Heirloom Tomato Varieties & Reviews | Tomat-Pomidor
Honest reviews of global tomato varieties from a 15-year-old growers community.
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Zero 🌍 Origin: A Russian commercial determinate variety bred for high yields and low maintenance. 🌿 Plant Habit: Determinate (bush). Very compact, topping out around 2 feet (60 cm). It is a “plant and forget” type of tomato that requires absolutely no pruning or suckering. 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Red, perfectly round, … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Zolotaya Andromeda F1 (Golden Andromeda) 🌍 Origin: A Russian commercial F1 hybrid. The original breeder and patent holder is A.A. Mashtakov, though the seeds are mass-marketed by multiple seed companies like Semko and Siberian Garden (Sibsad). 🌿 Plant Habit: Determinate (bush). Very versatile and compact. It stays around 2.3 to 2.6 … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Zefir 🌍 Origin: A Russian heirloom variety. The name “Zefir” translates to “Zephyr” but actually refers to a popular Eastern European marshmallow-like confection, which perfectly describes the sweet, puffy, pale appearance of this tomato. 🌿 Plant Habit: Determinate to semi-determinate. A compact and bushy plant that generally stays between 2.6 to … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Zolotoy Mandarin (Golden Mandarin) 🌍 Origin: A Russian variety popularized by private seed collector Valya Redko. The name translates to “Golden Mandarin” (or Golden Tangerine), which perfectly matches its bright color and size. 🌿 Plant Habit: Determinate (bush). Very compact and well-behaved. Typically stays around 20 to 32 inches (50-80 cm) … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Zyryanka 🌍 Origin: A commercial Russian variety from the “Semena Altaya” (Seeds of Altai) company. The name “Zyryanka” references a town/river in northern Siberia, signaling its hardy genetics. 🌿 Plant Habit: Determinate (bush). Mid-season maturity. A very vigorous, strong, and wide-spreading plant. 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Red, perfectly round/oblate tomatoes. They are … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Zolotnik 🌍 Origin: A Russian micro-dwarf variety. The name “Zolotnik” refers to an old measure of weight (often used for gold) and comes from the famous proverb “Small is the zolotnik, but expensive” (meaning: good things come in small packages). 🌿 Plant Habit: Micro-dwarf/Determinate. Incredibly compact, staying around 12 inches (30 … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Zastolny (Banquet) 🌍 Origin: A Russian commercial variety officially registered in 2007 by the RosSortSemOvoshch seed company. The name “Zastolny” loosely translates to “for the banquet table” or “table-ready”. 🌿 Plant Habit: Determinate (bush). Very compact and low maintenance. Usually stays around 20 inches (50 cm) tall, though older seeds can … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Zasolochnoe Chudo (Pickling Miracle) 🌍 Origin: Commercial variety from the AGRO seed company. The name translates to “Pickling Miracle” or “Salting Miracle”. 🌿 Plant Habit: Determinate (bush). Extremely compact and low maintenance. It requires absolutely no pruning (suckering). Highly praised for its excellent resistance to Late Blight. 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Small, … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Zinulya 🌍 Origin: A very popular early-season commercial variety, originating from Ukraine (often sold by GL Seeds as “Zinulya-2”). It performs exceptionally well in northern climates with short, cool summers. 🌿 Plant Habit: Determinate (bush). Compact, usually staying around 20-40 inches (50-100 cm) tall. It requires very minimal pruning (usually just … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Zolotoy Orekh (Golden Nut) 🌍 Origin: A commercial variety popular in Russia and Ukraine. The name translates to “Golden Nut”, referencing its color and size. 🌿 Plant Habit: Determinate (bush). Very compact, typically listed at 20 to 24 inches (50-60 cm) tall, though well-fed plants can reach 3 feet (90 cm). … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Zolotoe Serdtse (Golden Heart) 🌍 Origin: A highly popular commercial Russian variety sold by major seed companies like Aelita and Sedek. The name translates to “Golden Heart”. 🌿 Plant Habit: Determinate (bush). Very compact and cold-tolerant. Usually stays around 24 to 32 inches (60-80 cm) tall in open ground, but can … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Zolotoe Runo (Golden Fleece) 🌍 Origin: A commercial Russian early-season variety popularized by seed companies like “Poisk” and “Gavrish”. The name translates to “Golden Fleece”. 🌿 Plant Habit: Determinate (bush). Typically grows about 20-32 inches (50-80 cm) outdoors, though it can stretch significantly taller if grown in a greenhouse. Requires minimal … Read more