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2020 Tomatoes
CHERRY
Blue Cream Berries Chocolate Cherry
A super-sweet cherry tomato, cream berries are Plants are loaded with clusters of sweet and
super prolific. These boast a delicate but complex delicious little gems. The 1” cherry-like fruits are a
flavor and a beautiful cream color with purple-blue rich brick red with deep chocolate shading. These
splashes on the shoulder. They tend to crack easily are perfect for salads, with an exceptional fresh
so I'd just pop them in my mouth as I picked. A Wild flavor that is rich and complex. Indeterminate, mid-
Boar variety. Indeterminate, mid season\
Bumblebee Black Cherry - PF
A spectacular mix of pink with yellow stripes, yellow Love the flavor, love how sweet it is, love the
with red stripes and purple striped with metallic color, love how healthy the plant is! You will
green. These are really pretty. Round, 1".crack- adore this blackish-purple skinned, cherry tomato
resistant fruits. with dark red flesh and a sweet and juicy flavor.
Indeterminate, mid Indeterminate, mid
Chocolate Cherry Brown Berry
Loaded with clusters of sweet little gems. The 1” Heirloom tomato produce vigorous regular-leaf
cherry-like fruits are a rich brick red. Perfect for tomato plants that yield really large crops of
salads with an exceptional flavor that is rich and mahogany (brick-red), 1” round, cherry tomatoes.
complex. The Brown Berry cherry tomato has excellent semi-
Indeterminate, mid sweet, fruity, with just a slight bit of an acid finish.
Indeterminate, mid
Brad"s Atomic Grape
The color is unusual - lavender and purple stripes, Blush - PF
turning to olive-green, red, and brown/blue stripes These 2" long cherry tomatoes have a surprising
when fully ripe. Dark purple shoulders. Fruit holds sweet/tart flavor and are ready to pick when the
well on the vine. Olive green interior is blushed pink blush appears over the yellow background. If
with red when dead-ripe. Crack-resistant and sweet! you try these, you will love them as much as I do!
Wispy foliage. Indeterminate, mid-season Indeterminate, mid
Chocolate Sprinkles Candyland Red - PF
This new one is the first dark tomato with a strong This is the only AAS award winning currant-
package of disease resistance. Dramatically colored, type tomato. Currant tomatoes are smaller in
with faint green stripes against a dark, brick red size than cherry-type and are ready to “pop” in
background. Grape-shaped fruits, 1".x1 1/2"., are your mouth straight from the garden. The dark
sweet and grow in trusses of 6 to 8. red, sweet flavored fruit are wonderful in salads..
Indeterminate, mid Indeterminate. mid
Celano Fruit Punch
Celano is a patio type grape tomato with a strong Producing big, sprawling plants that yield a prolific
bushy habit. This semi-determinate hybrid tomato crops of 1 oz., round, pink, thin-skinned fruit that
is an early producer of sweet oblong fruits weighing has a fruity sweet flavor. Surprisingly crack resistant,
about 0.6 oz.. Sweeter, deeper red than other grape even in heavy rains, considering the delicate thin
tomatoes. Semi-determinate, early skin. Indeterminate mid-seasonGrapette Lucky Tiger
Thin-skinned and juicy, with a distinctive shape. Elongated green striped cherry tomato with
Oblong fruits are produced in clusters of 16 to 40 a striking red blush. As Lucky Tiger ripens, the
fruits. Ideal for America's current preference for green striping becomes more defined and the
smaller, grape shaped tomatoes. background turns red as the interior marbling
Semi-determinate, mid develops. Excellent sweet, tart flavor. Part of the
Artisan series tomatoes. Indeterminate, mid
Green Grape - PF
A ripe green cherry tomato. They burst into sweet Matt's Wild Cherry
juicy goodness when you bite into them. They turn Small cherry tomatoes packed with intense, rich
a lovely golden green when ripe. Plant in a large tomato flavor, balanced with sweetness. Tall plants.
container on your deck. Well behaved too. These are Originally from Mexico, where these tomatoes grow
one of my favorite cherry tomatoes. wild. Indeterminate, mid
Determinate, mid
Mini Orange
Green Doctor's Frosted Grape Vines produce an abundance of miniature bright,
A sweet and delicious variety. Green with silvery orange tomatoes. Flavor is mild and slightly
shoulders. Small, slightly pear shaped fruit. Fruit tangy. Ripens from green to yellow to orange.
is yellowish-lime green with kiwi-green colored Indeterminate, mid
flesh. Large vines produce huge yields of these little
cherries. Some plants produce bright green fruit; Princcess Sweet Surprise
others produce “frosted” fruit, which are lighter in
color and even sweeter. Indeterminate, mid. Cherry Princess Sweet Surprise has all the natural
sugar and goodness of of other well known cherry
tomatoes but with a different taste. Fruits are ¼ to
Italian Ice 1/3 of an ounce. Indeterminate, mid
Sweet and bursting with juicy flavor. Clusters of
1" to 1 1/2" fruits ripen from green to ivory white. Riesentraube - PF
Very prolific and great tasting. Combine with other
colored cherries in a salad. You will amaze your The name of this German heirloom variety means
friends. Indeterminate, mid 'giant bunch of grapes,' Bouquet-type blossoms
turn into bunches of 20 to 40 small, oval red fruit
with pointed ends. Vines are covered with fruit.
Isis Candy - PF Flavor is excellent. Indeterminate. mid
These are a marbled reddish color with a starburst
on the underside. Sweet and fruity. Heavy yields of Rose Quartz
short trusses, in double rows, of 6 to 8 fruits each.
My younger son loved these. A very productive heirloom cherry plant from Japan
Indeterminate. mid producing large pink cherries in clusters. Absolutely
delicious flavor once they are fully ripened.
Multifloras (aka compound inflorescence) are tomato
Jelly Bean varieties that produce a lot of fruit. I loved them
Small, oblong shaped, sweet, red cherry tomatoes Indeterminate, mid.
grow in clusters of 15-30 fruits like grapes. They
resists cracking and hold well on the vine for days. Sweet Valentines
Indeterminate, mid Still rare and hard to source Sweet Valentines was
released in 2018. This unusual variety of produces
Juliet high yields of attractive heart shaped cherry
Sweet flavored fruits shaped like grapes. Glossy red tomatoes with a very sweet taste on small compact
and crack resistant, they stay on the vine longer plants with short, well-branched stems. Enjoy fresh,
than any other cherry tomato I know of. These are a in salads. Excellent for pots and mixed containers -
favorite of several of my customers. Plus, they taste makes a lovely hanging basket, too!. Determinate
good! Good for a container.
Determinate, mid Sweet Treats - PF
Prolific wonderful pink cherry tomatoes that are
Jolly fairly early and are sweet and juicy. Uniform and
A lovely pink fruited cherry that has good acid crack-free, ping pong sized fruits.
content and exceptionally sweet flavor in meaty Indeterminate, mid
fruits that are produced in clusters of 9 to 14,
weighing 1-1/2 oz. each, with a distinct peach
shape and an unusual pointy tip. Another favorite
of mine. Indeterminate, midSun Sugar Tumbler
Golden-yellow fruits are a lovely contrast of tangy Specially bred for hanging baskets. Bushy plants
and sweet. A good substitute for Sungold, with look fantastic mixed with lobelia and alyssum.
Sungold being a bit sweeter. Sweet, bright red fruits.
Indeterminate, mid Determinate, mid
Sun Cherry \Winter Grape - Grappoli d'Inverno
Bite sized, super sweet and thin skinned. What more Also known as Pomodoro Galatina from the town
could you ask of a cherry tomato? Vigorous plants in Southern Puglia where it is from. Grape-shaped
produce a lot of bright red fruits. red cherry, producing loads of fruit. The variety
Indeterminate, mid does well in a container and is a good candidate for
hanging and drying on the plant. Determinate, mid
Sweet Million
Terrific flavor in high yields of super-sweet cherry Yellow Pear
tomatoes. Long chains of smooth, dark red, 1 to 1½ An heirloom, they grow on tall, rangy plants and
fruits are produced on large plants. Matures early. bear in heavy clusters of 1 ¾ inch sized fruits.
Indeterminate, mid Children especially love their unique shape. Mild
flavored and sweet. Indeterminate, mid
Sweetie
Sweet-tasting. Grows exceptionally well in the Yummy - PF
home garden. Ideal for eating fresh, salads, relishes This is a grape shaped tomato grown by mistake.
and canning. Prolific producer. There was an error in seeds we got from a supplier
Indeterminate. Mid and this is what came up. Fortunately, it was sweet
and delicious and very prolific too. We were able to
Super Snow White - PF save seed from this. Indeterminate, mid
Very sweet, ivory-colored cherry tomatoes. They
reach the size of ping pong balls. These plants
produce tons and tons of tomatoes. These are very
tasty. Kids love them.
Indeterminate. mid
EARLY
Better Bush
Sungold - PF
Perfect for large containers or small gardens. That
Customer Favorite! Delicious, juicy, sweet; Sungold is because the compact plants are attractive while
glows with golden orange color. Foliage is a pretty yielding good-sized 8 oz. fruit with real tomato
bluish green color. A treat to eat straight from the flavor. Stocky plants grow 3 to 4 ft. tall with an
vine, warmed by the sun. Indeterminate, mid upright habit, making staking needs minimal.
Determinate, mid
Sweet Million
Terrific flavor in high yields of super-sweet cherry Bush Blue Ribbon
tomatoes. Long chains of smooth, dark red, 1 to 1½ Compact habit and fruits averaging 8 to 10 oz.
fruits are produced on large plants. Matures early. Featuring an exceptional sweet flavor, with lots
Indeterminate, mid of juice. Strong disease resistance. Perfect for
containers.
Super Sweet 100 Determinate, early
These plants need staking or caging but will reward
you by producing long strands of super sweet Bush Beefsteak
red tomatoes. Great in salads or right off the vine. Compact plant is just loaded with large, flavorful
Indeterminate, mid tomatoes. Well-suited for a patio, small garden and
containers, the dwarf plants offer big meaty fruit
Sugary - PF (8-12 oz.) and early maturity.
The sweet flavor and pink skins are absolutely Determinate, early
wonderful. Oval-shaped, slightly pointed fruits are
productive and will always have place in my garden.
Semi-determinate, midBush Early Girl Glacier
All the desirable qualities of Early Girl in a compact, Extremely early, cold-tolerant, strain of tomato
patio-type variety: extreme earliness, firm, meaty, plant. Begins flowering when only 4” high. Fruits
flavorful fruits, blemish-resistant skin with yields all have outstanding flavor for an early tomato. Semi-
summer long. Fruits are a full 4” in diameter, bright determinate, early
red and slightly flattened. Good for large containers.
Determinate, early Independence Day
If planted in early May, you can have ripe tomatoes
Bush Goliath by the Fourth of July. Round, 2 to 3" pink fruit have
Specially developed for patio gardeners. Compact a great tomato flavor which is not always typical
plants grow up to 3-1/2 ft. tall, have large, red, 3-4” with other early varieties. Perfect for salads and for
fruits with great taste and high sugar content. Bears slicing. Indeterminate, early
consistently up to frost and needs little staking.
Determinate, early Jet Star
Jet Star tomato plants produce big yields of large,
Champion II red fruit, free of cracks and scars. Globe-shaped
The perfect slicer for sandwiches. An improvement fruit with bright, attractive color has good taste and
on the popular Champion, with much better lower acid than most other reds. Sturdy, compact
disease resistance, while maintaining its distinctive tomato vines grow vigorously, producing heavily.
sweet taste, earliness and large, 6 to 8-oz. fruits that Try this in a container.. Determinate, early
are smooth and meaty. Indeterminate., early
Jetsetter - PF
Early Girl Short season gardeners will love this variety that
Bears heavy crops extremely early. Large clusters of doesn't sacrifice size or flavor for early maturity.
5 oz. fruits. Bright red and meaty with a lot of flavor Tomatoes are at least 8 ozs. and often larger with
and aroma. Indeterminate, early good, rich flavor. Prolific yields. Indeterminate. Early
Early Goliath Latah
Luscious flavor and broad disease resistance add up Early, productive, and yummy variety bred by
to an early tomato that will give Early Girl a run for University of Idaho - perfect for containers! Latah
her money. Extra large harvests of red sweet fruits. is well suited to cooler nights and relatively short
Indeterminate, early growing season. A prolific producer of 2-3 oz,
Determinate, early-season
Early Wonder - PF
Extra-early maturing and compact variety that Moskvich
yields an abundant crop of round, dark-pink, great- One of the largest early tomatoes. Fruits are early,
tasting fruit. Perfect for gardeners in shorter season deep red, and cold tolerant. Rich flavor. Smooth
growing climates. Determinate, early and globe-shaped. 4-6 oz. with a small stem scar.
Like all Russians it can stand up to cool conditions.
Fireworks Indeterminate, early
One of the largest, earliest red slicing tomatoes with
excellent flavor. Its bright red fruit are produced Manitoba
heavily on vigorous plants. An extremely early variety developed by the
Indeterminate, early Morden Experiment Farm in Manitoba for southern
Canadian prairies. Particularly well suited for
Fourth of July extreme northern areas. Fruits are bright red, slightly
flattened, good-flavored, and weigh about 6 oz.
The first tomato to ripen by Independence Day each. Determinate, early
(hopefully)! Enjoy the plentiful harvest about 49
days after setting plants in the garden. Determinate,
early Oregon Spring
Consistently 10 days earlier than Early Girl, Oregon
Fantastic Spring is compact, bearing fine flavored, nearly
seedless, tomatoes. Great for cooler climates &
Tasty, globe-shaped, scarlet red, 3 to 5", medium- container planting. Determinate, early
sized fruits are almost crack-free. Meaty and rich
in beefsteak flavor. Heavy yields and excellent for
canning. Indeterminate, earlySiletz Cream Sausage - PF
Large and early, producing deep red, round fruits. This is an paste tomato that is creamy white to pale
Produces even during cooler weather. Named after yellow. It lights up the garden. One of the first to
the Siletz river in Western WA. Another outstanding ripen in my garden. With mild, sweet flavor, these
OSU introduction by Dr. Jim Baggett. bushy, compact plants are perfect in a large pot.
Determinate, early Determinate, mid
Shoshone Jersey Devil
Of all the varieties bred by the U of ID in the 1960s, This variety was made popular many years ago
Shoshone tied for the earliest ripening. Great taste, by a seed company no longer in business. Many
compact plant size, and productivity. Excellent for gardeners still remember this prolific variety with
containers and small spaces. Fruits vary in size from 4 to 6" long, tapered red fruits shaped like banana
cherry to large salad tomato. Short, bushy plants are peppers. The tomatoes are meaty and sweet with
good for containers Determinate, early few seeds. Yields are prolific. Indeterminate, mid
Subarctic Plenty - PF Opalka
A really sweet tomato. Allegedly developed in the More flavorful than most paste tomatoes. It can be
1940's by the U.S. Military to provide fresh tomatoes eaten straight off the vine, but is prized for sauces
to their troops in Greenland. Sets lots of 2" red fruits and canning. Foliage is wispy but it produces heavy
with sweet, "real tomato" flavor. crops. Heirloom from Poland.
Determinate, early Indeterminate. mid
Stupice - PF Polish Linguisa - PF
A native of Czechoslovakia, where it's extreme Loaded with vitamins, fiber and potassium, but low
earliness, tolerance to cold, and high yields have in fat and sodium! (Unlike it's meat counterpart) This
earned it worldwide attention. Fruits are sweet, and 19th Century heirloom sets more fruit than most
1 to 2 oz. Indeterminate, early heirlooms. Good tasting even when eaten fresh. I
like canning with them since they are so large.
Sandpoint Indeterminate, mid
The smallest and earliest of our Idaho bred
varieties...great for containers! Extremely early Purple Russian
variety bred by the U of Idaho in the 1960s. Small This Ukranian heirloom is a delicious purplish, egg-
fruits range from cherries to saladette size, on very shaped fruit that is smooth with a sweet flavor. One
compact plants and are good for short season of the best varieties for fresh eating, and preserving.
areas. Determinate, early Plants are very prolific; fruits weigh about 6 oz
Indeterminate, mid!
Siberian
This might be the earliest tomato ever. Capable Orange Banana
of setting fruits at 38F. The fruits are bright red, 3 Unique, orange, paste tomatoes, bursting with
to 5 oz. and bunch in clusters. Good for a patio. fruity sweetness. Perfect for drying, canning, and
Determinate, early paste and fresh eating. Orange color is rare in paste
tomatoes.
Ultimate Opener - PF Determinate, mid
This new tomato developed by the same breeder
of Early Girl and Better Boy Hybrids. Strong, Rocky
vigorous plants are capable of tremendous yields. Good producer of 2 x 3 inch, 1 lb., plum-shaped, red,
Indeterminate, early paste tomatoes. Sweet, tangy, meaty fruit. These
tomatoes can get very large, not unlike the Polish
Linguisa. One of the best flavored sauce tomatoes
PASTE and great for canning. Intermediate, mid-season
Amish Paste - PF Roman Candle - PF
This one dates back to the turn of the century and Beautiful, neon yellow banana-shaped fruits are
is the best for sauces and canning. It bears large bursting with sweetness and flavor. A tomato that
8 oz. deep red fruits with "real" tomato flavor. originated as a 'sport' from Mr. John Swenson's
Indeterminate, mid Speckled Roman. This is a lovely tomato.
Indeterminate. midRoma
The number one choice for home canning and
HEIRLOOM
sauces for years. Fruits are medium sized and hang
in large clusters. Perfect for canning. 1884 Purple
Determinate, mid The 1884 Purple tomato variety is similar in many
ways to the very popular heirloom tomato “1884”:
San Marzano Redorta The same huge flavor, same size and shape, similar
plant characteristics but fruit has a reddish purple
Named for a mountain in the Alps, this is a very
color with dusky shoulders. Indeterminate, mid
large (10-12 ounce) San Marzano type plum tomato.
Large, vigorous plant. This has real tomato flavor
and is good to eat fresh, make sauce, can or dry. I Aunt Ruby's German Green
have a customer who can't say enough good things Don't let the color fool you, this one is good. Too
about this one. Indeterminate, mid me, it has a sweet almost winey flavor. Globe-
shaped fruits are smooth skinned, green blushed
San Marzano with pink. Indeterminate, mid
Slightly later than Romas, they have excellent flavor
and hang in large clusters. Holds well on the vine Amana Orange - PF
and has extra-high solids for canning. The fruits are Deep golden orange fruits are mild, sweet,
slightly rectangular in shape. delicious and the flesh very smooth to the tongue.
Indeterminate, mid This heirloom takes its name from Amana, Iowa.
Indeterminate, mid
SuperMarzano
This is a hybrid paste tomato, similar to the Aker's West Virginia
traditional San Marzano but with improved disease A family heirloom tomato from West Virginia. These
resistance. If you've had problems growing them produce a vigorous regular leaf, plant that yields
in the past, give this one a try. Tall, vigorous plants large, 10 to 16 oz, deep-red, slightly flattened fruits
need trellising. Fruits are about 5" long and weigh 5 in clusters of two. Fruits show little or no cracking
oz. In Italy, they are picked as a salad tomato when and have a well balanced sweetness to acidity.
they are pink shading to red. Indeterminate, mid Indeterminate, mid/late
Speckled Roman - PF Andrew Rahart's Jumbo
SSE member John Swenson, developed this cross A New York heirloom. Big leafy vines produce
of Antique Roman and Banana Legs. Orange-red, abundant crops of 12 to 16-oz fruit with intensely
5” long fruits are speckled And marked by irregular red skin and dense flesh. This rich delicious juicy
yellow stripes. Meaty fruits have hearty, “real tomato” tomato has huge, old-fashioned tomato flavors. This
flavor and almost no seeds. These have good press is an exceptional slicing tomato and great sandwich
in the cooking magazines. Indeterminate., mid tomato. Crack resistant Indeterminate, mid/late
Sausage Aussie - PF
Here's an unusually shaped tomato with fruits An heirloom tomato variety from Australia.
up to 6" long, like huge, red banana peppers. A Regular-leaf tomato plants that dependably yield
prolific paste tomato, with fine flavored meat large amounts of delicious, 1-2 lb., glossy-red,
that is especially ideal for ketchup or sauces. meaty, fluted, beefsteak tomatoes. The hand in
Indeterminate, mid the picture is someone from our local symphony.
Indeterminate, mid/late
Viva Italia
Deep red oval with solid flesh and a higher natural Ananas Noir - PF
sugar content. Coupled with ample acid make Ananas Noir is French for black pineapple; it arose
these tomatoes tastier for fresh eating, as well as out of a planting of Pineapple in a Belgian garden.
for canning and freezing. Sets fruit better in hot The exterior is dark purple and green with pink-red
weather than the Roma. Determinate, mid splotches and a touch of yellow, inside is bright
green streaked with pink. Sweet and delicious.
Indeterminate. midAnna Russian Big Rainbow - PF
An heirloom oxheart variety from a Russian I love this spectacular heirloom tomato. Originally
immigrant. Early maturing for a heart-shaped from Polk County, MN. Big, regular-leaf tomato
tomato, the large, pink-red fruit normally weighs plants yield crops of 1-2 lb. sweet, bicolored
about 1 pound. Superb old-fashioned flavors with beefsteak tomatoes with gold flesh and red streaks.
lots of juice. Indeterminate. mid Indeterminate, mid
Arkansas Traveler Box Car Willie
A medium-sized pink tomato that ripens to a Named for the singer Boxcar Willie of the Grand Ole
beautiful rose color. From Ozarks in Arkansas, Opry. An heirloom producing a nice crop of good-
tolerant to heat and humidity; crack and disease sized, smooth 10 to 16-oz, smooth, bright-orange/
resistant. Good flavor. Indeterminate, mid red slicer tomatoes with distinctly delicious well-
balanced, rich, sweet that have sufficient acid to
Abraham Lincoln make them good for canning. Indeterminate, mid
This old-time variety produces many 6 to 10 oz
tomatoes, packed with great tomato flavor. Popular Brandywine, Pink - PF
since the early 1920's, it's no wonder considering its Fruit that is superior in taste and smoothness. Its
productivity and flavor. Indeterminate. mid fruits are indeed special, 1- 2 lb pink beefsteaks with
the delectably complex, rich, sweet flavor that has
Black Sea Man made Brandywine justifiably famous. Buy in a gallon
pot (two months more mature) to ensure you get
A Russian Heirloom tomato. Plants yield tomatoes some of these lovely tomatoes. Indeterminate, late
with a rich mahogany and olive green shoulders.
Inside is deep, reddish green and loaded with
flavor. This tomato does well growing in containers. Brandywine, Red - PF
Determinate, mid It produces medium-sized, 8 to 12 oz. round,
smooth red fruit that are juicy and loaded with
Black Plum intense tomato flavor. Expect high yields of this very
flavorful tomato. Indeterminate. mid
A favorite Russian variety that produces a long and
steady crop of 2” elongated plum-shaped fruits
colored a beautiful deep-mahogany with dusky- Caspian Pink
green shoulders. Fruit resembles a small paste Originally grown in southern Russia between the
tomato but with thinner walls. Unique sweet tangy Caspian and Black Seas. These prolific,1-2 pound,
flavor. Indeterminate, mid/late globe-shaped, pleated, pink-red beefsteak tomatoes
that rival Brandywine in popularity and flavor.
Black Krim Perfect for cooler climates. Indeterminate, mid
Deep, dark red with green shoulders. The interior is
a reddish green color. They are an heirloom for the Copia
Crimean peninsula of Russia. Producing 10-12 oz. A beautiful large, striped tomatoes, these have
fruits, they set well in heat. The flavor is rich, earthy, lovely stripes of glowing gold and neon red. Inside
almost smoky. Indeterminate, mid is a mix of red and yellow that is swirled together. A
stabilized cross between Green Zebra and Marvel
Black from Tula - PF Stripe, these tomatoes weigh about one pound
each. Indeterminate, mid/late
A large 8-12 oz. dark tomato with a rich, deep
purplish-brown color. Some seed savers say it is
the best tasting of all the dark tomatoes. Very rich, Cherokee Chocolate
old-fashioned flavor, sweet and spicy. A rare Russian A stabilized version of Cherokee Purple, this 10 to 16
heirloom. mid oz. mahogany-colored variety has excellent flavor
and beautiful large fruit. Very productive plants
Black Prince yield a large harvest of these chocolate-colored
tomatoes with an excellent, sweet, slightly tart
Named for the Gypsies who live in Russia, this flavor and firm flesh. Nice slicer. Indeterminate, mid
is one of the deepest, maroon tomatoes. It has
great color and good taste. Medium-sized fruit.
A lovely introduction from Soviet plant breeders. Cuore di Bue
Indeterminate, mid This Italian oxheart has been a favorite in Italy for
many years. Fluted, beautiful fruit has a delicious
sweet taste; similar to the shape of a heart; great for
fresh eating or saucing. Meaty with few seeds. Large
vigorous vines. Indeterminate, midChianti Rose Greek Rose
Hearty potato leaf cross between Brandywine and An heirloom tomato originally from Crete. Large, 4”,
an unnamed Italian variety. Chianti Rose produces 16 oz., pink beefsteak tomatoes pn big, sprawling,
huge crops of 1-2 lb. beautiful, thin skinned, rosy regular leafed tomato plants. Big, complex flavors.
red-pink, beefsteak tomatoes with a delicious, well- ruffled shoulders. A good sandwich tomato.
balanced, complex flavor. A good variety for cooler Indeterminate, mid
and coastal growing regions. Indeterminate, mid
Great White - PF
Coustralee Sweet and fruity, perfect for salads and sandwiches.
An heirloom variety from France, producing large An almost perfect, “white” tomato with low acidity
red beefsteaks with ribbed shoulders. Fruit is about and few seeds. When ripe, the fruit will have a very
4" across, quite meaty, and smoothly textured. Large smooth creamy white texture.
crops of, beautiful tomatoes. Indeterminate, mid
Indeterminate, mid
Giant Tree Tomato- PF
Costoluto Fiorentino 10 to 18 ft. vines have strong stems and heavy
Old Tuscan Heirloom variety with dark red skin. thick leaves. Globe- shaped, pinkish-red fruits,
Slightly flattened with fluted shoulders. Fruits with few seeds,are smooth and weigh 1 - 2 lbs.
are typically about 8 ounces. High in sugar with Indeterminate, mid to late
excellent acid, good fresh or made into sauces.
Indeterminate, mid German Johnson Pink
An old-time favorite heirloom from the East
Carbon - PF features tall plants and a fairly early harvest of large,
Medium size, sweet and pretty. Big, regular-leaf slightly ribbed pink-red tomatoes averaging 1 lb.
tomato plants yield 10-14 oz., beautiful purple- Meaty with few seeds and really excellent flavor.
black tomatoes. Delicious, rich, complex flavors. Indeterminate, mid.
This tomato variety won a taste test of 10 heirloom
tomato varieties at Cornell Research Farm. German Red Strawberry PF
Indeterminate, mid
Big, meaty and fine flavored. This German heirloom
has uniform fruits averaging 10 oz. Solid meat has
Cherokee Purple few seeds and little juice, yet delivers big on taste.
Reliable producer of medium pink-purple fruits that Indeterminate, mid
average 8 to 12 oz. Fruits are round to oblate, with
no cracking. Exhibits tolerance to mild drought as Gold Medal - PF
well as to common diseases.
Indeterminate, mid A Ben Quisenberry tomato. Wonderful, 1-1/2 lb.,
yellow and red bicolor beefsteak tomato with pink
marbling in blossom end, thin skin and luscious
Costoluto Genovese sweet, well-balanced flavors. Indeterminate, mid
Italian heirloom tomatoes. Large, deep-red, juicy
tomatoes are deeply ribbed but fully flavored and Hazel Mae
delicious. This variety is hearty and does well in hot
weather, but continues to produce even when the From Jerry Moomaw's grandmother, the same
weather turns cool. Indeterminate, mid/late source as Hazel Gold, who first offered this variety in
the Seed Savers 1997 Yearbook. Good yield of large,
1-2 lb., yellow tomatoes with some red striping
Dagma's Perfection and/or marbling. Sweet tropical fruit flavor, slightly
Producer of medium-sized, slightly flattened, ribbed, thin skin, juicy Indeterminate, mid
pale-yellow fruits with delicate, light red striping.
Flavorful with overtones of tropical fruit. Firm and Hillbilly
juicy, and beautiful in appearance.
Indeterminate, mid These tomatoes are beautiful. An Ohio heirloom
beefsteak originally from West Virginia producing
1-2 lb. huge, heavily-ribbed, orange-yellow fruit
Dester with red mottled skin and red streaks within. Very
Very nice, large, smooth skinned, pink beefsteak sweet, fruity flavors. Low acid. Try it in big slices
with great flavor that has won several taste testing with other colored tomatoes. Indeterminate, mid
awards. Fruits are usually under a pound. Sturdy
plants produce well. Indeterminate, mid/lateKellogg's Breakfast - PF Old Flame
One of our favorites. Lovely, pale-orange fruits are Flame is an old heirloom tomato from West Virginia,
solid and meaty throughout, packed with mild and dating back to the 1880s. These bicolor tomatoes
delicious. Large, beefsteak-type fruits, up to 16 oz., look as if they are on fire. Sweet with lots of old time
Indeterminate, mid tomato flavor. Indeterminate, mid
Marmande Old German
French heirloom. Producing clusters of 6-10 ounce A favorite in the Virginia Mennonite community.
deep red, slightly flattened, oblate fruits that are Yellow fruits have a red center, visible on the surface
meaty, lightly lobed with an excellent slightly and throughout the core. They often weigh over a
tart taste. This variety also does well in cooler pound, with few seeds. Indeterminate, mid/late
summer conditions. A great tomato for slicing and
sandwiches. Indeterminate, mid Orange Oxheart
Big 10 to 12 ounce heart shaped, meaty fruit are
Marglobe - PF sweet and juicy. Well balanced flavors and attractive
Developed in 1917, introduced by the USDA in color, make this a perfect addition in salads, or as a
1925. Good producer of 7-10 oz deep red, juicy, delicious juicy slice on a sandwich.
sweet tasting fruits. These tomatoes can claim Indeterminate, mid/late
parentage of many of today's hybrid tomatoes.
Indeterminate, mid Orange Russian - PF
Arguably, the most beautiful tomato I’ve ever seen!
Mortgage Lifter - PF Tomatoes are usually heart-shaped with golden
These long time favorites are also known as flesh marbled with streaks of red. I have grown
Radiator Charlie. They produce good yields of large, some that were almost 3 pounds. Fruity and dense
smooth, pink-skinned fruits and have few seeds, with few seeds. Indeterminate, mid/late
even in times of drought. Mild, sweet flavor. We love
these! We've had 1-2 Lb. tomatoes. Paul Robeson
Indeterminate, mid/late
Russian heirloom named after the operatic artist
who won acclaim as an advocate of equal rights for
My Love's Pink Oxheart - PF Blacks. A dusky, dark-red, with dark-green shoulders,
HUGE pink tomatoes that are oxheart shaped, and red flesh. Fine flavor with a good acid/sweet
meaty, and have fantastic flavor. They have a good balance. From Siberia, it's good for cooler growing
balance of sweet and acid. See how big you can regions. Indeterminate, mid
grow them. Named for my husband.
Indeterminate, mid/late Park's Whopper
This tomato has great disease resistance, high
Moonglow yields, and a long growing season. Big, juicy,
Perfect-looking golden-orange tomato: smooth and meaty sandwich-sized tomatoes appear early and
medium- sized. Fine flavored, rich and fruity. These continue until frost. These vines are vigorous, so be
are good producers of consistent looking fruit. sure to stake or cage well.
Indeterminate, mid. Indeterminate mid/late
Nebraska Wedding - PF Persimmon
An old Great Plains heirloom Produces globe- This vigorous and prolific tomato, introduced
shaped fruits of a deep orange color, weighing around 1983, yields lots of fruit. One of the better
up to 10 oz. each. Plant yields are heavy. In the flavors of all the orange tomatoes. Rose-orange
old days, seeds were given to a married couple to (persimmon colored) fruits range from 12 oz - 2 lb.
help them start their new lives together, hence the Meaty, sweet, and few seeds. Indeterminate, mid
name. Intermediate, mid
Polish Pastel
Orange Beefsteak Small-leafed plant from John Smarz of Australia
Regular leaf plant produces large amounts of 3-4", producing unusual 10-14 oz., bi-colored fruit with
round, orange (golden), beefsteak tomatoes loaded beautiful red & yellow striping and/or mottling.
with delicious, well-balanced, sweet, fruity flavors. Fruit is very meaty (not juicy) producing only few
A good sandwich tomato or salad tomato or eating seeds. Very mild flavors. Would be good for stuffing.
fresh off the vine. Indeterminate, mid ndeterminate, midPineapple - PF Taxi
I didn't get a lot but its worth the real estate. The The best tomato variety for an early, lemon-yellow
first one I ever picked was a "two hander" size! tomato. Popular heirloom. Compact, bushy,
When I sliced it in half, I knew I was in love. The regular-leaf tomato plants that yield 4-6 oz., round,
interior was a beautiful collage of orange, gold and delicious, bright-yellow tomatoes that are very
red. Juicy and fruity sweet. Indeterminate, late sweet. I loved this one for it's flavor and uniformity.
Determinate, mid
Pruden's Purple
Large (many over 1 lb.) fruits are flattened and Thorburn's Terra Cotta
smooth (except for shoulder ribbing on some), Incredible flavor, color and history! Introduced in
and resist cracking. Fruits mature quite early, 1893 by James Thorburn of New York. With honey-
with the delicious flavor and good production brown skin, orange-pink flesh, and green seed
that heirlooms are known for. Dark pink, nearly mass, this is an unusual slicer with an terrific flavor.
purple skin with crimson flesh. Potato-leaf plants. The tomato produces heavily during mid-season
Indeterminate, mid/late and then drops off quickly once cool weather sets
in. It will yield a pumpkin-orange sauce.
Red Pear (Large Italian) Indeterminate, mid
A pear-type tomato, this one is large and
somewhat ribbed with thin skin and a delicious, Vintage Wine - PF
slightly sweet flavor. It bears a large number of One of the very few pastel-hued tomatoes. A
fruit, which are good enough to eat fresh, but also favorite of my customers, with attractive, 1lb.,
perfect for cooking. Very popular in Italy. pale pink/red fruits set off by golden stripes.
Indeterminate, mid/late Elegant, sweet and tasty, with a nice, mild flavor.
Indeterminate, mid
Red Rose
This is a cross between Brandywine and Rutgers. Wisconsin 55
producing good harvests of 6 to 10 oz. flavorful dark Produces 6–8 oz. slicers that are great for fresh
pink fruit. Disease and crack-resistance, the tomato’s eating and popular for canning, particularly for
taste and texture is more like that of Brandywine. stewed tomatoes. This long-popular workhorse
Indeterminate, mid variety was developed by the University of
Wisconsin, Madison in the 1940’s.
Rutgers Indeterminate, mid
The original Rutgers tomato was released in 1934 as
the result of a collaboration between the Campbell
Soup Co. and Rutger’s University. It became a staple
MAIN SEASON
ingredient in the Campbell’s soup product line.
Highly productive. Thick flesh with superior flavor. Ace 55
Strong vines yield a large initial crop followed by
Ace 55 has excellent fresh tomato flavor. Large,
several flushes of fruit. This is one of those classic
deep red fruit with low acid content, one of the few
tomatoes that has been used as a parent in the
red tomatoes to make that claim. Crack-resistant.
breeding of many other hybrids. Indeterminate, mid
Determinate, mid
Rose - PF Big Beef
I won the largest tomato of the 2011 Spokane Large beefsteak-type tomato with very firm flavorful
County Fair with this one. A large leafy heirloom fruits. Strong vines produce an abundance of 1-2
that produces deep, rose-pink, 3", meaty globes lb fruits. These are perfect for sandwiches and
with great taste. Wonderful tomato. hamburgers. Very reliable. Indeterminate, mid
Indeterminate, mid/late
Beefmaster Hybrid
Saint Lucie
This one routinely wins the size award at county
From France. Regular-leaf, tomato plants with fairs and contests. This massive beefsteak-type is not
generous yields of 1 to 2 1/2 lb., slightly-flattened, only huge but very heavy-bearing, with stunning
bright-red beefsteak tomatoes. Some ribbing. yields over a long season on indeterminate vines.
Delicious sweet flavors with the perfect ‘tang’ of Some grow as large as 1½ pounds. Good flavor
acidity. Solid, meaty interiors make it a good slicing .Indeterminate, mid/late
tomato for sandwiches or salads.
Indeterminate, mid/lateBrandymaster Yellow Delicious - PF
This modern strain of classic Brandywine delivers Excellent slicer, most fruits weigh 1 lb. and still holds
world famous flavor packed into fruits that weigh the world record of 7+ pounds for a single fruit!
up to one pound. They are firm, juicy and have an Produces smooth and solid fruits that seldom crack,
incredible, rich tomato taste. Potato-leaved plants with small cavities, nearly solid meat, and excellent
do well under a wide range of conditions. Fruits flavor. Indeterminate, mid
mature later in northern areas. Indeterminate, mid
Goliath
Big Boy Beautiful, smooth, bright-red fruits average 10 to
The Big Boy hybrid tomato debuted in 1949, 15 oz., with a sweet luscious flavor. Tall, plants will
What's kept Big Boy tomato a best-selling tomato produce lots of these perfectly shaped tomatoes.
all these years is the wonderful aroma and rich Multiple disease resistance. Indeterminate, mid
flavor. The fruits are large, up to 1 pound or more.
Indeterminate, mid Husky Red
This member of the new Husky series yields
Big Zac medium-sized, 5 to 7 oz. bright red fruit with very
This prize winner was bred by Minnie Zaccaria, a good flavor. Although the plants grow only 4 feet
New Jersey gardener who sought the perfect cross- tall, fruit continues to appear in surprising numbers
pollination of two heirlooms, finally creating this throughout the growing season. Dwarf, mid
enormous tomato with fruits that repeatedly tip the
scales at an amazing 4 to 6 lbs. They are sweet and Homestead
delicious. This is an 8" paper plate,.
Indeterminate, mid/late This densely foliaged plant produces very firm, dark
red, flattened globe shaped fruit, each weighing 7
to 8 ozs. Does well in hot or humid weather. A great
Better Boy choice for canning! Determinate vines, mid
A spectacular, mid-season variety with plump, juicy,
deep red tomatoes that often weigh more than one Legend - PF
pound. Very flavorful, with flesh that’s juicy, yet firm.
Indeterminate, mid Legend has shown a strong tolerance to blight.
Round, shiny red fruits, with sweet flavor and just
a little acid to add a touch of zing. Nice tomatoes
Blue Ribbon with skin that feels kind of velvety. Determinate,
Beefsteak-size, deeply oblate, dark red fruits from mid
vigorous vines producing large yields! Uniform,
crack-resistant fruits average 11 to 13 oz., with some Lemon By
weighing a pound or more! Widely adapted. Will
need to be staked.. Indeterminate, mid Lemon yellow, not gold in color. Highly adaptable
plants yield large, deep oblate fruits, averaging 6
to 7 oz. and about 3-1/2" across. Mild flavored and
Celebrity adds an inviting color to salads.
This AAS Award Winner established a new standard Indeterminate, mid
for main-crop hybrids requiring multiple disease
resistance. Medium sized, globe-shaped fruits are Mister E - PF
crack-resistant and average 7 oz. .Semi-determinate,
mid This is a seed we saved from Big Zac. Our seed
reverted back to one of it's parent which was a
larger, open pollinated pink tomato. It is very sweet
Chef's Choice Black and lovely. These are large. Indeterminate, mid
Chef’s Choice Black is a beefsteak type tomato with
a dark green/brown/black hue. Vigorous, healthy Mountain Fresh Plus Hyb
plants with uniform fruits that are early to set and
has a meaty interior with great flavor. Prolific yield One of the most sought after Mountains, as it
of 8 oz fruits.. Part of the Chef's Choice Series. features better flavor and larger, 8 to 16 ounce
Indeterminate, mid fruits than either Mountain Pride or Mountain
Spring. Very firm and flavorful. Great for a container
planting. Determinate, mid-late
Country Taste
A really meaty, beefsteak tomato - perfect in
sandwiches, with a burger, or simply drizzled with
olive oil in a salad. The fruits have a full, rich flavor
and can each weigh up to a pound. These plants
are notably disease resistant. Indeterminate, midMomotaro Mint Julep
This is the most popular tomato in Japan. In the This unique little tomato is a plum-shaped version
US is known as "Tough Boy". Deep pink, with green of Green Zebra and was found as a naturally
shoulders, these 6 - 7 oz. tomatoes are sweet with occurring variant. It has the same beautiful
a refined flavor. Noted for crack resistance, holding chartreuse green background and bright yellow
quality, and VFN resistance. I am offering it under streaks as Green Zebra, but taste is very different.
the original name which refers to a hero in Japanese Much less tartness, more mild with sweetness.
folklore. Indeterminate, mid Intermediate, mid
Moscows Pink Berkeley Tye Dye
The largest of the U of I bred tomatoes. Not the Large beefsteak fruits are the color of port wine
earliest but certainly the largest. Big plants produce with metallic green stripes and weigh 8 to 12 oz. Its
dozens of large, 4-5” red fruits good for slicing and excellent sweet flavor was put to the test against
canning. Almost lost to the ether but for a Utah Cherokee Purple in farmers markets taste tests and
gardener who kept it as his main canning tomato. was preferred every time. Indeterminate, mid
Indeterminate, mid
Pink Boar
Unusual This 4 ounce gem is a pinkish-wine colored tomato
with metallic green stripes. A great producer and is
a definite winner if you want a smaller, juicy, sweet
Black Beauty tomato. I loved these. Very prolific and a gorgeous
This variety is darkest known tomato in the world. color. Indeterminate, mid
This variety is so “blue” that it looks black. Very tasty,
dark red flesh with sweet, rich and earthy flavor. As Silvery Fir Tree
with all anthocyanin tomatoes, full sun with yield An heirloom that ripens early and produces
the darkest fruits. Indeterminate, mid heavy crops of fire engine red fruit averaging 2-3
inches across with a slightly flattened shape and
Chocolate Stripes - PF a pleasant, tangy taste. The compact plants have
Fruit is deep reddish-brown inside; the outside has delicate, ferny foliage and make great container
beautiful greenish stripes. One of the most unique plants. Russian origins. Determinate, mid
looking tomatoes, sweet with a full-rich flavor. Fruit
is medium to large and are of a slightly flattened Sweet Carneros
globe shape. Indeterminate, mid A beautiful rose and gold striped, 2 to 4 ounce
round tomato. One of the first to ripen in my
Green Zebra garden. Fruits have a deliciously sweet, slightly
Fully ripened fruits are bright green, with stripes tangy gourmet flavor. Lots and lots of tomatoes.
of a still lighter green. Round, smallish, fruits Crack-resistant. Indeterminate, mid
have excellent, tart, “real tomato” flavor. Plants are
vigorous. Determinate, mid
DWARF
Lime Green Salad
Small plants that produce abundant sprays of (TREETYPE)
round, lime-green tomatoes that ripen further to an
amber color. Great for growing in containers since Dwarf BrandyFred
plants stay small yet provide a big harvest. Fruits BrandyFred is a potato leaf dwarf variety that
are 3 to 5 oz., chartreuse inside, full of juice and a produces oblate medium to medium large fruit
luscious, tangy flavor. Determinate, mid that ripen to a dusky rose purple hue. The flavor is
well balanced and intense, and the variety is quite
Lucid Gem prolific. Tree Type, mid
A selection from Brad Gates, Wild Boar Farm.
These 5 to 12 oz fruits start yellow with purple Dwarf Black Early
black shoulders and ripen to orange with indigo Regular leaf plants that are relatively compact, 4-5'
shoulders. The inside is yellow/orange with red tall and sprawling, medium to high yield of medium
mottling. They have a wonderful, sweet, low acid sized flattened and slightly ribbed beefsteaks of
flavor. Beefsteak type, meaty with few seeds. beautiful black/purple color, excellent taste and
Indeterminate, mid very nice texture, good balance of 'meat' and juice,
7-11 oz. Tree Type, midDwarf Chocolate Lightening Dwarf Sweet Sue
Rugose regular leaf foliage produce 4-8 oz., medium- Dwarf Sweet Sue is a potato leaf dwarf variety that
sized, chocolate-brown, slightly-oblate, slicers with produces round to oblate medium sized fruit that
jagged green and gold stripes. The rich crimson flesh ripen to bright yellow with a pink blossom end
has intense and well-balanced flavors. Some plants blush. The flavor is outstanding; well balanced and
throw out purple/black striped fruits. Good for a sweet. Good for a large container Indeterminate
large container Indeterminate fruiting characteristics fruiting characteristics 3 - 4 feet tall mid
3 - 4 feet tall mid
Dwarf Yukon Quest
Dwarf Fred's Tye Dye Regular, dark-green, rugose foliage and stout
Rugose regular leaf foliage produce medium sized central stem, grows to 3' tall and are perfect for
round purple tomatoes with jagged gold and container gardeners. Plants produce 3-6 oz., round,
green stripes and the deep crimson flesh of black oblate, with slightly ribbed shoulders, pink fruits
tomatoes. 5-6 oz. Rich, intense, and balanced flavor. with excellent, well-balanced sweet flavors that
Love, love, love these.Tree Type, mid rival those found in Brandywine. Good for a large
container Indeterminate fruiting characteristics 3 -
4 feet tall mid
Dwarf Golden Gypsy
Dwarf Golden Gypsy is a mid-season potato leaf
dwarf with heavy yields of medium to large smooth Dwarf (Tree Type) tomatoes from The Dwarf Tomato Project. I
oblate yellow fruit in the 8 – 18 oz range. Good for a grew 6 of them in 2016 and was very impressed with most of
large container. - 4 feet tall mid them. They are perfect for a small space gardener who wants a
slicer instead of the smaller tomatoes that are usually produced
Dwarf Mr. Snow by most determinate tomatoes. This class of tomatoes exhibits
characteristics of both determinate and indeterminate types.
Plants with rugose potato leaf, 5-12 oz flattened Historically called “tree-type,” they are now commonly referred to
beefsteaks with smooth shoulders, pale yellow as dwarfs. Tree-type tomato plants have very thick main stems with
color inside and out, very meaty flesh with small minimal branching. Their foliage can be either regular or potato
seed cavities and not many seeds. Very nice sweet leaf but in either case, are rugose (e.g. dark green in color and
flavor with a hint of citrus. Indeterminate fruiting crinkly in texture). Due to their slow growth rate, they appear from
characteristics 3 - 4 feet tall mid a distance to be determinate achieving three to four feet in height.
However, like indeterminate, they continue to set fruit throughout
Dwarf Purple Heart the growing season. Compact and everbearing, what a great
Dwarf Purple Heart is a regular leaf dwarf variety that combination!
produces heart shaped medium to medium large
These are great for smaller spaces and container growing.
fruit that ripen to a dusky rose purple hue. The flavor
is well balanced and intense, and the variety is quite I bought my seeds for these Dwarfs from Tatianas Tomatobase. (And
prolific. Good for a large container Indeterminate borrowed some pics for those I haven’t grown yet.)
fruiting characteristics 3 - 4 feet tall mid
Dwarf Rosella Puple
Similar to 'Cherokee Purple' in color, size, shape
and flavor but on a dwarf growing plant. Regular
leaf, dark green rugose foliage. The fruits are oblate,
ranging from 6 to 12 oz, and ripen to a deep purple-
pink color. Flavor is full, intense, balanced and
delicious. Good for a large container Indeterminate
fruiting characteristics 3 - 4 feet tall mid
Dwarf Rosella Crimson
Rosella Crimson is a regular leaf dwarf variety that
produces oblate medium to medium large fruit
that ripen to a crimson pink color. The flavor is well
balanced and sweet, and the variety is quite prolific.
Good for a large container Indeterminate fruiting
characteristics 3 - 4 feet tall midYou can also read
