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William Hupy
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Heirloom

Postby William Hupy » Mon Aug 24, 2015 11:54 pm

I just ate one of my neighbors heirloom tomatoes. So sweet,juicy and delicious. Why is it referred to as an heirloom and what is the origin of the word?
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Re: Heirloom

Postby call_copse » Tue Aug 25, 2015 6:15 am

Also known down under as heritage tomatoes / breeds, so I understand. I guess it is that they are passed down. To my understanding an heirloom breed is no longer grown as a commercial crop (these generally being selected on a different basis than crops grown on a small area) but by enthusiasts or a particular group.

Could make a good word IMO.
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Re: Heirloom

Postby Slava » Tue Nov 17, 2015 11:40 am

Aye, this could be a good Good Word. We haven't even done heir yet, so taking on the loom part would be icing on the cake.
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