(Canning Tomato, Sheboygan Tomato, Tomato)

A long-time favorite of Lithuanian immigrants to northern Wisconsin, 'Sheboygan' produces large yields of meaty, flavorful "paste tomatoes" on large vining plants. Harvest of the 4-inch (10 cm), teardrop-shaped, reddish-pink fruits begins about 80 days after seedlings are planted out. They are well-suited for canning and cooking. This open-pollinated heirloom variety grows true to type from saved seed.

Tomatoes are short-lived tender perennials that are usually grown as annuals. Their medium...

(Siberian Tomato, Tomato)

A Russian heirloom tomato that thrives in short, cool summers, 'Siberian' produces large yields of early-ripening "cherry tomatoes" on low, lax-stemmed, determinate plants. Harvest of the 2-inch (5 cm), egg-shaped, bright red fruits begins about 60 days after seedlings are planted out. Plants typically produce 2 to 3 flushes of flowers and fruit per summer. A good "ornamental edible" for containers and mixed borders, this open-pollinated variety grows true to type from saved seed. It is distinct...

(Silvery Fir Tree Tomato, Tomato)

Named for its attractive, fine-textured, gray-green foliage, the Russian heirloom tomato 'Silvery Fir Tree' makes a good "ornamental edible" for containers and mixed borders. The compact, bushy, determinate plants produce large yields of tasty, bright red, 3-inch (7.5 cm) fruits. They ripen very early in the tomato season, about 60 days after seedlings are planted out. This open-pollinated variety grows true to type from saved seed.

Tomatoes require full sun and fertile, well-drained, slightly...

(Small Fry Cherry Tomato, Tomato)

The sweet, juicy, grape-sized fruits of this 1970 All-America Selection are borne on determinate (non-vining), disease-resistant plants. Harvest begins 65 to 70 days after plants are set out, and continues after most other determinate types have stopped bearing. This F1 hybrid must be propagated from purchased seed (saved seed will not come true).

Tomatoes are short-lived tender perennials that are usually grown as annuals. Their medium green, hairy, compound leaves have a strong fragrance and...

(Beefsteak Tomato, Soldacki Heirloom Tomato, Tomato)

The Polish heirloom tomato 'Soldacki' produces big, beefsteak-type fruits on large, vigorous vines. Harvest of the tangy-sweet, thin-skinned, rose-pink to red fruits begins about 75 days after seedlings are planted out, and continues until weather turns chilly in fall. The fruits are sometimes cracked or misshapen. Soldacki tomatoes are good for slicing into salads and sandwiches. This open-pollinated variety grows true to type from saved seed. It arrived in Cleveland, Ohio from Krakow, Poland, around...

(Speckled Roman Plum Tomato, Tomato)

As festive as a circus, this tasty, unique sauce tomato is decorated with wavy stripes of bright red and gold. This variety resulted from a cross between ‘Antique Roman’ and ‘Banana Legs’, and was bred by John Swenson, a member of Seed Saver’s Exchange. The oblong, tapered fruits are meaty and delicious, perfect for sauces and paste. They are borne abundantly on indeterminate vines approximately 80 days from sowing.

Plant tomatoes in full sun and fertile, well-drained, slightly acid garden...

(Striped German Tomato, Tomato)

The large, golden-yellow fruits of this beautiful heirloom are striped and marbled with orange-red markings both inside and out. They have a luscious, smooth, rich flavor, and are perfect for slicing. They ripen on indeterminate plants approximately 80 days from sowing.

Plant tomatoes in full sun and fertile, well-drained, slightly acid garden loam after all danger of frost has passed. Seedlings may be started indoors under grow-lights several weeks ahead of time, and should be hardened off...

(Stupice Tomato, Tomato)

Of Czech origin, 'Stupice' produces bunches of round, 2-inch (5 cm) tomatoes on relatively compact, cold-tolerant plants. Harvest of the flavorful, juicy, bright-red fruits begins very early in the tomato season, about 55 days after seedlings are planted out, and continues until weather turns chilly in fall. Production may slacken in extremely hot weather. The fruits are superb for snacks, salads, and juicing. This open-pollinated variety grows true to type from saved seed.

Tomatoes are short-lived...

(Sun King Tomato, Tomato)

The disease resistant (VFTA) slicer, ‘Sun King’, is a tasty tomato for even the most novice gardener to grow. Its rich red, perfectly round, crack-resistant fruits have a well-balanced, meaty tomato flavor best enjoyed in salads or on sandwiches. The Indeterminate vines begin to produce fruit only 75 days after planting.

Tomatoes are short-lived tender perennials that are usually grown as annuals. Their medium green, hairy, compound leaves have a strong fragrance and are not to be eaten. Mature...

(Super Fantastic Tomato, Tomato)

Garden tomatoes are short-lived perennials usually grown as an annual crop plant for its fruit. They are among the easiest to grow and most prolific of edible garden plants. There are many varieties of tomatoes and they grow in two distinct forms -- those that are more bush-like and require little to no training, staking, or trellising, and those that are more vine-like and require training or trellising, but will produce more fruit over a longer period of time. Super Fantastic hybrid tomato...