Aunt Ruby's
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Generations of gardeners have
delighted in the flavorful fruit and unique color of heirloom
tomatoes! This outstanding
green tomato ripens to a pale green with a tint of yellow and has
a pink blush underneath that extends inside the flesh.. Aunt Ruby's
German Green originates from Germany and is a family heirloom tomato,
meaning the seeds have been passed down through several generations. Gourmet
restaurants across the country feature this large, 12-16 ounce
beefsteak with a sweet, yet spicy flavor that is refreshingly delicious!
use in soups, salads, sauces, cooked dishes, and on sandwiches
for lush, vine-ripened, sun-warmed, juicy, and ready to burst flavor! Water
well in warm weather. This old-fashioned indeterminate variety
will need a stake or tomato tower for support. 80 days to maturity. |
Indeterminate |
2-3' |
For best results feed with a liquid or slow release fertilizer. |
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Black Krim
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Generations of gardeners have
delighted in the flavorful fruit and unique colored of heirloom
tomatoes! This heavy
producing heirloom tomato originates from the island of Krim in
the Black Sea of Russia. This large tomato boasts a rich, dark
brown-red color on the outside and a blackish-red meaty inside! Gourmet
restaurants across the country feature this 10-12 ounce tomato
with rich, sweet flavor, and just a hint of saltiness. The color
of this tomato darkens in hot weather, and this fruit sets well
even in the heat. This tomato is beautiful when added to
salads. Also use in soups, sauces, cooked dishes, and on sandwiches
for lush, vine-ripened, sun-warmed, juicy, and ready to burst flavor! This
old-fashioned indeterminate variety will need a stake or tomato
tower for support. Water well in warm weather. 75 days to
maturity. |
Indeterminate |
2-3' |
For best results feed with a
liquid or slow release fertilizer. |
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Black Prince
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This is one of the most popular and favored black tomatoes. The 3 to 4 ounce, globe shaped fruits are crack resistant with very dark red skin. The tender, juicy fruits have a flesh color that ranges from dark red to chestnut brown. Black Prince, a true Siberian tomato, grows well in cooler climates with a flavor that is deliciously different from other tomatoes. I use the unique color in my salads and the rich flavor in my cooked dishes and salsas. This is the perfect size tomato for patio gardens. 72 days to maturity. |
Indeterminate |
2-3' |
For best results water well in warm weather and feed with a liquid or slow release fertilizer. |
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Boxcar Willie
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I am proud to say this delicious tomato is an heirloom variety from the USA and said to be named after the legendary country singer, Willie Nelson. Box Car Willie boats good, old-fashioned flavor with a smooth, red color and dark orange undertones. The extremely juicy, medium-large 10-16 ounce fruits are perfect for using fresh in salsas, salads, sauces or for slicing. It produces high yields over a long season and has good resistance to disease and cracking. |
Indeterminate |
2-3' |
For best results feed with a liquid or slow release fertilizer. |
DISEASE & CRACK |
Brandywine
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Generations of gardeners have
delighted in the flavorful fruit and unique color of heirloom
tomatoes! 'Brandywine',
one of the best known and widely grown heirloom tomatoes, has very
large fruit with deep pink skin and red flesh. Gourmet
restaurants across the country feature this amazing tomato. Water
well in warm weather. May need staking. |
Indeterminate |
2-3' |
For best results feed with a
liquid or slow release fertilizer. |
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Caspian Pink
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Generations of gardeners have delighted in the flavorful
fruit and unique color of heirloom tomatoes! This Russian heirloom
originates from the shores of the Caspian and Black Seas. It is
one of the finest tomatoes ever grown with stunning pink skin and
absolutely knock-out flavor! You will soon discover this tomato
to be a hands down favorite! Gourmet restaurants across the country
feature this large, 11 ounce beefsteak fruit with a meaty, tangy
taste. Use in soups, salads, sauces, cooked dishes, and on sandwiches
for lush, vine-ripened, sun-warmed, juicy, and ready to burst flavor!
Water well in warm weather. This old-fashioned indeterminate variety
will need a stake or tomato tower for support. 80 days to maturity. |
Indeterminate |
2-3' |
For best results feed with a liquid or slow release
fertilizer. |
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Cherokee Purple
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Generations of gardeners have
delighted in the flavorful fruit and unique color of heirloom
tomatoes! 'Cherokee Purple',
said to be traced back to a variety used by the Cherokee Indians,
has the tangy, sweet, true tomato flavor that nature intended. Gourmet
restaurants across the country feature this medium-large, distinct
fruit with dark burgundy to purple skin and flesh. Water well is
warm weather. |
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2-3' |
For best results feed with a
liquid or slow release fertilizer. |
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Green Zebra
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Generations of gardeners have
delighted in the flavorful fruit and unique color of heirloom
tomatoes! This delicious salad tomato starts out light green
and ripens to an amber-green with dark forest green stripes. Gourmet restaurants across the
country feature this 3 ounce tomato which has a sweet, flavorful,
yet tart and zingy taste. It takes four heirloom varieties
to make up the combination of breeding to establish this one unusual
looking masterpiece tomato! You will find it is a real tasty
treat with good yields in the garden! Use in soups, salads,
sauces, cooked dishes, and on sandwiches for lush, vine-ripened,
sun-warmed, juicy, and ready to burst flavor! Very vigorous
determinate vines. Crack resistant. Water well in warm weather.
75-80 days to maturity. |
Determinate |
2-3' |
For best results feed with a
liquid or slow release fertilizer. |
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Jubilee
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Generations of gardeners have
delighted in the flavorful fruit and unique color of heirloom
tomatoes! Jubilee tomatoes
are famous for their mild flavor and meaty texture! 6 oz
fruits with attractive, bright orange flesh are a favorite among
those who cannot tolerate the high acid content in red tomatoes. Make
your next plate of sliced red tomatoes even more attractive, with
a few golden-orange slices from this beauty. Jubilee adds
color and flavor to your summer dishes, whether used in salads,
sandwiches, hot dishes, soups, sauces, or even as a wonderful tomato
juice. It is a prolific bearer and should become a regular
in any home garden. This tomato was the All-America Bronze
Medal winner in 1943. Requires staking. 80 days to
maturity. |
Indeterminate |
2-3' |
For best results feed with a liquid or slow release fertilizer. |
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Marglobe
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Generations of gardeners have
delighted in the flavorful fruit and unique color of heirloom
tomatoes. Large, globular
fruit 4-6 oz each with a great meaty flavor and rich red color. Ideal
for salads, soups, hot dishes and for pickling. Water well
in warm weather. 75 days to maturity. |
Determinate |
2-3' |
For best results feed with a
liquid or slow release fertilizer. |
VFA |
Mortgage Lifter
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This tomato is one of my grandparent's favorites. It was bred in the 1930's by Radiator Charlie, the owner of a radiator repair shop that was facing bankruptcy. Charlie had no plant breeding experience, yet he cross-bred 4 varieties to develop this big, tasty tomato. He then sold 1000 plants at $1 each over six years and paid off his mortgage. The large fruits of Mortgage Lifter average 2-1/2 pounds, but can reach 4 pounds when grown in ideal conditions. These slightly flattened, pinkish-red tomatoes are meaty and flavorful with few seeds. The plants are very productive and will continue to bear until frost. |
Indeterminate |
2-3' |
For best results feed with a liquid or slow release fertilizer. |
VFN |
Mr. Stripey
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Generations of gardeners have
delighted in the flavorful fruit and unique color of heirloom
tomatoes. This unique
tomato dates back to the 1800's and was brought here by Virginia
Mennonites from the old country. Gourmet restaurants across
the country feature this large, 1-3 pound red fruit that has clearly
defined yellow-orange streaks running throughout. The color
and rich, tangy flavor make this one of the most popular heirloom
varieties available! This tomato is beautiful when added
to salads. Also use in soups, sauces, cooked dishes, and
on sandwiches for lush, vine-ripened, sun-warmed, juicy, and ready
to burst flavor!! Water well in warm weather. This old-fashioned
indeterminate variety will need a stake or tomato tower for support. 56
days to maturity. |
Indeterminate |
2-3' |
For best results feed with a
liquid or slow release fertilizer. |
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Old German
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Generations of gardeners have
delighted in the flavorful fruit and unique color of heirloom
tomatoes!! ' Old German'
is medium-large with yellow and red marbled flesh, fruity flavor
and smooth texture. Gourmet restaurants across the country
feature this tomato that has been grown since the 1800's in Virginia. Water
well in warm weather. 80 days to maturity. |
Indeterminate |
2-3' |
For best results feed with a
liquid or slow release fertilizer. |
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Orange Oxheart
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Generations of gardeners have
delighted in the flavorful fruit and unique color of heirloom
tomatoes. 'Orange Ox heart has an intensely aromatic, pure summertime
flavor and golden-yellow color of an early sunrise. Gourmet
restaurants across the country feature this large, heat-shaped
tomato. An old canning favorite and excellent slicer. Water well
in warm weather. 80 days to maturity. |
Indeterminate |
2-3' |
For best results feed with a
liquid or slow release fertilizer. |
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Pineapple
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Originally from Kentucky, this colossal beefsteak type tomato can weigh up to 2 pounds! The color of the ripe fruit will stand out in your garden and in your cooking with beautiful bright yellow and red streaks. Pineapple has a mild flavor, meaty flesh, and relatively few seeds that I like to simply slice and eat with just a sprinkling of salt and basil. I have always enjoyed striped, bi-color tomatoes and this variety has real tomato taste that you just can't experience with today's milder-tasting hybrids. 85-95 days to maturity. |
Indeterminate |
2-3' |
For best results water well in warm weather and feed with a liquid or slow release fertilizer. |
VFN |
Rutgers Select
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Generations of gardeners have
delighted in the flavorful fruit and unique color of heirloom
tomatoes! "featured in
gourmet restaurants across the country". Large, rich
red fruit is produced on strong vines. Widely grown
and considered ideal for home gardeners. Perfect for many
cooked dishes and superb on sandwiches. Can also be used
for salads, soups and sauces. Water well in warm weather.
73 days to maturity. |
Determinate |
2-3' |
For best results feed with a
liquid or slow release fertilizer. |
VFA & CRACK |
San Marzano
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Originally from Campania region of Italy in the 1770's, this Italian classic is one of the best paste tomatoes. It has good yields of large, 9 ounce rid plum shaped tomatoes that enhance traditional Italian dishes. San Marzano has tart flavor, firm pulp, a low seed count, and easily removed skin. For this reason it is widely used in pizzas, pastas, and for canning or drying. The long, blocky fruits mature with a small seed cavity that I like to scoop out, leaving all the tomato meat. This means less boiling to get a first class paste. 78 days to maturity. |
Indeterminate |
2-3' |
For best results water well in warm weather and feed with a liquid or slow release fertilizer. |
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Wisconsin 55
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Generations of gardeners have
delighted in the flavorful fruit and unique color of heirloom
tomatoes! Widely grown
and considered ideal for home gardeners. Great slicing tomato with
excellent flavor and good 1/2 pound sized fruit. Can also
be used for salads, soups and sauces. Water well in warm
weather. 75 days to maturity. |
Indeterminate |
2-3' |
For best results feed with a
liquid or slow release fertilizer. |
BLOSSOM END ROT, EARLY BLIGHT & LEAF SPOT |
