh is dense, meaty, and remarkably low in seeds. The flavor is sweet, rich, and full-bodied, with the complex savory and subtly smoky character prized in dark tomatoes. Excellent for fresh slicing, sandwiches, salads, tomato platters, sauces, and roasting. The tall vines and heavy fruits require sturdy staking or trellising.