Heirloom Tomato Varieties & Reviews | Tomat-Pomidor
Honest reviews of global tomato varieties from a 15-year-old growers community.
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): King of Siberia (Korol Sibiri) 🌍 Origin: A highly regarded commercial heirloom from Russia (Siberia). Beware: Due to its popularity, several major Russian seed companies have released completely incorrect seeds under this name (selling yellow plums, round, or striped off-types). Procuring seeds from a trusted private collector is crucial to getting … Read more
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📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Persimonowa Sakiewka (Persimmon Purse) 🌍 Origin: A striking heirloom from Poland. The name translates directly to “Persimmon Purse” (or pouch), which perfectly describes both its vibrant color and its heavily ruffled, cinched shape. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall). An absolute workhorse of a plant that pumps out massive yields, especially when … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Kalyani 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall). A very sturdy, vigorous plant with heavy foliage cover. Reaches about 6.5 feet (2 m) tall in a greenhouse setting. 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Large, oblate beefsteaks ranging from 14 to 17.5 oz (400-500 g). The color is a vibrant crimson-scarlet. The flesh is incredibly dense, … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Korolevskoe Serdtse (Royal Heart) 🌍 Origin: A stunning Russian heirloom. The name perfectly translates to “Royal Heart”. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall). An absolute workhorse that performs exceptionally well, especially in greenhouse setups. 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Large, beautiful oxheart-shaped fruits. The skin is a glowing orange with striking pink marbling. They … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Krupnyi iz Khakasii (Large from Khakassia) – Real Siberian Heirloom. 🌍 Origin: A beloved family heirloom from the Askizsky District of the Republic of Khakassia (Siberia, Russia). The name literally translates to “Large from Khakassia”. It was widely popularized among collectors by Lyudmila Gladilova from Kazakhstan. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall). … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Kosovo 🌍 Origin: A world-famous heirloom whose seeds were originally brought to the US by a former U.N. worker returning from Kosovo. It is now widely grown and loved globally, including by Eastern European collectors. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall), easily reaching up to 8.2 feet (2.5 m). It displays classic … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Royal Mantle (Korolevskaya Mantiya) 🌍 Origin: Sourced and popularized by Ukrainian breeder D. Terentiev. The Russian name translates to “Royal Mantle”. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall). Strong, highly productive vines that perform exceptionally well in greenhouses but can also be grown successfully outdoors. It is known as an absolute workhorse variety. … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Calvados (Kalvados) 🌍 Origin: Sourced and distributed by prominent Ukrainian seed collector Alexey Kulik. The name refers to the famous French apple brandy, Calvados. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall), but growth varies heavily by climate. Usually reaches about 4 to 5 feet (1.2-1.5 m) out in the dirt, and can push … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Goat Bag 🌍 Origin: A highly sought-after heirloom circulated in Eastern European seed swaps under the translated name “Koziy Meshok” . 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall). Strong, powerful vines that easily hit 6.5 feet (2 m). It features dense foliage, very sturdy stems, and thick fruit trusses that don’t kink under … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Kuum 🌍 Origin: A highly respected Eastern European heirloom variety. While its exact history is a bit muddy, it has earned a legendary reputation among Russian seed collectors as the ultimate “reliable red” workhorse. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall), easily reaching 6.5 feet (2 m) or more in a greenhouse. It … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Klenoviy Sirop (Maple Syrup) 🌍 Origin: Developed and stabilized by breeders Sofia Saakova and Elena Danko. It is an accidental cross between the variety Sweet Horizon and an unknown pollen donor. The name translates to “Maple Syrup”. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall). Strong, vigorous vines that usually reach over 5 feet … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Kot Timofey (Tomcat Timofey) 🌍 Origin: Originally sourced from a private Ukrainian seed collector named Manusha. The name “Kot Timofey” translates to “Tomcat Timofey”. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall), but stays relatively manageable. Usually hits around 5 to 6 feet (1.5 to 1.8 m) in open ground. It is an incredibly … Read more