Honest reviews of global tomato varieties from a 15-year-old growers community.
Quick Summary of Purpurny from China (Purple from China) 🌍 Origin: An heirloom variety originating from China, circulating in the Russian seed-saving community under the name “Purpurny iz Podnebesnoy” (Purple from the Celestial Empire / Purple from China). 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate, but relatively compact and manageable. When grown in a greenhouse and pruned to … Read more
Quick Summary of Podarok Muzha (Husband’s Gift) 🌍 Origin: An old, highly productive collectible heirloom variety from Siberia. The name translates to “Husband’s Gift”. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall) and very vigorous. It produces such heavy loads of fruit that it requires extra-strong staking and support, even when grown outdoors in partial shade. 🍅 Fruit … Read more
Quick Summary of Geranium Kiss 🌍 Origin & Breeder: Bred by Dylana Kapuler of Peace Seeds (Oregon, USA). It is famous for producing massive floral “hypertresses” with dozens of blossoms. ⚠️ The “Two Versions” Mystery: In Russian and Eastern European seed markets, two distinct versions circulate. The True Original is a compact dwarf/bush (about 60-100cm … Read more
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Quick Summary of Pomodoro del Nonno di Eupilio 🌍 Origin: A wonderful Italian heirloom whose name translates to “Grandpa Eupilio’s Tomato”. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate, mid-late season variety. Performs exceptionally well and produces heavy yields when grown in a greenhouse. 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Distinctive red “pouch” or ribbed pear-like shape. The fruits are large and … Read more
Quick Summary of Paris 🌍 Origin: A beautiful and highly productive dark beefsteak variety known simply as “Paris”. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate, but relatively manageable in height. Growers report it reaching about 1.4 meters (~4.5 ft) in a greenhouse. The bush is strong and sturdy. 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Produces large, dark/brown beefsteak tomatoes weighing 200-400g … Read more
Quick Summary of Psamathe 🌍 Origin & Name: Named after the Greek goddess of sand (and a moon of Neptune), Psamathe. In Russian circles, it is often pronounced “Psamafa” due to historical translation quirks of the Greek letter Theta. 🌿 Plant Habit: A vigorous, indeterminate variety with potato leaf (PL) foliage. Unlike the wispy vines … Read more
Quick Summary of PPI Note: This variety is frequently grown and compared alongside its “sister” variety, OPO. 🌍 Origin & Type: A rare variety from the USA. It is classified as a “Dwarf”, but behaves more like a semi-determinate or a compact indeterminate (tree-type). In a greenhouse, it easily reaches heights of 5 – 5.5 … Read more
Quick Summary of Aunt Swarlo’s Polish Plum Appearance & Shape: Huge, chubby, ribbed red plums/hearts. There is some initial confusion in the thread, but true-to-type fruits are red (not pink) and notably ribbed, rather than smooth. Plant Habit: The plant has classic “wispy” or weeping foliage. Don’t be alarmed if the bush looks frail … Read more
Quick Summary of Altai Honey (Altayskiy Med) Two Different Varieties: Growers note there are two versions under this name: a pink/crimson heart-shaped beefsteak (Ukrainian origin) and an orange determinate version (Russian Siberian series). Both are highly rated. Taste & Yield: True to its name, it has a distinct honey-like sweetness. Very juicy and meaty. Excellent … Read more