HEIRLOOM TOMATO LIST

Tomato Varieties We Offer

…Listed by Variety Name

Variety name

Type

Subtype

Description

Amish Paste

idt,red

late,lrg,red

A meaty,large (8-10 oz) paste tomato. Plants are heavy producers of a nice red, meaty sauce type tomato. Its history dates back to the early1900s.

Ananas Noir

idt,blk

late,black/red

very unusual colored tomato- looks like it's bruised on the outside but tasty and colorful starburst red core of green surrounding flesh. Translates "Black pineapple". From Belguim.

Arkansas Traveler

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

An old standby with good heat and humidity tolerance. Fruits avg. 5-7 oz. and are delicious.

Aunt Gerties Gold

idt,yel

late,lrg,yel

one of the best tasting tomatoes- fruity, sweet and complex flavor. Often 1 lb. fruits. From Virginia .

Aunt Rubys Ger. Green

idt,grn

late,lrg,gr

large (12-16 oz.) beefsteak that ripens to pale neon-green with a pink blush. Sweet, yet spicey flavor. Winner of the 2003 Heirloom Garden Show taste test. Smooth shape.

Azoychka

idt,yel

early,lrg,org

a delightful medium (8 oz) yellow beefsteak tomato that is beautifully smoth shaped and lemon yellow color. One of the earliest to ripen. Fruits are flavorful with a hint of citrus. This variety originated in Russia .

Banana legs

idt,yel

early,med,yel

a very unique tomato produced as pairs of banana shaped yellow fruits. These are an eye catcher at the dinner table or for snacking.

Beauty King

idt,bicol

late,med,yel/red

Very beautiful red and yellow striped fruits have fruity , sweet flavor. Developed by Ben Gates of Wild Boar Farm.

Beauty Queen

idt,bicol

late,med,red/yel

Distinctly striped, much like Green Zebra with with a color twist.

Big Rainbow

idt,bicol

late,lrg,red/yel

a very large(1-2 lb.) bicolored, red and yellow tomato with a good, sweet flavor. The ruby-red color radiates up from the blossom end and red streaks also appearing in the meaty flesh.

Big Raspberry

idt,red

late,lrg,pink-red

A large 6-10 oz. scalloped tomato on potato leaf plant. Fruits are meaty and flavorful.

Big Zebra

idt,grn

late,lrg,gr/yel

a larger (8-10oz) green tomato that looks like a giant version of Green Zebra. The green flesh also exhibits red stripes making this a desirable addition to the sliced tomato luncheon.

Black

idt,blk

late,med,blk-brn

A heavy producer of mahogany-brown tomatoes with very good complex flavor. Originated in Russia .

Black Cherry

idt,blk

late,cherry,blk

just as the name implies these plants produce an abundant crop of purplish-brown cherry tomatoes. They have the same rich flavor that has made black tomatoes very popular.

Black from Tula

idt,blk

late,lrg,blk

a large (10-12 oz) beautiful dusky brown to mauve black colored beefsteak tomato originating from Russia . It has an outstanding salty flavor with a semi-smoked taste. This is often the standard by which other black tomatoes are measured.

Black Giant

idt,blk

late,lrg,pur-blk

Typically large but varied in fruit size this globe shaped black variety has a great blend of acid and sweet flavor.

Black Krim

idt,blk

late,lrg,blk

one of the most popular of the black tomatoes, this is a medium-large sized maroon beefsteak and a very unique, salty and intense taste. Originates from the Isle of Krim in the Black Sea .

Black Pear

idt,blk

late,med,blk

a medium (4-6 oz) pear shaped dark brown tomato. These are great for platters and salads with their unique shape and color.  Plants are potato leaf.

Black Prince

idt,blk

late,med,blk

a medium size red-brown tomato with dark brown shoulders and a rich, juicy taste. Originated from Siberia , Russia , these are still a favorite tomato in Russia with widespread cultivation. Prized for its nutritional value it is the source of a popular extract sold in Russia , Black Prince Tomato Oil.

Black Zebra

idt,blk

late,med,red/grn

a deep burgundy with jagged green striped skin make this an extremely attractive tomato in displays. Fruits are smaller in size(3-5 oz) similar to Red Zebra and Green Zebra, one if its parents. A very stunning variety with a characteristic rich complex flavor of black tomatoes.

Bordo

idt,blk

late,lrg,red-brn

Fruits are red-brown with a green undercolor. Plants have good yields of 8-12 oz. tomatoes.

Box Car Willie

idt,red

late,lrg,red

a large orange-red tomato with very good yields. It originated from Joe Bratka's father in New Jersey .

Brandywine

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

large (1-2 lb.)potato leaf beefsteak that ripens to pink. Sweet complex flavor. Winner of many taste tests.  Discovered by Ben Quisenberry from Ohio gardener, Dorris Sudduth Hill, who stated that it had been in her family for over 80 years.

Brandywine ,black

idt,blk

late,lrg,blk

A suspected cross of Brandywine and Fejee Improved (probably extinct) in the 1920s. These tomatoes are very large and have a great, deep earthy flavor.

Brandywine ,red

idt,red

late,lrg,red

a large red beefsteak tomato with brandywine parentage and flavor characteristics. Plant has regular leaf.

Bulgarian#7

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

a large (8-12 oz) pinkish red globe shaped tomato with a tangy, sweet taste. Thses plants are good producers throughout the season. Originally from Bulgaria .

Carbon

idt,blk

late,lrg,blk

this black beauty was the winner of the 2005 Heirloom Garden Show's best tasting tomato award. The fruits are smooth, large and beautiful. They are one of the darkest of all the black fruited tomatoes.

Caspian Pink

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

Very flavorful, large sweet tomato originating in the Caspian Sea region of Russia . It produces best in cooler regions.

Cherokee Chocolate

idt heir,blk

late,med,blk

same size or slightly smaller than Cherokee Purple but with a darker Crimson Red skin color. Thought to be a stable skin color mutation of Cherokee Purple with same, great flavor.

Cherokee Green

idt,grn

late,lrg,grn

A newer heirloom cross with great, bold acidic flavor. Ripe fruits will have aslight orange blush with green stripes.

Cherokee Purple

idt heir,blk

late,lrg,blk

large (12-16 oz.) dark pink with darker purple shoulders on fruits with complex flavor having slightly sweet aftertaste. One that is mentioned and used by fancy restaurant chefs. Originated from Tennessee from Cherokee Indians, at least 100 years old.

Cherokee Purple,PL

idt,blk

late,lrg,blk

A potato leaf version of the popular Cherokee Purple tomato. Plants seem to yield slightly higher than the regular leaf variety but fruits are of the same appearance and flavor.

Chocolate Stripes

idt,bicol

late,med,grn/red

a strikingly beautiful tomato similar to Black Zebra only larger. The fruits are firm and meaty with slightly acidic flavor.

Copia

idt,bicol

late,lrg,red/yel

one of the most beautiful of the larger bicolored tomatoes this one has a many red and yellow stripes alternating. The gold flesh is streaked with red and is very juicy, yet full bodied. This is a stabilized cross between Green Zebra and Marvel Stripe. It has a good flavor balance of acidity and sweetness.

Costaluto Genovese

idt,red

late,lrg,red

Old Italian ribbed variety. Fruits are 8-10 oz. Produces well in hot or cool weather.

Coustralee

idt,red

late,lrg,red

a huge (16+ oz.)  red slightly ribbed tomato from France. Plants are amazingly productive for the large fruit size. Very meaty with excellent taste, balanced but not mild.

Crnkovic Yugoslavian

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

Rich tasting fruits often exceed 1 lb size  from this Yugoslavian varirty. It is a good yielding plant for such large fruit size.

Dad's Sunset

idt,bicol

late,lrg,yel/red

An attractive orange tomato with blushing red tones. Flavor is sweet and mild.

De Wiese Streaked

idt,bicol

late,lrg,red/gold

a very large (16-20 oz) red and gold bicolor tomato. Yield are usually high and flavor sweet.

Dr. Wyche's Yellow

idt,yel

late,lrg,org

A large smooth, tangerine-orange colored tomato with sweet flavor. Introduced to Seed Savers Exchange by Dr. John Wyche.

Earls Faux

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

a very large (1-1 1/2 lb) deep pink beefsteak tomato with a delicious, rich flavor. It has won awards for the great flavor at tomato tasting contests. Plants are potato leaf.

Eva Purple Ball

idt,pink

early,med,pink

a medium sized (4-6 oz) blemish-free tomato with a creamy texture and well balanced flavor.  Originated from the Black Forrest region of Germany.

Flame(hillbilly)

idt,bicol

late,lrg,red/yel

Hillbilly might be the more recognized name for this old heirloom variety, originally from the hills of West Virginia. Huge(1-2 lb.) yellow-orange with red and pink streak beefsteak tomatoes are mild flavored and low in acid.

Garden Peach

idt,yel

early,sm,yel

a 2-3 oz yellow globe shaped tomato that has the blush of a ripe peach. Fruits are tasty, sweet, yet tart. The skin has a velvetty texture (like a peach).

Ger.  Red Strawberry

idt,red

late,lrg,red

Astrawberry shaped Oxheart type with avg. fruits of 10 oz. Fruits are slightly acidic.

German Giant

idt,yel

late,lrg,yel/red

a large (10 oz) pink oblate shaped tomato with pink flesh.

German Gold

idt,bicol

bicolor yel/red

a large (1 lb) golden yellow tomato with red streaks. Fruits are juicy and sweet.

German Pink

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

One of two original Bavarian varieties. The potato leaf plants produce 1-2 lb sweet, meaty tomatoes with few seeds.

Giant Fiolet

idt,blk

late,lrg,blk

a large (8-12 oz) deep ribbed pink-purple tomato. Fruits are very attractive and tasty.

Gogosha

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

A moderate yielding large fruited, 1 lb, pink tomato on a potato leaf plant. Fruits are sweet flavored. Seeds originated from Tarnipal area of the Ukraine.

Gold Medal

idt,bicol

late,lrg,yel/red

Very attractive fruits have yellow with rosy-red blush radiating from the blossom end. Fruits avg 1 lb and are sweet and mild flavored. Originated from seed collector Ben Quisenberry.

Goldman's Italian-Amer

idt,red

late,lrg,red

Fruits are uniquely different-ribbed,squat pear shaped. Flesh is meaty and flavorful. Originates from Italy.

Great White

idt.wh

late,lrg,yel-wh

A large, 12+ oz., mildly flavored yellow-white tomato with few seeds.

Gypsy

idt,blk

late,med,pur-mar

Gorgeous deep colored fruits with good taste. Originated from Russia.

Heatherington Pink

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

Fruits are 12-16 oz. with very good flavor.

Huge Black

idt,blk

late,lrg,blk

A bronze-black fruited tomato with fruits over 1 lb in size.

Hugh's

idt,yel

late,lrg,yel

Although fruits are huge, 1.5- 2.5 lb, and pale yellow, there may often be a touch of red color on the blossom end. These are meaty,yet thin skinned and delicious.

Indian Striped

idt,blk

late,lrg,blk

a purplish pink variety probably closely related to Cherokee Purple. It is very similar in appearance although slightly smaller and more productive. It originated from Cherokee Indians of Arkansas.

Isis Candy Cherry

idt,bicol

med,cherry,red/yel

This is a very attractive bicolor cherry tomato having varied shades of red and yellow color. Fruit is sweet and fruity.

Ivory Egg

idt,wh

early,med,wh

a small, egg size and shaped ivory-cream colored tomato. The creamy flesh is sweet and rich. Plants are very productive. This unique variety originates from Sweden.

Japanese Black Trifele

idt,blk

late,med pear,blk

an unusual burgundy pear shaped tomato. The medium sized (4-6 oz) fruits have an excellent, rich flavor.

Jubilee

idt,yel

late,lrg,org

golden yellow perfect globe shaped 8 oz fruits with lower acid content. This was a 1943 AAS winner but is now thought of as an heirloom variety.

KBX

idt,yel

late,lrg,org.

A varient of Kelloggs Breakfast; potato leaf plant. Fruits are sweet and flavorful.

Kelloggs Breakfast

idt,yel

late,lrg org.

a huge (16+ oz.) deep orange fruited tomato. Very meaty with excellent taste and great for squeezing "orange" juice for breakfast.

Lucky Cross

idt,bicol

late,lrg,yel/red

a large (8-12 oz) yellow and red bicolor tomato with a delightfully sweet and complex flavor. It derived from a naturally occuring cross between Brandywine and another variety in Craig LeHoullier's garden. A very pretty and delicious tomato.

Mammoth Ger. Gold

idt,bicol

late,lrg,yel/red

well named for its huge (2 lb) deep golden fruits with red streaking, Unlike other bicolor tomatoes this one is almost orange with more extensive red streaking, making for a very colorful fruit. The high sugar and high acid provide for a rich, desirable flavor.

Mariannas Peace

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink pl

a large (12-18 oz) pink tomato of oblate shape. The flavor is balanced in acidity and sweetness and rich. A potato leaf plant which has exceptional production for this type plant.

Marizol Gold

idt,bicol

late,lrg,yel/red

a large (1+/- lb.), very flavorful and firm bicolor tomato. It is gold with red streaks. It takes long to mature but it is worth the wait. It arived in the Americas in the late 1800s  from the Black Forrest region of Germany by way of Joe Bratka's grandfather.

Marizol Purple

idt,blk

late,lrg,blk

a large (10-16 oz) dark pink with purple tint tomato having a thicker skin and higher acid content. The flavor is quite good. The plants have potato leaf. This variety is from the Black Forrest region of Germany.

Marvel Stripe

idt,bicol

late,lrg,yel/red

A large yellow-orange tomato with ruby-red streaks. This is a parent variety of Green Zebra.

Mary Rob.'s Ger. Bicol.

idt,bicol

late,lrg,bicol

Yellow fruits with numerous red streaks and red shading. Fruits are very sweet.

Morado

idt,blk

late,lrg,pur-pink

Larger fruited black variety with many fruit of 1 lb size. Fruits are crack resistant, yet great tasting.

Mortgage Lifter

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

large (1+/- lb) smooth fruits that have a rich, sweet taste. This variety has one of the most interesting histories, having been developed by M.C. Byles (Radiator Charlie) of West Verginia in the 1940s. He sold plants for $1 each to pay off his $6000 mortgage.

Mortgage Lifter bicol.

idt,bicol

late,lrg,yel/red

a newer large bicolor tomato with Mortgage Lifter as one of the parents. It has similar sweet flavor.

Mr. Stripey

idt,bicol

late,lrg,yel/red

a large bicolor tomato with very good and sweet flavor with a history tracing it back to the 1800s. This name should not be confused with Tigerella, an English variety that was also given the name by one seed company, not aware of this original striped plant. Production is often on the low side but many people prefer to settle for fewer of these great flavored tomatoes.fruits have the mottled red both inside and on the skin surface.

Mr.Underwoods Pink

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

The full name is Mr. Underwood's Pink German Giant. Fruits are very large, 1.5- 2 lb, rich in flavor and sweet.

Nature's Riddle

idt,bicol

late,lrg,yel/pink

Golden yellow fruits with pink streaking. Meaty and sweet fruits. Originated from Kazakhstan.

Nebraska  Wedding

idt,red

late,med,org.

medium size (6-8 oz) orange, globe shaped tomatoes. Yield is above average.

Noir de Crimee

idt,blk

late,med,blk

a French version of Black Krim. These black tomatoes are slightly smaller and are more uniform in size and shape than the Russian counterpart.

Nyagous

idt,blk

late,med,blk

a smaller black type which bears clusters of 3-6 perfect globe shaped fruits. They have excellent meaty, sweet flesh. It originated from Germany.

Oaxacan Jewel

idt,bicol

late,lrg,yel/ruby

Fruits are golden yellow with ruby-red streaking and range in size from 6 oz. to 1 lb.  Fruits have a rich, fruity, melon-like taste.

Old German

idt,bicol

late,lrg,yel/red

Beefsteak 1-2 lb fruits, golden yellow with pink to red stripes. Originally brought to US from Germany, native to a Mennonite community in Virginia during 19th century.

Opalka

idt,red

late,med,red

A long sauce type tomato. Many fruirs have a knob on the blossom end. They originate from Poland

Orange Russian 117

idt,bicol

late,lrg,yel/red

A bicolor oxheart type having 8 oz. fruits that are golden yellow with red streaking. These are meaty, sweet and with few seeds.

Paul Robeson

idt,blk

late,lrg,blk

a large (7-10 oz) blackish-red tomato suitable for cooler climates. It is an actual Siberian tomato named after the famous opera star and advocate of equal rights for Blacks. This tomato has an exceptional rich, exotic taste with a slight hint of smokiness, unlike any other tomato. 

Paul Robeson, Angolan

idt,blk

early,med,blk

an early reddish-brown medium size (5-6 oz) fruited tomato that is a heavy producer of tasty fruits. Plants often appear stressed , yet keep producing an abundant crop even after many other varieties have stopped.

Persimmon

idt,yel

late,lrg org.

beautiful orangy persimmon colored fruit are very sweet and have superior flavor. It is one of the older heirlooms dating back to the 1800s.

Pierces Pride

idt,blk

late,med,blk-red

a medium sized deep dark black-red tomato with a very good taste. Developed by seed grower Larry Pierce of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds.

Pineapple

idt,bicol

late,lrg,yel/red

large (1-2* lb.)yellow with some red streaks,both inside and out. Flavor has a hint of pineapple flavor and are very juicy, rich, fruity and sweet. Vines are strong and they usually produce an abundant crop.

Pink Potato Top

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

This plant is a potato leaf and the delicious pink fruits are very large (12-16 oz). Often this variety will outproduce Brandywine with almost identical tasting fruits. A good variety to try if you want both flavor and good production.

Pink Ruffled

idt,pink

late,med,pink

An attractive ruffled tomato with very good yields.

Prudens Purple

idt,blk

late,lrg,blk

large pinkisk-purple almost seedless fruit that comes early for the fruit size. Plants are potato leaf. Often described as an early version of Brandywine.

Purple

idt,blk

late,lrg,blk

a large (12-16 oz) pinkish-purple variety with flavor comparable to Cherokee Purple.

Purple Calabash

idt,blk

late,med,blk

a heavily ribbed medium sized dark pink-purple fruited tomato. The color is probably the most purple of any tomato. These fruits are attractive and have a unique winey,rich and tart taste. Plants are very productive.

Pusa Ruby

idt,red

late,med,red

a small fruited(2-4 oz) red variety from India with excellent yield and plant vigor even under adverse weather conditions.

Red Pear

idt,red

early,sm pear,red

a small red version of same size and shape as Yellow Pear. The two are excellent together in salads or for snacking.

Red Streak

idt,bicol

late,med,red/yel

a large (12-16 oz) bicolored beefsteak tomato. Fruits are yellow with red streaks. A juicy and sweet flavored tomato.

Red Zebra

idt,bicol

late,med,red/yel

a red version of the popular Green Zebra and Black Zebra these brightly red and yellow striped fruits are very attractive and flavorful. Fruits are 3-4 oz. in size but the productivity of the plants make up for their smaller size.

Reginas Yellow

idt,bicol

late,lrg,yel/red

huge yellow beefsteak with red streaks. Flavor is fruity. From Regina Yanici of Ohio.

Royal Hillbilly

idt,pink

late,lrg,red

a very large, purplish-pink tomatoes introduced by Darrell Merrell. He selected seeds of this variety from a patch of Hillbilly tomatoes and it has become a favorite ever since.

Sarah Black

idt,blk

late,lrg,pur-brown

Med-large fruits are rich in flavor and crack resistant. Originates from Germany.

Snow White

idt,wh

early,cherry,yel

a white cherry tomato . Fruits are ivory to pale yellow in color and have a mild flavor. Plants are highly productive.

Soldacki

ind,pink

late,lrg,pink

A potato leaf variety from Poland that yields high with large, 1 lb, tomatoes. Balanced, unsweet flavor.

Striped Cavern

idt,bicol

late,med,red/yel

a striped (red and yellow) stuffing tomato. The fruits resemble peppers in shape and plants produce an abundance of tomatoes throughout the season. These are a open-cavity variety with little inner pulp but also few seeds.

Striped German

idt,bicol

late,lrg,yel/red

A 12 oz. yellow and red shaded tomato with marbled interior. Fruits have a complex fruity flavor.

Stump o/t World

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

a large(1 lb) deep pink beefsteak tomato with outstandingly rich,complex flavor. Plants have potato leaf. They are originally part of the Ben Quisinberry collection where Brandywine also hailed from. This variety is more productive with slightly smaller fruits than Brandywine.

Thessaloniki

idt,red

late,med,red

a greek red tomato with good, uniform crack resistant fruits. Fruits are usually smaller (4-6 oz.) but are numerous and consistant throughout the season.Fruits taste slightly acidic and mildly earthy ranking high in many taste tests. Fruits also keep well. The variety was brought to the US by Glecklers Seedsmen of Ohio in the 1950s.

Tiffen  Mennonite

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

a large (1 lb) deep pink very productive tomato.Fruits are crack resistant and "picture perfect". The plants are potato leaf.

Victoria

idt,red

late,med,red

a medium (7 oz) flat, red uniform sized fruits on a potato leaf plant. Plants are very productive.

Vilms

idt,red

early,sm pear,red

an extremely productive plant with small (2 oz) red  juicy paste type tomatoes in numbers that you will be amazed by.

Virginia Sweets

idt,bicol

late,lrg,yel/red

Very large fruits , over 1 lb, that are very beautiful. The red streaks radiate onto golden yellow colored fruits. They have a sweet and rich flavor.

Vorlon

idt,blk

late,lrg,violet-pur.

Named for the Vorlons, a fictional alien race, these large great tasting, tomatoes are excitingly new. The seeds originate from Bulgaria.

White Queen

idt,wh

late,lrg,yel

a medium sized (6-8 oz) white to pale ivory colored tomato, depending on the degree of foliage cover. Tomatoes are sweet and fruity tasting. Considered one of the better tasting white varieties. Introduced by Earl May Seed Co. in 1941.

White Zebra

idt,wh

late,med,yel/grn

A unigue version of white tomato with light yellow and  green streaking. Fruits are mild with slightly acidic overtones.

Williams Striped

idt,bicol

late,lrg,red/yel

Fruits are over 1 lb and beautifully marked with red and yellow. They have a sweet, mild flavor.

Wins All

ind,pink

late,lrg,pink

a large fruited, 1 lb, pink beafsteak type tomato.

Wonder Light

idt,yel

early,med,yel

a lemon shaped and colored tomato often called Russian Yellow Lemon Tomato. Fruits are 4-6 oz (lemon size). They are attractive for table and salad bar and are also popular for yellow ketchup. Collected by Kent Whealy from an elderly Russian seedsman.

Yellow Pear

idt,yel

early,sm pear,yel

small pear shape yellow tomato from early 1800s. Very vigorous grower and producer. These are an attractive addition to the red and orange smaller tomatoes in a salad.

Yoder's German Yellow

ind ,yel

late,lrg,org

These pale orange fruits can be huge, 1.5-2 lb, on fairly productive plants.

Zreen Zebra

idt,grn

late,med,grn/yel

rich golden green tennis ball sized tomatoes on large plants. Developed by Tom Wagner, CA , as result of over 25 years breeding involving 4 heirloom varieties.