Variety characteristics:

• 878 Giant Butler Skinner Tomato is an old Kentucky heirloom tomato with a distinctive local history. Butler Skinner, a jailer in Clark County, Kentucky, received the seed from the Skinner family in 1948 and later grew the tomatoes in front of the jail during the 1960s and 1970s. This midseason, indeterminate variety has regular leaves and produces generous yields of large red beefsteak tomatoes weighing about 16 oz. The fruits are meaty, full-flavored, and melt-in-your-mouth, with a sweet flavor balanced by pleasant acidity. Excellent for slicing, sandwiches, canning, and sauce, Giant Butler Skinner is a strong choice for growers who enjoy large red heirloom tomatoes with real story and substance.