Heirloom Tomato Varieties & Reviews | Tomat-Pomidor
Honest reviews of global tomato varieties from a 15-year-old growers community.
Quick Summary of Petukh (Rooster) 🌍 Origin: A Russian collector’s variety with somewhat mysterious origins. Known simply as “Petukh” (Rooster), it is likely named for its resemblance to a rooster’s comb. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate, very tall and vigorous (reaching 2 – 2.5 m / 6.5 – 8 ft). Some growers note it has the … Read more
Quick Summary of Priamurskiy Konus (Amur Cone) 🌍 Origin: A highly regarded Russian heirloom variety. The name translates to “Amur Cone”, indicating its shape and connection to the Amur region. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate, medium vigor. Reaches about 1.8 m (6 ft) in a greenhouse. Requires strong staking, as growers report plants can literally fall … Read more
Quick Summary of Pomaranch 🌍 Origin: A stunning heirloom variety. The name “Pomaranch” translates from Ukrainian/Slavic dialects as “Orange” (referring to the citrus fruit or color). 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate, medium height (reaching about 1.8 m / 6 ft in a greenhouse). 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Gorgeous heart-shaped (oxheart) bicolors. The skin and flesh are yellow … Read more