Heirloom Tomato Varieties & Reviews | Tomat-Pomidor
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Quick Summary of Red King 🌍 Origin: A highly reliable variety sourced from the collection of Russian tomato expert V.D. Popenko. 🌿 Plant Habit: Mid-season and indeterminate (tall vining). It performs exceptionally well outdoors in the open ground, especially when pruned to two stems. 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Bright red, perfectly round tomatoes weighing up to … Read more
Quick Summary of Radinili 🌍 Origin: A rare heirloom variety sourced from the collection of famous Russian tomato collector V.D. Popenko. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall vining). This variety is exceptionally vigorous and forgiving. Growers report outstanding results even with total neglect (“zero maintenance”). 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Oblate (flattened-round) beefsteaks with a beautiful brownish-red (mahogany) … Read more
Quick Summary of Rozovyi Shlem (Pink Helmet) 🌍 Origin: A fantastic commercial variety released by the highly respected Russian seed company “Siberian Garden” (SibSad). The name translates to “Pink Helmet”. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate, growing up to 2 meters (6.5 ft) tall in a greenhouse. Like many classic oxheart varieties, it has a “wispy” or … Read more
Quick Summary of Rozovye Shchechki (Pink Cheeks) 🌍 Origin: A Russian commercial variety originally developed by the “Manul” seed company. The name translates to “Pink Cheeks”. 🌿 Plant Habit: Determinate (bush). Generally grows 0.6-0.8 m (2-2.5 ft) tall outdoors, but can reach 1.5 m (5 ft) in a greenhouse if trained properly. Note: The bush … Read more
Quick Summary of Rozda 🌍 Origin: An excellent heirloom variety that gained popularity through seed-sharing networks in Ukraine and Russia. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall vining). Highly productive. Grows very well in greenhouses when pruned to 2 stems. 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Large, red, elongated tomatoes. The shape can vary slightly on the same bush—ranging from … Read more
Quick Summary of Ukrainian Pink Giant 🌍 Origin: An old, treasured heirloom from Ukraine. It has been passed down in local families since the 1980s. Historically, it is also known locally as Rozovyi Velikan or Rozhevyi Veleten (Pink Giant). 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (vining). A very vigorous and massive plant that requires strong staking. 🍅 … Read more
Quick Summary of Radunitsa 🌍 Origin: A highly regarded commercial variety from the famous Russian seed company “Siberian Garden” (SibSad). 🌿 Plant Habit: Highly versatile. It performs well in greenhouses, thrives outdoors in the open ground, and can even be successfully grown in a large pot (container gardening). Interestingly, growers report better yields outdoors than … Read more
Quick Summary of Radishchevskie 🌍 Origin: A local “folk” (family) heirloom from Russia. The name likely originates from the village of Radishchevo in the Ulyanovsk region. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (vining). It grows as a strong, relatively compact bush, reaching about 1.6-1.7 meters (5.2-5.5 ft) tall in a greenhouse. 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Large beefsteaks reaching … Read more
Quick Summary of Russo Sicilian Togetta 🌍 Origin: A beautiful traditional heirloom variety, highly prized for its deeply ruffled, classic Italian appearance. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (vining). Highly productive in a greenhouse when pruned to 2 stems, but also demonstrates extreme resilience when grown outdoors in harsh conditions. 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Bright red, oblate (flattened), … Read more
Quick Summary of Red Hunter (Krasnyi Okhotnik) 🌍 Origin: A highly reliable, time-tested commercial Russian variety. 🌿 Plant Habit: Determinate, tree-type dwarf (stout bush). It grows very compact, no taller than 50-60 cm (20-24 inches), with strong, thick foliage. Excellent for outdoor growing. 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Bright red, firm, barrel-shaped “blocky plums” weighing 80-90 g … Read more
Quick Summary of Russkiy Vkusnyi (Russian Tasty) 🌍 Origin: A commercial Russian variety introduced by the “Gavrish” seed company. The name translates directly to “Russian Tasty”. (Note: Do not confuse this with the hybrid “Russian Taste F1”). 🌿 Plant Habit: Determinate (bush), growing short and stout at 60-80 cm (24-31 inches) tall. Suitable for both … Read more
Quick Summary of Ramzay F1 🌍 Origin: A commercial Russian F1 hybrid originally bred by the “Ilyinichna” seed company. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate, generative type designed specifically for greenhouses. It has an “open” growth habit with genetically upright leaves, which provides excellent airflow. 🛡️ Disease & Stress Resistance: Highly adaptable (plastic). It tolerates extreme temperatures … Read more