HEIRLOOM TOMATOESWe get a kick out of growing tomatoes and it shows. We have reds, pinks, yellows, oranges, greens, mahoganys and bicolors. They are lemon-shaped, heart-shaped, flattened, fluted and even furry. Flavors are sweet, tart, fruity, spicy, rich and unforgettable. Giant Belgium has been known to grow up to 5 pounds. Red Currant is the size of a pea. We think of the following varieties not so much as a seed list but as a playground--with plenty of room to explore and many surprises along the way. Packet is 30 seeds.
VG5502 ABRAHAM LINCOLN (ORIGINAL) TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 87 days
Large, meaty, sweet and tasty dark red fruits on sturdy, heavy-bearing vines. Indeterminate.
VG5503 ANDREW RAHART'S JUMBO RED TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 90 days
Huge, delicious, slightly tart bright red 12 to 24 ounce fruits on disease resistant, easy to grow vines. Indeterminate.
VG219 ANNA RUSSIAN TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 70 days
A large, pinkish-red heart-shaped tomato known for its outstanding flavor. The early, juicy fruits are carried on slender indeterminate vines.
VG221 ARKANSAS TRAVELER TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 85 days
Famous for producing well even in hot weather- this Southern heirloom produces an abundance of flavorful 6-8 ounce pink tomatoes. Indeterminate vines.
VG223 AUNT GINNY'S PURPLE TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 80 days
Here is an excellent deep pink smooth, juicy, 14-ounce beefsteak with flavor some prefer to Brandywine. Vigorous and high yielding, with little cracking. Potato-leaved indeterminate vines.
VG225 AUNT RUBY'S GERMAN GREEN TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 80 days
A sweet, spicy, smooth, superb tasting large green, yellow-tinted beefsteak. Fruit averages just under a pound. Indeterminate.
VG5504 BIG RAINBOW TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 85-95 days
Huge, firm, meaty, sweet and delicious golden-orange and red bicolor fruits weigh up to 2 pounds or more. Indeterminate.
VG220 BLACK KRIM TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 80 days
This Russian heirloom produces 10-12 ounce deep red-brown fruits. Their interiors are red-green and their flavor is rich and salty. The indeterminate vines are widely adapted and quite productive.
VG227 BLACK PLUM TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 70 days
Tall indeterminate vines produce sweet, deep mahogany morsels perfect for backyard grazing. No other tomato quite like it--we are pleased to offer this rare and very special variety.
VG229 BLACK PRINCE TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 70 days
Indeterminate, prolific vines carry medium-size deep garnet, round, smooth, juicy and tender fruits. The interior varies from dark red to chestnut brown. Siberian heirloom.
VG222 BOX CAR WILLIE TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 75 days
Named after the King of the Hoboes, Box Car Willie delivers beautiful and delicious 10-12 ounce smooth red tomatoes. Very prolific over a long season it is well suited for use as a "main crop" tomato. Indeterminate vines. Sorry, out of stock.
VG231 BRANDYWINE, PINK TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 80 days
An 1890's Amish heirloom that has potato-like foliage and very large 1-1.5 pound fruits of legendary luscious flavor. Its superb mild taste is perfect for slicing, salads or canning. Highly recommended.
VG233 BRANDYWINE, YELLOW TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 90 days
Gorgeous golden-yellow creamy textured, 1 to 2 pound, flattened, rough tomatoes of exceptional quality. The indeterminate vines have potato-leaved foliage. Can sometimes be finicky but the rewards are great.
VG224 BULL'S HEART TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 89 days
This rare Russian heirloom produces large pink, oblong ox-heart type tomatoes. Their flavor is sweet and refreshing. Fruits are capable of growing to 2 pounds or more. Indeterminate vines.
VG237 CASPIAN PINK TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 80 days
Originally grown in the area between the Caspian and Black Seas this 10-12 ounce Russian heirloom has an absolutely wonderful, very sweet, rich flavor that many prefer to Brandywine. Indeterminate vines with normal leaves. Highly recommended.
VG239 CHEROKEE PURPLE TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 75 days
Sweet dark pink-purple fruits on relatively short, productive, indeterminate vines. Has a full, rich flavor, with that real tomato "tang." 10-12 ounces. Highly recommended.
VG5505 CLIMBING TRIP-L-CROP TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 80-90 days
These vigorous vines can reach up to 15 or more feet tall and will produce very large yields of meaty, mildly flavored 1 pound fruits. They are excellent for both slicing and canning. Indeterminate.
VG241 COSTOLUTO GENOVESE TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 78 days
A 1-pound fluted Italian heirloom that makes beautiful scallop-edged slices. Will also cook down into a rich and satisfying sauce. Productive, very heat resistant indeterminate vines.
VG5506 DELICIOUS TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 78 days
The huge, meaty fruits are frequently 2 to 3 pounds each and deliver excellent flavor with very little cracking. Declicious holds the world's record (over 7 pounds) for the largest tomato ever grown. Indeterminate vines.
VG5507 DINNER PLATE TOMATO SEEDS
(OP) 90-100 days
Huge heart-shaped red tomatoes average about two pounds and have an especially delicious flavor. One slice really can fill a dinner plate. Heavy bearing indeterminate vines.
VG5508 DR. WYCHE'S YELLOW BEEFSTEAK TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 80 days
The luscious, sweet, smooth and meaty 10 to 16 ounce golden-yellow fruits deliver plenty of that true tomato tang we love so much. One of the very best of all the yellow heirloom tomatoes, we recommend it highly.
VG7232 EMERALD EVERGREEN TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 75 days
These are medium to large dense beefsteaks with a mild, tasty flavor that is perfect for slicing or salads. Easily one of the very best heirloom green tomatoes, this is truly a unique and special variety.
VG245 GERMAN JOHNSON TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 85 days
Large, rough, pink-red, 1-pound meaty tomatoes have an outstanding mild flavor. A North Carolina and Virginia heirloom. Indeterminate.
VG247 GIANT BELGIUM TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 85 days
Huge dark pink, extremely sweet, meaty and delicious tomatoes average 2-pounds and are capable of growing up to five pounds! One slice is all any sandwich will ever require. Indeterminate. Highly recommended.
VG5509 GOLIATH TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 85 days
Enormous, ribbed, dark pink, sweet, meaty tomatoes with just a hint of tartness deliver outstanding flavor. They are usually 1-2 pounds, but fruits up to 3 pounds are not uncommon. Indeterminate vines.
VG226 GREEN ZEBRA TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 80 days
Rich golden-green 3 inch fruits with forest green stripes. Their flavor is sweet and zingy- they are a wonderful addition to summer salads.
VG228 HILLBILLY TOMATO SEEDS (OP) 85 days
From the hills of West Virginia come very large, sweet orange-yellow fruits that are marbled with red and pink. They average 1-2 pounds each and are beautiful sliced.
VG5510 LYNN'S BEEFSTEAK MIX TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 75-110 days
A wonderful mix of huge and tasty beefsteak tomatoes in attractive shades of pink, yellow, orange, green and black. Indeterminate vines.
VG249 MORTGAGE LIFTER TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 85 days
A very popular meaty 1 pound pink tomato full of classic beefsteak flavor. The story goes that M.C. Byles of Logan, West Virginia developed and sold this variety to save his farm. Indeterminate.
VG251 MULE TEAM TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 80 days
Vigorous indeterminate vines bear great quantities of bright red 8 ounce tomatoes with great flavor and texture. Produces over a very long season and is an excellent choice for your "main crop" tomato.
VG230 OLD GERMAN TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 78 days
The large, flattened 1-2 pound fruits are golden yellow and red. The marbled bicolor interiors make beautiful slices and the flavor is outstanding. Indeterminate vines.
VG255 OMAR'S LEBANESE TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 80 days
High yielding vines produce huge, one to two pound beefsteaks with an exceptional sweet, rich flavor. Brought to America by a Lebanese college student who received the seeds from farmers living in a Lebanese hill town. Indeterminate.
VG232 ORANGE STRAWBERRY TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 80 days
Large and beautiful strawberry-shaped, vivid orange fruits have an exceptional rich and sweet flavor. They average 8 ounces to 1 pound. Vines are indeterminate and quite productive.
VG257 PERSIMMON TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 80 days
This is the best yellow tomato we have ever tasted. The 1 pound meaty, creamy golden-orange fruits have and an absolutely exquisite flavor. Vigorous, indeterminate vines. This is a truly great tomato and it receives our very highest recommendation.
VG259 PINEAPPLE TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 85 days
Large, red and white striped fruits with a rich, tart, fruity flavor. These meaty tomatoes grow up to 2 pounds each and make beautiful slices. Vigorous, high yielding, indeterminate vines.
VG7234 PURPLE CALABASH TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 86 days
Beautiful deep purple-burgundy fluted tomatoes with a distinctive rich flavor on heavy yielding indeterminate plants. Sorry, out of stock.
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VG109049 RUTGERS SELECT TOMATO SEEDS
76 days
A heavy producer of 5 ounce tasty slightly flattened red tomatoes that are excellent for slicing, sauce and paste. Widely adapted and a particularly good choice for the south. Indeterminate vines.
VG5511 WATERMELON BEEFSTEAK TOMATO SEEDS(OP) 75 days
Extra large, pink-skinned, sweet and mild 2 pound fruits with purple-red interiors. Indeterminate vines. Sorry, out of stock.