Arboretum Hosts Major Heirloom Tomato Sale

It's a veritable smorgasbord of tomatoes.

The Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden is selling more than 80 varieties of heirloom and specialty tomato plants from now through Sunday.

From perennial favorites such as Brandywine to more obscure varieties such as Oxacan Jewel, the Arboretum sale has it all.

Tomato expert Steve Goto, who was on hand Wednesday to offer advice to anyone who needed it, told Patch his favorite tomato is a Japanese varietal called Momotaro.

"They're the perfect balance between acidic and sweet," he said. 

And what is the biggest mistake home gardeners make when it comes to growing tomatoes?

"Over-watering," Goto said. "Check your tomato plant in the morning, rather than the afternoon, because [tomato] plants can look droopy in the afternoon."

Also, don't forget to feel the soil to see whether it is damp.

If you want to grow your own plants and need advice, feel free to contact Goto at majortomato@verizon.net.

Do you grow tomatoes? What is your favorite type of tomato? Tell us in the comments.