Island Bay Italian tomatoes
"Island Bay Italian tomatoes" are a variety of tomato descended from those brought to Wellington New Zealand by Italian immigrants[1][2] who settled in Island Bay, New Zealand. This plant has now been grown for many generations in the Italian community of Island Bay New Zealand[3][not in citation given][4][not in citation given]
It produces large, bright red tomatoes and is held in the collection of the Koanga Institute, who preserve heritage New Zealand seeds[5]
References[edit]
- ↑ Reeves, Jessica (6 April 2017). "Gardening keeps Italy close" (Interview). Cook Strait News.
- ↑ Reeves, Jessica (30 March 2017). "Gardening "kept Italy close" for Island Bay's Italian immigrants - Te Karearea". Te Karearea.
- ↑ Taonga, New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage Te Manatu. "The Island Bay community". teara.govt.nz.
- ↑ "Italy on a plate". Stuff.
- ↑ "Tomato Island Bay Italian - Koanga Gardens".
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