Crack-Resistant Tomatoes

A hybrid orange cherry tomato with unbelievably good flavor and productivity. Very sweet, fruity-tasting tomatoes are borne in long clusters on vigorous plants. Many other cherry tomatoes have a tendency to crack, especially when ripe, but this one has crack resistance bred in while still keeping a thin skin. The taste of these tomatoes is such a delight that they're often picked and eaten in the garden instead of ever making it indoors. Indeterminate. 62 days.

ALL-AMERICA SELECTIONS WINNER. Elongated cherry tomatoes grow in grape-like clusters and really load up on vigorous vines. The 1 ounce fruit has red, glossy skin and wonderful sweet flavor. As a bonus, the fruit is crack-resistant and holds on the vine better than most cherries. Expect high yields from plants that are tolerant to late blight and leaf spot. This variety is considered to be a 'big sister' variety of Santa. Indeterminate. 60 days.

This is the first truly black cherry tomato and our own exclusive variety. It is not a plum, but a perfectly round cherry with classic black tomato flavor, sweet yet rich and complex. Fruit picks clean from the stem and is produced in abundance on vigorous, tall plants. These cherries are irresistibly delicious and a unique addition to the color spectrum of cherry tomatoes now available. Selected by the founder for sweetness, increased crack tolerance and yield. Indeterminate. 65 days.

ALL AMERICA SELECTIONS AWARD WINNER. This crack-resistant hybrid originated with the heirloom Amana Orange and retains that wonderful old-fashioned flavor while adding some improvements. The hybrid has 9 to 12 oz. tomatoes that mature much earlier than Amana Orange and do not crack. The color both inside and out is a beautiful glowing orange that holds its intensity even when tomatoes are cooked, lending itself to creative uses by chefs. Vigorous plants are quite productive and are resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus and anthracnose. Indeterminate. 75 days.

An improved version of Sweet 100, this variety offers the same wonderful flavor and yields, but much better disease resistance and tolerance to cracking. Incredibly long clusters of 1 inch dark red fruit grow on tall, vigorous plants. Indeterminate. 65 days.

Many of you have come to love the Chef’s Choice tomato series. The latest entry in the class is called Chef’s Choice Black, a beefsteak type tomato with a dark green, brown, and black hues. The flesh is juicy and sweet. The disease resistant plants can produce 30 or more 8-10 ounce fruit on each plant, under good growing conditions. Winner of the  All America Selections award, with a good disease package and with good crack tolerance. Requires staking.  Indeterminate. 75 days.

Long, grape-like clusters of brilliant red elongated cherry tomatoes have earned this variety its name. Very sweet, complex flavor is delicious and has made these tomatoes a favorite of people everywhere. In fact, pints of these have become a popular supermarket item. Vigorous vines are very productive, but none of these delectable little morsels will go to waste. Their taste is addictive! Crack-resistant and tolerant to heat and a number of tomato diseases. Indeterminate. 60 days.

One of the most highly regarded black tomatoes, this one features medium sized deep maroon fruits that are free of most blemishes and cracking. Their flavor is complex, sweet yet tangy, and characteristic of that distinctive richness that makes black tomatoes special. Russian heirloom. Indeterminate. 75 days.

ALL AMERICA SELECTIONS WINNER. Potato-leaved plants produce impressive yields of 12 to 16 oz. beefsteak tomatoes with deep pink sweet, meaty flesh and an irresistibly good taste. These fruits have a perfect acid-to-sugar ratio resulting in flavor that is reminiscent of heirlooms. However, these hybrid plants are easier to grow and yield early harvests of delicious, crack-resistant beefsteak tomatoes. Indeterminate. 75 days.

If you love Sun Gold or Sun Sugar, you will also love Sun Orange. It has unbelievably good flavor. The breeder has taken the same great flavor package, but increased the size of the fruit, and improved crack resistance. High yield potential is obvious once you see the elegant trusses brimming with fruit. Indeterminate. 65 days.

With a name like a confection and striped dark-chocolate grape-shaped tomatoes, this one is too tempting to pass up. The fruit is delightfully sweet with a rich, balanced flavor, perfect for snacking or adding on top of salads. Tall, disease-resistant plants bear huge crops of these delectable, crack-resistant cherry tomatoes. Indeterminate. 75 days.

Dark brown-red tomatoes are large, 10 to 12 ozs., and very richly flavored with just a hint of saltiness. Color is darker in hot weather, and fruit seems to set well even in the heat. Prone to cracking, but a very heavy producer. Heirloom from the Black Sea of Russia. Indeterminate. 75-90 days.

Chefs and gardeners alike are going to be talking about this cherry tomato because of its striking looks and delicious, sweet flavor. 1 ½ inch round fruit are dark purple to almost black and streaked with mottled patterns of green. This is a great tomato for fresh salads and appetizers, where the appearance and texture of the fruit can really shine. Market gardeners will like mixing these into their pints of colorful cherry tomatoes. This crack-resistant variety can be grown either outdoors or in the greenhouse. Indeterminate. 70 days.

Gardeners throughout the country are rediscovering this old-fashioned classic for its terrific flavor and productivity. This strain has some disease resistance, which ensures large crops of crack-free, bright red 6 to 8 oz. tomatoes with delicious old-time taste. For many years, this was a favorite for canning because of its abundance, juiciness and deep red color through and through. Developed in the 1920's, but just right for today's gardeners too. Determinate. 75 days.

Huge red fruit is smooth, nearly solid and often weighs more than 2 lbs. Excellent flavor, tiny seed cavities, and very little cracking. This is the variety that holds the world record for the largest tomato ever grown. Indeterminate. 77 days.

AAS WINNER. Judges were excited by the citrus-like flavor and sweet delicate flesh, with perfect texture, in addition to the beautiful beefsteak shape. Fruit are 6 to 7 inches wide, and reach up to 10 ounces. In some trials each plant produced 30 or more fruit. Indeterminate vines reach 5 feet and have resistance to F,V, TMV, Scab, and cracking. 80 to 85 days.

This is among the darkest of the 'black' tomatoes that we've seen and one of the very best tasting tomatoes of any kind that we've sampled. Its flavor is exceptionally rich yet sweet and the essence of delicious summer tomato flavor. Medium to large, 8 to 12 oz. tomatoes are flattened round and smooth, without the cracking or blemishing that seems to plague some black tomatoes. They are dark purplish-brown on the outside with a deep brick-red interior. Indeterminate. 80 days.

Released by the North Carolina tomato breeder Dr. Randy Gardner, this innovative new variety has great tasting tomatoes and important resistance to both early and late blight. Mountain Magic, a cross between a large-fruited tomato and a very sweet grape tomato, is similar to the cultivar "Campari" found in specialty markets. Abundant long clusters of 2 oz., round to deep round red tomatoes are crack resistant, so they hold up very well after harvest. Their wonderful flavor combines bold acid perfectly balanced with a generous amount of sugar, adding up to a real taste treat. Compact indeterminate. 72 days.

Gardeners rate this variety as excellent, especially for its superior, very pleasant taste. Heavy yields of 8 oz. firm, meaty fruit that is generally free of cracks. Vines offer good foliage cover. Not recommended for canning as Jet Star is low in acid. Indeterminate. 72 days.

A classic French slicing tomato, this one is making a comeback after being absent from our inventory for many years. It has a deservedly great reputation both in America and Europe, due to its wonderful flavor, perfect sugar/acid balance, and crack-resistant skin. Bright red juicy tomatoes are 5 to 7 ozs. with a beautiful round shape. Expect very high yields on disease-resistant plants. Indeterminate. 75 days.

This is one of the most popular hybrid grape tomatoes on the market today. We think that's because of the premium quality of these brilliantly red tomatoes, which are packed with sweet, irresistibly delicious flavor. The vigorous plants bear early and impressive yields with continuous sets of big clusters of fruit right up to the top of the plant. As a bonus, the tomatoes are crack-resistant and have a good shelf life after harvest. High brix (sugar) fruit weigh about 1/4 oz. each. Indeterminate. 60 days.

This is the first BHN variety bred especially for great flavor. It also boasts a complete disease-resistance package including crack-tolerance and offers very high yields. Large to extra-large attractive fruit have real tomato taste making BHN 589 appealing to both home gardeners and those selling at farmers markets. Determinate. 75 days.

This cross between Brandywine and Rutgers produces good yields of 6 to 10 oz. delicious dark pink fruit. Disease and crack-resistance are inherited from Rutgers, and the tomato's taste and texture is more like that of Brandywine. Indeterminate. 85 days.

This version of German Johnson features dark pink, pretty beefsteak tomatoes that weigh 1 pound or more. They also appear relatively early in the season and are well shaped with no cracking. It is their incredibly sweet flavor that really makes them special though. We thought they were like eating watermelon with just a little extra acid mixed in. Good production and truly delicious flavor. Indeterminate. 80 days.

Pretty 1 ½ inch round cherry tomatoes are dark pink striped with yellow and perfect for fresh tomato salads. Sweet flavor and distinctive appearance make them a great choice for market growers to use in colorful pints of mixed cherry tomatoes. Crack-resistant fruit develops on strong plants that can grow well outdoors or inside a greenhouse. Indeterminate. 70 days.

Perfect little 1 oz. red cherries grow on medium-sized plants that are easier to manage than the very tall plants of some cherry tomatoes. Sweet, juicy fruit are thin-skinned yet crack-resistant with a delicious, rich flavor. Expect abundant and early harvests to extend all the way to the end of the growing season. Indeterminate. 60 days.

A young plant breeder named Jason Cavatorta started his own research company, motivated by his passion for delicious food. He wanted to make a better-tasting tomato, and his efforts won the prestigious All-America Award in his first attempt. Judges called the Galahad tomato delicious, juicy, and meaty, with large 8 to 12-ounce, crack-tolerant fruit. The strong 4-foot plant boasts excellent productivity and holding ability and is packed with disease resistances including V, F1, F2, F3, Nematodes, Gray leaf spot, Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus, and Late Blight. Also, intermediate resistance to Early Blight. Determinate. 73 days.

Big and beautiful golden yellow fruit that are 8 to 12 ounces, and have cracking tolerance. Low in acid. Resistant to VFF and grey wall. Determinate plants benefit from staking. 73 days.

We are happy to have the perfect yellow partner to our red Grape tomato. Golden Sweet grows long clusters of deep yellow grape tomatoes that stay firm and crisp and also resist cracking. Sweet scrumptious flavor combines with that famous grape tomato texture that offers just a little crunch. Excellent production on tall, healthy plants. Indeterminate. 60 days.

Large yields of blocky 4 oz. plum tomatoes with an outstanding disease package, which includes resistance to Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus, late blight, and early blight as well. Beautiful deep red fruit are resistant to cracking and have good flavor, solid texture, and few seeds. Great for use in sauces, salsas, and other recipes that call for a paste tomato. Determinate. 72 days.

Stunning golden color and a sugar content of 10% are what make this hybrid from Taiwan outstanding. Small cherry tomatoes are round to globe-shaped and crack-resistant, an important trait for cherry tomatoes. Fruit appears on tall plants capable of producing enormous harvests with up to 50 fruit per cluster. These tomatoes have a very special taste that is sweet, yet rich and fruity. Indeterminate. 65 days.

Very large production of meaty, 8 to 12 oz. tomatoes with good flavor and solid structure tolerant to cracking. Especially popular in the Northeast. Vigorous vines grow best with some means of support. Indeterminate. 79 days.

Expect large harvests of these beautiful, 8 to 12 oz., smooth, round golden-yellow fruit. Their firmness allows for crack resistance and they hold up better than other yellow tomatoes both on the vine and after picking. Fruit has a sweet, mild flavor with just a little bite to it, adding up to a very pleasant taste. Determinate. 71 days.

This is a potato-leaved variety that takes the well-known sweet, spicy flavor of green varieties up to a new level. Tomatoes weigh from 12 to 18 ozs. and are ripe when they turn chartreuse green and soften slightly. They are smooth and beautiful with no cracking, but it is their taste that really sets them apart. It is a complex and delicious combination of sweet and spicy that is very rich, well-balanced and pleasing. Indeterminate. 85 days.

Large, juicy, 8 oz. pink tomatoes with mild flavor and good crack resistance. Smooth fruit have a very pleasant taste with just the right amount of sweetness. Expect harvests to continue the entire summer. Indeterminate. 76 days.

Large-fruited cherry tomato is deep pink with amazingly good rich, sweet flavor and crisp texture. Highly productive plants grow long clusters of tomatoes that are crack resistant yet still very juicy. Great disease resistance and beautiful pink color that is hard to find in cherry tomatoes make this variety a very special newcomer. Indeterminate. 70 days.

Greek variety with beautifully smooth, 6 to 8 ounce red fruits. Tomatoes are juicy with an excellent old-fashioned acid tomato flavor. Good yields and crack resistance add to the appeal of this delicious variety. Indeterminate. 75 to 80 days.

This is a great variety for canning or processing because it puts out a concentrated set of tomatoes that you can pick all at one time. Very heavy yields of beautiful bright red, crack-resistant, 6 ounce fruit. Determinate. 70 days.

A very pretty, large heirloom tomato, this one tastes as good as it looks. Large, vigorous plants produce big harvests of absolutely delicious red tomatoes brimming with sweet, rich flavor. Each tomato weighs about 1 lb., and is mostly smooth with very little cracking or other blemishes. A treasured family heirloom from West Virginia. Indeterminate. 85 days.

Beautiful 6 to 8 oz. beefsteak tomatoes are uniquely colored, beginning as a stunning true blue where sunlight strikes the skin atop a bottom side of green. As they ripen fully, the purple deepens and eventually turns more reddish. That is when they develop their excellent flavor and are ready to harvest. Expect a heavy production of meaty tomatoes that are resistant to cracking and hold well on the vine until you are ready to pick them. Indeterminate. 80 days.

This heirloom beefsteak variety has flavor so excellent and rich that some folks claim it is equal to or better than Brandywine. Deep pink tomatoes weigh 12 to 16 ounces and are mostly smooth with very little cracking. Potato-leaved plants are vigorous and give good yields of these juicy and delicious tomatoes. Indeterminate. 75 to 85 days.

ALL AMERICA SELECTIONS WINNER. This is one of the first green colored varieties with disease resistance, and it impressed judges in the All America Selections program. Green when ripe, tomatoes have yellow streaks and are 9 to 10 ounces with a wide, flat shape and a wonderful, sweet, citrus-like flavor. Crack resistant, but should be picked when they are still slightly firm. Indeterminate. 90 days.

A profusion of tiny oval-shaped yellow grape tomatoes are produced on tall, vigorous plants. They are delightfully sweet but refreshing and sure to be a favorite with kids and adults who like to snack right in the garden. Expect long clusters of fruit that can be picked individually with very little cracking. Indeterminate. 90 days.

This cherry tomato is one of the best we have trialed. Fruit have good sugar/ acid balance, and some cracking tolerance. Resistant to TMV, leaf mold, fusarium wilt, and intermediate resistance to root knot nematode. Great in salads or fresh off the vine. Be the first to have a Unicorn. Indeterminate 76 days.

Developed for hot climates, this variety produces 4 to 6 ounces bright red clusters of sweet tasty fruit, that have the old fashioned flavor and a tangy acid balance. The fruit also resist cracking due to a slightly thicker fruit wall. Semi-indeterminate 70 days.

These beautiful yellow cherry tomatoes taste sweet and citrusy, but not acidic. Great for fresh eating or for salads. The 1 inch fruit weight about an ounce with some cracking tolerance. This variety tends to keep producing even in the heat. The 4 to 5 foot plants are indeterminate. 70 days.

For those who need an early tomato, Polebig can be your solution. Developed in Poland for earliness and crack resistance, this tomato has first early maturity, and also delivers 7 to 10 ounce tomatoes. Brilliant red fruit are meaty with good flavor The strong vines can hold the fruit longer than other early varieties. Determinate 59 days.

This variety offers some of the nicest shape and whitest color of any of the 'white' varieties. Beefsteak-type fruit weighs 8 to 12 ozs., and is smooth except for ribbed shoulders. Some fruit have a pink blush or streaks on their blossom ends and all ripen to pale creamy yellow with no cracking. Tomatoes are juicy and sweet with a well-balanced flavor. Heirloom variety. Indeterminate. 85 days.

This small fruited variety, also known as Sugar Lump, rates high with gardeners for its big yields of sugar sweet tomatoes. Crack-resistant fruit is 3/4 to 1-1/2 inches across and arranged in clusters of 6 to 12. Indeterminate. 65 days.

A new and unique indigo tomato, this one features lovely white cherry tomatoes splashed with purple on their shoulders. Large harvests of tomatoes are packed with a delicate but complex flavor and are also resistant to sunburn and cracking. As a bonus, fruit hold up well on the plant once ripened and even after picking. Bred by Brad Gates of Wild Boar Farms. Indeterminate. 80 days.