Heirloom Tomato Varieties & Reviews | Tomat-Pomidor
Honest reviews of global tomato varieties from a 15-year-old growers community.
🍅 Quick take: Kozula 127 Rudy is a mid-season, dark Polish breeding line known for its bold, punchy flavor and extreme juiciness. While listed as “practically stable” at F7, growers report that this variety still throws massive genetic curveballs, producing everything from striped beefsteaks to solid black plums, and popping up in both regular and … Read more
🍅 Quick take: Kozula 228 (formerly known under the working number KX 83) is a mid-season indeterminate variety from Poland. It produces stunning 7–10.5 oz (200–300 g) slicers with an ochre base and olive-green stripes. It is highly praised for its rich, bright aroma, reliable fruit set in tough weather, and excellent counter-ripening abilities. Full … Read more
🍅 Quick take: Kozula 24 is a stunning, mid-season indeterminate beefsteak that produces gorgeous purple, red, and green-striped tomatoes. Known for its strong, robust vines and reliable fruit set, it delivers juicy, meaty 10.5 oz (300 g) slicers with a balanced, sweet-and-tart complex flavor. Full summary ↓ 📑 Table of Contents Elena’s outdoor results Ilya’s … Read more
🍅 Quick take: Kozula 179 (Zebra Zolta / Volta) is a striking indeterminate mid-season beefsteak from Polish breeder Anna Jankowski. It produces large, ribbed yellow-orange fruits with bold green stripes and green seed gel. While yield and aesthetics are universally praised, growers report huge variations in juiciness and flavor—ranging from dry and dense (ideal for … Read more