The 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge

Evan Gottesman, 10, and Alayna Gottesman, 6, show off their entries for the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Matthew Silvestro, 7, with grandparents Virginia and George Harnischfeger, arrives for the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Tony and Linda Corsentino arrive for the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Long Island residents wait for the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge to begin at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Vera DiCocco gets ready to weigh her entry at the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Vera DiCocco weighs her entry at the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015. DiCocco's 3-pound, 9.5-ounce tomato was the largest of the night.

Vera DiCocco receives her award from Newsday garden columnist Jessica Damiano during the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015. DiCocco's 3-pound, 9.5-ounce tomato was the largest of the night.

Kathie Brudermann made a hat for the winner of the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge, which took place at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Vera DiCocco wears a crocheted tomato hat as she celebrates her win at the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

DiCocco's 3-pound, 9.5-ounce tomato that took home the top award at the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Alayna Gottesman, 6, arrives at the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Alayna Gottesman, 6, was a winner in the children's category at the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Alayna Gottesman, 6, weighs her entry during the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Alayna Gottesman's entry for smallest tomato is measured by Newsday garden columnist Jessica Damiano during the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Corinn Kraemer receives a hug from Newsday garden columnist Jessica Damiano during the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015. Kraemer's teeny-tiny entry, measuring 7 points, won for smallest tomato.

Corinn Kraemer shows off her entry for smallest tomato during the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015. Kraemer's prize-winning tomato measured 7 points.

Danielle and Nicky Vito's entry for smallest tomato is measured during the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Danielle and Nicky Vito's entry for smallest tomato is measured during the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Jennifer Haase's entry for smallest tomato is measured by Newsday garden columnist Jessica Damiano, left, during the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Annalise Capasso shows off her prize-winning entry for ugliest tomato during the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Annalise Capasso weighs her entry during the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015. Capasso's 1-pound, 14-ounce tomato was the largest in the children's category.

Annalise Capasso weighs her entry during the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015. Capasso's 1-pound, 14-ounce tomato was the largest in the children's category.

A plump red tomato sits on the scale during the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Aleigha Juliano weighs her entry during the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Alex Mustakis weighs his entry during the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Sam Levy holds his tomato before weigh-in during the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Sam Levy's entry is weighed by Newsday garden columnist Jessica Damiano during the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

The Levy family shows off one of their tomatoes during the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Joanne Brown weighs her entry during the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Paul Ippolito weighs his entry during the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Christina Kramer weighs her entry during the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Leslie Bennett weighs her entry during the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Tomatoes are weighed during the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Philip Grombliniak weighs his entry during the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Gary Schaffer weighs his entry during the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015. Schaffer, of Lindenhurst, won the 2014 challenge with a 5-pound, 4-ounce Rhode Island Giant tomato.

Edna Tsatsa weighs her entry during the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Janet Hart weighs her entry during the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Jack Maguire weighs his entry during the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Tony Corsentino weighs his entry during the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Long Island residents attend the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Matthew Silvestro, 7, with his grandparents Virginia and George Harnischfeger, took part in the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

Paul Ippolito and his father Vinny Ippolito show off their entry for the 2015 Great Long Island Tomato Challenge at Newsday in Melville on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.