HEIRLOOM & HERITAGE TOMATO LIST (232 varieties)

Tomato Varieties We Offer

…Listed alphabetically by Variety Name

Variety name

Cat.

Type

Subtype

Description

Akers West Virginia

Heir

idt,red

late,lrg,red

Large red, delicious tomatoes from a vigorous plant. Flavor is sweet and rich. Fruits are smooth with little cracking

Amazon Chocolate

Heir

idt,blk

late,lrg,blk

Large purple tomato with sweet, rich and complex flavor with wine overtones. Originated from the Black Sea region of Ukraine

American Original-Golden

Hrtg

idt,bicol

mid,lrg,yel/org

A stunning tomato to look at and eat. These resemble a few of the more attractive bicolor heirloom varities but will often produce fruits weeks ahead of those other varieties. Large fruits are golden yellow with red streaking. They are both juicy and delicious

American Original-Red

Hrtg

idt,red

mid,lrg,red

Beefsteak red tomatoes with an heirloom look and taste. The produce early for the 12-14oz fruit size and the flavor is a balance of sweetness and acidity.

American Original-Tangerine

Hrtg

idt,bicol

late,lrg,yel/pnk

Deep yellow-orange fruits with red blush shaped much like a tangerine. The texture is meaty and flavor is both sweet and rich

Amish Fisherman

Heir

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

Very large deep pink flat globe shaped fruits on potato leaf plants

Amish Paste

Heir

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 Noire

Heir

idt,bicol

late,gr/red

Very unusual colored tomato- looks like its bruised on the outside but tasty and colorful starburst red core of green surrounding flesh. Translates "Black pineapple". Fruits are large, up to 1 1/2 lb and have a sweet flavor with a hint of citrus. A heavy producer from Belguim.

Andrew Rahart's Jumbo Red

Heir

idt,red

late,lrg,red

Huge red, slightly ribbed, beefsteak tomato with very sweet, excellent flavor

Anna Russian

Heir

idt,pink

med,lrg,pink

Large, pinkish-red heart shaped tomatoes that are very juicy. Thought to have been brought to Oregon from Russia long ago

Arkansas Traveler

Heir

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

Heir

idt,yel

late,lrg,yel

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

Aunt Ginny's Purple

Heir

idt,pink

med,lrg,pink

Sweet, 1-2# deep pink beefsteak tomato, sweet and complex flavor

Aunt Rubys Ger. Green

Heir

idt,grn

late,lrg,grn

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.

Aussie

Heir

idt,red

late,lrg,red

A huge red tomato, often reaching 2 lb. Flavor is superb as well. Originated from Australia

Azoychka

Heir

idt,yel

mid,lrg,org

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

Heir

idt,yel

erly,med,yel

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

Bear Creek

Heir

idt,blk

late,lrg,blk

A large dark colored, very good flavored beefsteak tomato. Good producer

Beauty

Heir

idt,red

late,lrg,red

Heavy producer of fruits with old fashion tomato flavor. Fruit keep well after harvest

Beauty King

Heir

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

Heir

idt,bicol

late,med,red/yel

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

Belarusian Heart

Heir

idt,red

late,lrg,red

A very large heart shaped meaty tomato with mildly sweet flavor. Originated from Belarus.

Believe it or Not

Heir

idt,red

late,lrg,red

Very large bright red fruits with sweet, rich flavor. Plants are vigorous and productive

Belmonte

Heir

idt,red

mid,med,red

Periform ribbed Italian oxheart fruits are meaty and stunning

Berkeley Tie Dye

Hrtg

idt,stripe

late,lrg,pink

Unique larger orange-red fruits with yellow-green stripes. Flavor is tangy, yet sweet. Bred by Brad Gates, California tomato breeder.

Big Rainbow

Heir

idt,bicol

late,lrg,red/yel

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

Heir

idt,red

late,lrg,pink-red

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

Big Zac

Heir

idt,red

late,lrg,red

Very large prizewinning red fruits originating from a red and pink heirloom cross breeding by Minnie Zaccaria, New Jersey. Some fruits may exceed 4 lb in weight with sweet, rich flavor. Plants are vigorous and productive

Big Zebra

Heir

idt,stripe

late,lrg,grn/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

Heir

idt,blk

late,med,blk-brn

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

Black Cherry

Heir

idt,blk

late,cherry,blk

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

Black from Tula

Heir

idt,blk

late,lrg,blk

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

Heir

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 Icicle

Heir

idt,blk

late,med,blk-pur

Dark purple long fruits (3/4" x 4") which are meaty and have a sweet, rich taste.

Black Krim

Heir

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 Mountain Pink

Heir

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

Large oblate deep pink beefsteak tomato. A good producer

Black Pear

Heir

idt,blk

late,med,blk

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 Plum

Heir

idt,blk

erly,sm,blk

A unique small fruited plum variety from Russia. Fruits have brownish mahogany shin with green shoulders. Flavor is complex

Black Prince

Heir

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

Heir

idt,stripe

late,med,grn/red

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.

Blue Ridge Mountain

Heir

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

Very flavorful pink tomato similar to Brandywine, but more productive

Blush

Hrtg

idt,bicol

erly,med,yel/red

An artisan saladette, 1 oz, elongated type variety with red striping on yellow skin and interior. The flavor is sweet and fruity

Bordo

Heir

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

Heir

idt,red

late,lrg,red

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

Brandymaster

Hrtg

idt,pnk

mid,lrg,pink

Shiny, large pink oblate fruit on semi-potato leaved plants. This modern version of the Brandywine heritage is very productive, yet unbelievably flavorful. Production is earlier and yields are far superior to its parentage.

Brandywine

Heir

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, Platfoot

Heir

idt,yel

late,lrg,yel

A yellow version of Brandywine known as the Platfoot strain. Fruits are large and sweet.

Brandywine,Black

Heir

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

Heir

idt,red

late,lrg,red

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

Brave General

Heir

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

Flattened globe raspberry pink fruits with rich,sweet taste often 1 lb.weight. Originated from Kazakhstan

Brown Sugar

Heir

idt,blk

erly,med,brn

Medium sized dusky purple-brown fruits with very sweet, yet rich flavor. Plants are high yielding. Originated from Russia

Brownberry

Heir

idt,blk

erly,ch,brn

Reddish-brown semi-sweet large cherry tomato. Production is excellent, similar to Black Cherry

Bulgarian#7

Heir

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

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

Heir

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

Heir

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

Heir

idt,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

Heir

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

Heir

idt,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

Heir

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 Cherry

Heir

idt,blk

mid,ch,brn

A brown skinned version of Black Cherry. Crack resistant fruits are 1" diameter. May have milder, sweeter flavor and are very juicy.

Chocolate Stripes

Heir

idt,stripe

late,med,grn/red

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

Chris Ukranian

Heir

idt,pink

med,lrg,pink

High yielding light-pink tomato with balanced taste and dense flesh

Church

Heir

idt,red

late,lrg,red

Large Oblate beefsteak tomatoes with good flavor and solid ,meaty flesh

Conestoga

Hrtg

idt,red

mid,med,red

Consistant producer of slightly ribbed tasty red tomatoes. Fruits are mild flavored, yet have a richness setting them apart from other hybrid types.

Copia

Heir

idt,bicol

late,lrg,red/yel

One of the most beautiful of the larger external bicolor striped 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

Heir

idt,red

late,lrg,red

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

Country Taste

Hrtg

idt,red

mid,lrg,red

Smooth, round deep red tomatoes adorn highly productive plants. The flesh is firm and juicy. This is a consistant producer of 12-14 oz beefsteak tomatoes having memorable old fashioned tomato goodness

County Agent

Heir

idt,pnk

mid,lrg,pink

Large pink fruits with juicy flesh on an earlier producing plant. Fruits can range to almost 2 lb in size

Coustralee

Heir

idt,red

late,lrg,red

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

Heir

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.

Dagma's Perfection

Heir

idt,bicol

late,lrg,red/yel

Distinctive from other bicolored tomatoes because of its pastel coloring. Yellows are more pale and red is lighter than others. The 12 oz. Fruits hint of tropical fruit flavor

De Wiese Streaked

Heir

idt,bicol

late,lrg,red/gold

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

DeJena Lee's Golden Girl

Heir

idt,yel

mid,med,org

Beautiful golden orange fruits have balanced sweet flavor with fruityness. It originated in Minnesota around 1920's

Delicious

Hrtg

idt,red

mid,lrg,red

Great beefsteak slicing tomato with potential for record setting size and excellent flavor. Expect most fruits to be over 1 lb. Interior is meaty with small cavities.

Dester

Heir

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

Large -up to 1 1/2 lb pink tomato with sweet pleasing flavor. Originated in Germany and thought to be brought to America and grown by Dr. Dester, Indiana, in the 1970's

Dr. Neal

Heir

idt,pink

med,lrg,pink

Rich flavored pink tomato. Fruits are very large on a large, heavy foliated plant

Druzba

Heir

idt,red

late,lrg,red

Excellent flavored fruits range from 8 oz to 1 lb on very productive plants. Originated from Bulgaria where "Druzhba" translates to "Friendship"

Earls Faux

Heir

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

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

Heir

idt,pink

erly,med,pink

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

Farnsworth

Heir

idt,yel

late,lrg,yel

A large yellow oxheart tomato with mild complementing flavor, yet meaty texture. Fruits range in size between 1 and 2 pounds

Flame(hillbilly)

Heir

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

Heir

idt,yel

erly,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).

Georgia Streak

Heir

idt,bicol

late,lrg,yel/red

Gold with pink blotching on a large, globe shaped fruit. Flesh is firm and sweet

Ger. Red Strawberry

Heir

idt,red

late,lrg,red

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

German Giant

Heir

idt,pnk

late,lrg,pink

Large (10 oz) pink oblate shaped tomato with pink flesh. Fruits have a rich, yet sweet flavor

German Gold

Heir

idt,bicol

late,lrg,yel/red

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

German Head

Heir

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

Large deep pink, crack resistant fruits are good flavored and often weigh over a pound

German Pink

Heir

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 Belguim

Heir

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

Huge pinkisk red fruits are solid, yet sweet and juicy

Giant Fiolet

Heir

idt,blk

late,lrg,blk

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

Giant tree

Heir

idt,red

late,lrg,red

Tall, vigorous plants produce large pinkish red fruits that are smooth with few seeds

Gogosha

Heir

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

Heir

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

Heir

idt,red

late,lrg,red

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

Goliath

Hrtg

idt,red

mid,lrg,red

Although this variety was bred for excellent disease resistance it is a great deep oblate shape beefsteak slicing tomato. Fruits average 10-14oz, are smooth and bright red colored. Flavor is sweet and juicy

Golova Negra

Heir

idt,blk

late,lrg,blk

Mild flavored dark mahogany tomato originating in Russia. Fruits are oblate shaped and up to 12 oz

Grandma's Pick

Hrtg

idt,red

mid,lrg,red

An excellent newer choice for classic tomato lovers, this beautiful, slightly ruffled, oblate beefsteak is both stunning to look at and eat. It consistantly produces 8 oz red fruits, high in lycopene and with great flavor

Granny Cantrell

Heir

idt,red

mid,lrg,red

Named after Lettie Cantrell, Kentucky, who received seeds from a WWII soldier returning from Germany. It has excellent flavor and production and can reach over 2 lb.

Great White

Heir

idt,wh

late,lrg,yel-wh

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

Green Grape

Heir

idt,stripe

mid,ch,grn/yel

Sister to Green Zebra, only smaller and great snacking tomatoes with a sweet, zingy flavor. They are said to make most red cherry tomatoes seem bland in comparison

Green Sausage

Heir

det,stripe

late,med,grn/yel

Banana-shaped lime green 4" long fruits have yellow stripes when ripe. One of a few determinate growth habit heirloom tomatoes. Fruits are meaty, similar to other paste tomatoes, and have a tangy flavor

Green tiger

Hrtg

idt,stripe

erly,med,yel

An artisan saladette, 1 oz, elongated type variety with green striping on yellow skin and a greenish-yellow flesh color. The flavor is sweet and acidic similar to green heirloom varieties

Green Zebra

Heir

idt,stripe

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.

Green Zebra Cherry

Heir

idt,stripe

mid,ch,grn/yel

These slightly oval striped green cherry size tomatoes are considered even better flavored than Green Zebra, having a bit more sweetness.

Gregori's Altai

Heir

idt,red

erly,med,red

Medium sized pink-red fruits with sweet, yet acid flavor. Plants are tall and high yielding. Originated from Siberia in the Altai mountains

Gypsy

Heir

idt,blk

late,med,blk

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

Hahms Gelbe Topftomate

Heir

dwf,yel

erly,ch,yel

Great change from red in these yellow fruited dwarf plants. Cherry fruits are sweet and mild

Hawaiian Pineapple

Heir

idt,bicol

late,lrg,yel/red

Yellow with mottled red blotches. Sweet pineapple-like flavor

Heatherington Pink

Heir

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

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

Hillbilly, a.k.a. Flame

Heir

idt,bicol

late,lrg,yel/red

Large bicolor beefsteak tomato believed to originate from West Virginia. The flavor is rich and sweet and the fruits are stunningly beautiful when sliced

Huge Black

Heir

idt,blk

late,lrg,blk

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

Hugh's

Heir

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

Heir

idt,blk

late,lrg,blk

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.

Indigo Blue Berries

Hrtg

idt,blk

mid,ch,blk

Very dark amethyst purple cherry tomatoes with a partially reddish blush which are very rich in anthocyanins, thought to have good health benefits. The flavor is fruity and sweet, somewhat plum-like.

Indigo Rose

Hrtg

idt,blk

mid,sml,blk

The original "Blue" tomato released by Dr. Jim Myers, Oregon State Uni., these fruits have a dark purple skin with a reddish bottom when ripe. Fruits are consistantly 1-2oz size. This is one of highest lycopene and anthocyanin containing tomatoes.

Isis Candy Cherry

Heir

idt,bicol

med,ch,red/yel

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

Italian Giant Beefsteak

Heir

idt,red

late,lrg,red

Deep red flattened fruits are meaty and delicious. Originated from Italy

Ivory Egg

Heir

idt,wh

erly,med,wh

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

Heir

idt,blk

late,med pear,blk

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

Jefferson Davis

Heir

idt,pink

med,lrg,pink

Large pink, globe shaped fruits on productive plant

Jubilee

Heir

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

Heir

idt,yel

late,lrg,org.

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

Kelloggs Breakfast

Heir

idt,yel

late,lrg org.

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

Korney's Cross

Heir

idt,blk

late,lrg,blk

Deep purplish-red colored fruits. Excellent producer; fruit size may vary

Kosovo

Heir

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

Very large pink heart-shaped fruits that are meaty and juicy. Fruits are attractive; originated from Kosovo

Large Barred Boar

Hrtg

idt,stripe

mid,lrg,grn/red

Striping pattern is almost equal of metalic green and ruby red bands on this flattened beefsteak tomato bred by Brad Gates, California. Fruits are meaty and very flavorful. Plants, although having indeterminate growth habit are not as tall as others.

Large Pink Bulgarian

Heir

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

Superb complex flavor in a very large fruit. John adams, IL obtained seed from a neighboring Bulgarian family

Lucky Cross

Heir

idt,bicol

late,lrg,yel/red

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.

Ludmillia's Pink Heart

Heir

idt,pink

med,lrg,pink

A large heart shaped deep pink tomato

Mammoth Ger. Gold

Heir

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

Heir

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

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

Heir

idt,bicol

late,lrg,yel/red

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

Heir

idt,blk

late,lrg,blk

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

Heir

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.

Heir

idt,bicol

late,lrg,yel/red

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

Mexican Ribbed

Heir

idt,pink

mid,med,pink

Heavily ribbed 6-8 oz bright pink fruits with mild flavor

Morado

Heir

idt,blk

late,lrg,pur-pink

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

Mortgage Lifter

Heir

idt,red

late,lrg,pink-red

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.

Heir

idt,bicol

late,lrg,yel/red

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

Mortgage Lifter,Yellow

Heir

idt,yel

late,lrg,yel

A solid yellow version of the very popular Mortgage Lifter tomato

Moskvich

Heir

idt,red

erly,med,red

An extra early (60 day) cold tolerant plant with deep red, rich flavored fruits. Fruits range 4-5 oz and are smooth, globe shaped with a small stem scar. They have a rich flavor

Mr. Stripey

Heir

idt,bicol

late,lrg,yel/red

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. Ugly

Hrtg

idt,red

mid,lrg,red

These are the tomatoes one might find in the gourmet fruit section of the grocery store. They required an exception to Florida export laws because of the irregular heirloom shape but the flavor is indisputably great. Fruits average 8-10oz.

Mr.Underwoods Pink

Heir

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

Heir

idt,bicol

late,lrg,yel/pnk

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

Nebraska Wedding

Heir

idt,red

late,med,org.

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

Noir de Crimee

Heir

idt,blk

late,med,blk

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

Northern Lights

Heir

idt,bicol

erly,med,yel/red

Early and productive bicolor variety.

Nyagous

Heir

idt,blk

late,med,blk

Smaller black type which bears clusters of 3-6 perfect globe shaped 4-5 oz fruits. They have excellent meaty, sweet flesh. It originated from Germany.

Oaxacan Jewel

Heir

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

Heir

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.

Old Yellow Candystripe

Heir

idt,bicol

mid,lrg,yel/pnk

Pale yellow oblate shape fruits have red striping at the blossom end and hgave a pinkish center. They are less prone to blemishes and range in size up to 1 lb. The flavor is mild and sweet

Omars Lebanese

Heir

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

Very large pink tomato with exceptional flavor. Has good yields on vigorous plants; originating from Lebanon

Opalka

Heir

idt,red

late,med,red

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

Orange Minsk

Heir

idt,yel

erly,med,org.

Globe shaped early, carrot orange fruits are rich and sweet

Orange Oxheart

Heir

idt,yel

late,lrg,org

High yielding, orang oxheart tomato

Orange Russian 117

Heir

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.

Orange Strawberry

Heir

idt,yel

mid,lrg org.

An orange oxheart variety producing fruits up to 1 lb., good size for an earlier producer. Fruit flesh is dense and flavorful. Not related to German Red Strawberry

Oxheart Pink

Heir

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

Glassy, pink, firm, meaty and solid are all great attributes of this large oxheart shaped tomato. An oldtime sweet tomato flavor that translates well in salads or for rich sauces.

Paul Robeson

Heir

idt,blk

late,lrg,blk

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

Heir

idt,blk

erly,med,blk

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.

Peppermint

Heir

idt,bicol

late,lrg,red/org

Beauliful red & orange striped bicolor often of 1 lb. Size. Occasionally plants will produce all red fruit. Flavor is sweet and mild; originated from Tennessee

Persimmon

Heir

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.

Perth Pride

Heir

dwf,blk

erly,sml,blk

Dwarf plants that produce a smaller black fruit with intense flavor

Pineapple

Heir

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 Accordian

Heir

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

Ruffled like an accordian, sweet pink and semi-hollow excellent stuffing or sauce tomato. Has sweet, mild flavor

Pink Berkeley Tie Dye

Hrtg

idt,stripe

mid,lrg,pink

These are quite attractive port wine colored fruits with metallic green stripes, flavor is rich and sweet. Bred by Brad Gates, California tomato breeder

Pink Bumble Bee

Hrtg

idt,stripe

erly,ch,red/yel

An artisan large cherry variety with yellow striping on red skin. They have a sweet flavor

Pink Coustralee

Heir

idt,pink

med,lrg,pink

A pink version of the popular red colored Coustralee tomato. Fruits are large and meaty with a balanced flavor

Pink girl

Hrtg

idt,pnk

mid,med,pink

High producer of medium 6-7oz pink tomatoes, low in acid and high on flavor.

Pink Potato Top

Heir

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

Heir

idt,pink

late,med,pink

An attractive ruffled tomato with very good yields.

Pink Sweet

Heir

idt,pink

med,lrg,pink

Rich sweet taste from a high yielding plant. Fruits range in size from 10 oz. To over a pound.

Pink Tiger

Hrtg

idt,stripe

erly,med,red

An artisan saladette, 1 oz, elongated type variety with yellow-orange striping on red skin. The flavor is both sweet and acidic

Plum Tigris

Heir

idt,bicol

late,med,red/yel

Plum shaped 4 oz. Red & yellow striped bicolor; originating from Minsk, Belarus

Ponderosa Pink

Heir

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

A.k.a. Henderson's Ponderosa. Large pink beefsteak tomato with few seeds and great flavor.

Ponderosa Red

Hrtg

idt,red

mid,lrg,red

Extra large, almost seedless beefsteak tomato with a mild flavor. Fruits are solid, low in acidity, meaty and tasty. A great beefsteak slicer.

Prudens Purple

Heir

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

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

Heir

idt,blk

late,lrg,blk

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

Purple Bumble Bee

Hrtg

idt,stripe

erly,ch,red/grn

An artisan large cherry variety with green striping on a reddish-purple skin. They have a sweet flavor

Purple Calabash

Heir

idt,blk

late,med,blk

Heavily ribbed medium sized, flattened, 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

Heir

idt,red

late,med,red

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

Rambling Gold Stripe

Hrtg

dwf,stripe

erly,sml,yel/grn

Trailing variety suitable for container gardening with very attractive striped fruit. Plants are high yielding throughout the season ang typically grow only 14" tall but spread to 36". Fruits are 1-2oz grape shaped and have a good flavor balance. This gold striped partner of a series produces golden yellow fruits with faint greenish stripes.

Rambling Red Stripe

Hrtg

dwf,stripe

erly,sml,red/grn

Trailing variety suitable for container gardening with very attractive striped fruit. Plants are high yielding throughout the season ang typically grow only 14" tall but spread to 36". Fruits are 1-2oz grape shaped and have a good flavor balance. This red striped partner of a series produces mostly red fruits with greenish stripes

Red Pear

Heir

idt,red

erly,sml,red

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

Red Ruffled

Heir

idt,red

med,med,red

Very ruffled 6-8 oz. Fruits that may vary in color, but most likely are red

Red Streak

Heir

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

Heir

idt,stripe

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

Heir

idt,bicol

late,lrg,yel/red

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

Reisetomate

Heir

idt,red

late,lrg,red

Very unusual shaped tomato- much like a cluster of cherry tromatoes fused together. Size can vary from almost 2 lb. To just a few ounces. Taste is acidic, slightly sour.

Riesentraube

Heir

idt,red

mid,ch,red

An early oval red cherry tomato with pointed tip. These have an exceptional full tomato flavor and very productive, often have 30-40 fruits on a cluster. It was brought from Germany in the mid-1800's. The name means "Giant bunch of grapes" in German.

Rose

Heir

idt,red

mid,lrg,red-pink

A Pennsylvania Amish variety with crack resistant 10oz fruits. The flavor is said to rival Brandywine with much better production

Royal Hillbilly

Heir

idt,red

late,lrg,red-pink

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.

Russian Rose

Heir

idt,red

late,med,red

Rosy pink-red fruits that are attractive as they are flavorful. They are sweet and meaty; originated from Russia

Rutgers

Hrtg

det,red

mid,med,red

A reputable variety with a tried and proven history; some list this variety with heirloom varieties, others claim it was the greatest commercially developed variety to-date. Regardless this one is an excellent producer of smooth,sweet, meaty, old fashioned flavored fruits on a determinate growth habit plant.

Santa Clara Canner

Heir

idt,red

late,lrg,red

Possibly the variety that started the tomato canning industry in CA, these large is very juicy, yet has meatiness. Believed to originate from Italy

Sara Black

Heir

idt,blk

mid,lrg,blk

Med-large purplish-brown fruits come relatively early compared to other black tomatoes, have an exceptional flavor and are crack resistant. Flavor is sweet and spicy with a hint of earthyness. Originates from Germany.

Sioux

Heir

idt,red

mid,med,red

Round red beefsteak tomatoes noted for very good flavor, high production and earliness. One of the most popular Midwestern tomatoes in the late 1940's. Introduced in 1944 by University of Nebraska

Snow White

Heir

idt,wh

erly,ch,yel

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

Solar Flare

Heir

idt,stripe

mid,med,red/gld

These are striking beauties with exploding color patterns of red with golden stripes. Meaty flesh flavor is sweet and pronounced.

Soldacki

Heir

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

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

Striped Cavern

Heir

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

Heir

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

Heir

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

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.

Sunrise Bumble Bee

Hrtg

idt,bicol

erly,ch,yel/red

An artisan large cherry variety with red striping on yellow skin and pink interior marbling. They have a sweet and tangy flavor

Sweet Home

Heir

idt,red

med,lrg,red

Large producing plants of very large oblate red fruits

Teton de Venus

Heir

idt,red

med,lrg,red

Large to very large red heart-shaped fruits

Thessaloniki

Heir

idt,red

late,med,red

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.

Tiacolula Pink

Heir

idt,pink

mid,sml,pink

Pear shaped pink skinned tomato with gold blotched shoulders and ruffles; originating from Tiacolula, Mexico

Tiffen Mennonite

Heir

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

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

Todd County Amish

Heir

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

Excellent producer of large rich flavored tomatoes. Originated from an Amish family in Minnesota

Tolli Roma

Heir

idt,red

mid,sml,red

Small 2-3 oz oblong red roma tomato. Just blend them up for great sauce

Tomatoberry Garden

Hrtg

idt,red

erly,sml,red

An unusual variety with strawberry shaped fruits, just over 1" long. Fruits are very sweet, juicy, hold well and resist cracking. They have a thick flesh and small seed cavity.

Turkish Striped Monastery

Heir

idt,bicol

late,sm,red/yel

Small 2 inch bicolor fruits that continue coming all summer long. Tomatoes are red on gold, outstanding flavor and plentiful; originating from near Istanbul, Turkey

Tye-Dye

Hrtg

idt,bicol

mid,med,yel/red

Stunning marbled red on yellow-orange fruits average 7 oz. Interior fruit color is a marbled red; flavor is mildly sweet. This is a hybrid plant with very extensive disease resistance

Ukranian Heart

Heir

idt,pink

mid,lrg,pink

Oxheart shaped meaty fruits of a lb. Or more size, good production and mid-season too. Expect plant foliage to appear wispy, a characteristic of many oxhearts

Victoria

Heir

idt,red

late,med,red

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

Vilms

Heir

idt,red

erly,sm pear,red

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

Vintage Wine

Heir

idt,stripe

late,lrg,red/yel

Very attractive pastel-hued fruits that are red with golden yellow tinges of color streaking the sides. Fruits are sweet and mild flavored

Virginia Sweets

Heir

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

Heir

idt,blk

late,lrg,blk-pur

Named for the Vorlons, a fictional alien race, these large purple-black tomatoes are one of the best tasting black tomatoes. The seeds originate from Bulgaria

Wes

Heir

idt,red

late,lrg,red

Heart shaped large red fruits with good balanced flavor. Fruits average 12 oz. And have few seeds

White Queen

Heir

idt,wh

late,lrg,yel

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

Heir

idt,stripe

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

Heir

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

Heir

idt,pink

late,lrg,pink

Large fruited, 1 lb, pink beafsteak type tomato.

Wonder Light

Heir

idt,yel

erly,med,yel

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

Heir

idt,yel

erly,sml,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.

Yellow Ruffled

Heir

idt,yel

mid,med,yel

Very ruffled 8-10 oz. fruits that may vary in color, but most likely are yellow

Yoder's German Yellow

Heir

idt,yel

late,lrg,org

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

Zapotic Pink Ribbed

Heir

idt,pink

late,med,pink

Heavily ribbed pink fruits with sweet, mild flavor. Originated from Zapotec indians of Mexico

Zebra Striped

Heir

idt,stripe

erly,ch,grn/yel

Orange and green striped 2" grape tomato with lime green sweet flesh. Very productive.