Heirloom Tomato Varieties & Reviews | Tomat-Pomidor
Honest reviews of global tomato varieties from a 15-year-old growers community.
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Anya (Аня) 🌍 Origin: A Russian commercial variety (likely released by the SeDeK seed company and listed in the Russian State Register). “Anya” is a common affectionate diminutive of the name Anna. 🌿 Plant Habit: Determinate, falling into the micro-dwarf / compact bush category. It only grows to about 40 cm … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Dwarf Chocolate Lightning 🌍 Origin: A fantastic release from the international Dwarf Tomato Project. It was developed from a cross between ‘Beauty King’ and ‘Dwarf Wild Fred’. 🌿 Plant Habit: Tree-type dwarf. A very vigorous plant with dark green rugose (crinkled) foliage and thick, sturdy central stems. Indoors or in a … Read more
Quick Summary of Barossa Fest 🌍 Origin & Name: A 2017 release from the Dwarf Tomato Project. It was developed by crossing Golden Dwarf Champion with Green Giant. Fun Fact: It is named after the Barossa Valley, a famous wine-producing region in South Australia known for its annual festival. 🌿 Plant Habit: A tree-type indeterminate … Read more
Quick Summary of Bundaberg Rumball 🌍 Origin & Name: A fantastic release from the Dwarf Tomato Project. Fun Fact: It was named after a popular Australian holiday dessert—rum balls made in the city of Bundaberg, which is famous for its rum. 🌿 Plant Habit: Mid-season, regular leaf dwarf. It grows as a highly vigorous but … Read more
Quick Summary of Boronia 🌍 Origin: A fantastic release from the Dwarf Tomato Project. It was developed by crossing New Big Dwarf with Paul Robeson. 🌿 Plant Habit: True dwarf growth habit with thick, sturdy central stems and dark, crinkly “rugose” foliage. It typically reaches about 2-3.5 ft (60-100 cm) in height. While it stands … Read more
Quick Summary of Dwarf Uluru Ochre 🌿 Plant Habit: DWARF (Tree-type/Determinate). A sturdy, stocky plant with thick stems and dark green, rugose (wrinkled) foliage. While categorized as a dwarf, height is highly variable: from 0.6-0.8 m (2-2.5 ft) in pots or outdoors, up to a massive 1.5 m (5 ft) inside a greenhouse. It creates … Read more
Quick Summary of Dwarf Babylon’s Glow 🌿 Plant Habit: DWARF (Tree-type/Determinate). A sturdy, compact plant with thick stems and dark green rugose (wrinkled) foliage typical of the Dwarf Tomato Project. Height varies greatly by growing conditions: from 60-70 cm (24-28 inches) in pots to over 1.5 m (5 ft) when planted in a greenhouse bed. … Read more
Quick Summary of Adelaide Festival (Dwarf) 🌍 Origin: An official release from the Dwarf Tomato Project. It was developed from the “Campine” family (a cross between Rosella Purple and Pink Berkeley Tie Dye). Named “Adelaide Festival” in honor of the arts festival held in Adelaide, South Australia. 🌿 Plant Habit: A classic Dwarf/tree-type plant with … Read more
Quick Summary of Shtambovyi Krupnoplodnyi (Tree-Type Large-Fruited) 🌍 Origin: A popular commercial Russian variety. The name translates to “Tree-Type Large-Fruited”, referring to its sturdy, thick-stemmed growth habit. 🌿 Plant Habit: Determinate, compact, and true “tree-type” (stout stem, rugose foliage). It grows up to 60 cm (24 inches) tall. A major bonus for growers: it remains … Read more
Quick Summary of Black and Brown Boar 🌍 Origin: A famous American variety developed by Brad Gates (Wild Boar Farms). In Russia, it circulates under the translated name Cherno-Korichnevyi Kaban. It is fascinating to see how this California native performs in the harsh climates of Russia and Siberia! 🌿 Plant Habit: Tall indeterminate, reaching up … Read more
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Quick Summary of Dwarf Black Wizard 🌍 Origin: A beautiful dark-striped variety from the dwarf tomato family (often circulated among Russian collectors as “Gnom Chernyi Volshebnik”). 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate dwarf (tree-type). It has a very sturdy, strong central stem and light-green rugose foliage. Perfect for small spaces or large containers, though it requires some … Read more
Quick Summary of Utenok (Duckling) 🌍 Origin: A highly popular Russian commercial and collectible variety. The name translates to “Duckling”, likely due to its bright orange color and the characteristic “beak” on the end of the fruits. 🌿 Plant Habit: Determinate, dwarf (tree-type / rugose foliage) bush. Very compact, usually growing 35-50 cm (14-20 inches) … Read more