Heirloom Tomato Varieties & Reviews | Tomat-Pomidor
Honest reviews of global tomato varieties from a 15-year-old growers community.
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Granenyi (Faceted) 🌍 Origin: A fantastic old Russian heirloom. The original breeder is unknown, but the seeds were preserved and passed down for over 30 years by a family in Pyatigorsk (Caucasus region, Russia). The name “Granenyi” translates to “Faceted” or “Ribbed,” perfectly describing its distinct shape. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Gribnoe Lukoshko (Mushroom Basket) 🌍 Origin: A very famous Russian commercial heirloom released by Siberian Garden (SibSad). The name translates directly to “Mushroom Basket,” perfectly describing its heavily ribbed, woven-basket-like shape. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate / Semi-determinate. Depending on the growing conditions, it can stay bushy and compact around 4 ft … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Calabrese Gigante 🌍 Origin: A fantastic heirloom tomato originating from the Calabria region in southern Italy. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall). Very productive and boasts a long harvest window, often producing well into the fall. 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Deep red, slightly elongated (almost giant plum or pear-shaped) beefsteaks with light ribbing … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Gigante di Carmagnola 🌍 Origin: A fantastic heirloom tomato originating from Italy, specifically from the Turin province near the town of Carmagnola. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall). A very strong, vigorous plant that produces heavy yields, especially when grown in a greenhouse environment. 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Red, incredibly massive beefsteaks. Growers … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Mr. Underwood’s Pink German Giant 🌍 Origin: A fantastic heirloom variety originating from the USA, tracing back to German roots. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall). Grows to about 5.6 ft (1.7 m) in a greenhouse. Known for being a very reliable setter that doesn’t drop blossoms or skip trusses. 🍅 Fruit … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Goliath 🌍 Origin: An old, highly productive heirloom originating from the USA. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall). The plant is an absolute monster—growers describe it as being “built like a tree.” It grows very tall (easily over 6.5 ft / 2 m) and requires heavy-duty staking, as single trusses can weigh … Read more
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📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Gigante Farina 🌍 Origin: A spectacular large-fruited Italian heirloom. It is the result of the meticulous breeding work of Rimo Farina from Bleggio, Italy. The name “Farina” is also tied to a town in the Frosinone province. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall), reaching over 6.5 ft (2 m) in a greenhouse. … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Gigante di Pavia 🌍 Origin: A fantastic large-fruited Italian heirloom originating from Pavia, an ancient city in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. Locally in Italy, it is often simply called “Tumatica Giganta” (Giant Tomato). 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall) and mid-season. The vines can reach up to 6 feet (1.8 … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Vodoley (Aquarius) 🌍 Origin: A commercial variety from the Russian seed company “Siberian Garden” (SibSad). Often sold under the name “Sozvezdie Vodoley” (Constellation Aquarius) or simply “Vodoley” (Aquarius). 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall). It has Potato Leaf (PL) foliage. It is highly recommended for greenhouse growing, where it can easily reach … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Vladimirskaya Neznakomka (Stranger from Vladimir) 🌍 Origin: A fantastic “lucky off-type” discovered by a Russian grower that eventually became a beloved local pass-around heirloom. The name translates to “Stranger from Vladimir” (referring to the Vladimir region of Russia). 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall). Reaches about 5.2-5.5 feet (1.6-1.7 m) out in … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Hungarian Heart Shaped 🌍 Origin: A classic heirloom variety. Judging by the name and characteristics, it belongs to the famous family of Hungarian pink oxhearts. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall). It matures surprisingly early for such a large tomato. It grows well both in a greenhouse and out in the open … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Vechnaya Lyubov (Eternal Love) 🌍 Origin: A beautiful and highly sought-after variety popularized by the famous Ukrainian tomato collector Aleksey Kulik. The name translates romantically to “Eternal Love”. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate with Regular Leaf (RL) foliage. It is very adaptable: out in the open ground, it behaves almost like a … Read more