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Houstonist is excited about the end of summer, and not because it means we'll get a break from the heat soon. We're natives, we can take it. Nay, we are excited because it means bumper crops of heirloom tomatoes popping up everywhere. Heirloom tomatoes are open-pollinated varieties that have been developed and passed down through generations of family farmers. These cultivars, as they are known, are selected for their desirable color and flavor. The varieties available range from green to purple, acidic to sweet and smoky. We mixed several cultivars in a salad with a minimal dressing, as these tomatoes hardly need any flavor boost. more ›