Former Bushel Boy Tomato Fans in Minnesota - Memories & Replacements

Strib Callout: What made Bushel Boy tomatoes so special? Hi everyone! We made it to Friday :) I'm Victor Stefanescu, the business of food and agriculture reporter at the Minnesota Star Tribune. I'm working on a story gauging: What happened to Bushel Boy, the company whose produce uniquely generated a loyal following in Minnesota for decades. I'm trying to reach some former fans of the tomatoes. I'm wondering: What made the tomatoes so dang special? Do you miss them? Have you found replacements? I'm really hoping to chat with some folks about this. I wouldn't reference your Reddit account, but I'd love to use your first and last name in my story if you are comfortable sharing. Reach me at [email redacted] -- I'd be so grateful to chat. Otherwise, please do feel free to use this post as a sounding board for your memories of those beefsteak tomatoes!!