Instead of consulting a guide to palaeography, I did the web search engine
thing. It took some digging (ha ha), but here is the information I
discovered about the Santa tomato (at:
http://www.behnke.com/Library/tomato.HTM ).
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Santa
Days to maturity: 75
Average fruit size: grape
Vine Type: Indeterminate: continues growing and flowering all season; best
if staked or caged
Red-orange, grape-shaped tomatoes with real tomato flavor. Lasts much longer
after picking than traditional cherry tomatoes. Great for kabobs or
grilling. Tall plant needs staking
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As complete as this information may be, it lacks an etymological aspect. My
guess is that it is less likely to be named for a generic female saint, than
for a place name that begins with 'Santa' (e.g. Santa Fe, Santa Barbara,
etc.). This is very much the case with wines and cheeses with saintly names,
it seems to me.
Best wishes,
George
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