Tomatoes

Large red beefsteak tomatoes from the Black Forest region of Germany are so full of luscious flavor and juicy sweetness that it is no wonder that this seed was saved as a family heirloom. Vigorous plants are productive and bear large harvests of these 12 to 14 oz. fruit. Indeterminate. 80 days.

Deep pink, 1 to 1 1/2 lb. beefsteaks have delicious rich flavor that is both sweet and complex. In fact, the flavor is so good that this variety has won awards in tomato tasting contests. Tall, vigorous plants are potato-leaved and bear a good crop of these smooth, meaty tomatoes. Heirloom variety. Indeterminate. 80 days.

This is a bush tomato that tastes wonderful and has big 8 to 10 ounce fruit. The flavor is great, and the there is plenty of juicy goodness. The blossom scar is somewhat larger than other tomatoes, but what it misses in looks, it makes up for it with productivity and great flavor. VFF Determinate. 74 days.

Big, beautiful orange beefsteak with clear orange color and green shoulders. Fruit is about 5 inches in diameter and has a mild flavor. Medium productivity. Heirloom variety. Indeterminate. 90 days.

Clusters of bright orange 2 to 3 oz. round fruit are wonderfully flavored, sweet with a refreshing tartness that has a hint of lemon. Larger than a cherry, these tangerine-colored fruit sparkle when cut in half and added to salads or platters. Very productive plants bear heavily from early in the season right on up until frost. Originally from England, this is a sibling of Tigerella. Indeterminate. 75 days.

A distinctive purplish-gray hue is what gives this 'black' tomato its name. What also sets it apart is its potato-leaved foliage, which is not often seen in black varieties. Tomatoes are medium-sized, about 8 ozs., and boast that uniquely robust yet sweet flavor that makes black tomatoes so outstanding. Indeterminate. 78 days.

Just as the name implies, these tomatoes are as rich-tasting as fine brandy. The deep pink-purple beefsteaks vary in size from 8 to 16 ounces, and have exquisite flavor, a super blend of just the right sugar and acid. Large, potato-leaved plants grow a good harvest of these outstanding fruit. This variety is the result of a cross between Brandywine and Marizol Purple made by Joe Bratka. Indeterminate. 80 days.

Dependable harvests of large, smooth, solid fruit with thick walls and meaty texture. Mild and delicious flavor, popular for canning. Indeterminate. 74 days.

Heirloom variety brought back to this country from Bulgaria yields an abundance of medium-sized, 5 to 6-ounce, round red tomatoes. The fruit may look ordinary, but its taste is not. It is delectable- a complex flavor that is both sweet and tangy at the same time and very juicy. Indeterminate. 78 days.

These yellow tomatoes have a pleated shape like an accordion. When pulp is scooped out, they make beautiful containers for salads, desserts, and other stuffings. Excellent flavor. Indeterminate. 80 days.

This is a modern version of the marmande tomato, a type grown in Southern France and well known for its ribbed shape and delicious taste. Marmara offers 5 to 6-oz. tomatoes with a scalloped exterior, intense red color, and wonderful sweet flavor. This tomato is especially beautiful when sliced. Indeterminate. 75 days.

Flame-Beefsteak is a large yellow tomato with red streaking that is mild, sweet, and can reach a pound or more. Fruit have variable amounts of red streaking. Indeterminate. 75-80 days.