7:00am Friday 3rd September 2010
By Tara Russell
IT is a 15-inch whopper that makes even a beef tomato look inadequate.
But this huge fruit is what gardening enthusiasts Antonio and Elisa Martone have grown in their Hampshire back garden.
The couple, originally from Italy, who are both 78 could not believe their eyes when they picked this massive tomato from the vine at their garden in Pennine Way, Chandler’s Ford, weighing more than one pound.
Now the pair, who are from Naples but moved to Hampshire almost 50 years ago, say they will make tomato puree from the giant fruit to enjoy in dozens of Elisa’s Italian dishes.
Antonio said: “I have never seen a tomato like this in my entire life. I am very very happy. It is fantastico!”
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