Heirloom Tomato Varieties & Reviews | Tomat-Pomidor
Honest reviews of global tomato varieties from a 15-year-old growers community.
Quick Summary of Super Balcony Orange (Superbalkonnyi Oranzhevyi) 🌍 Origin & Name: Sourced from the collection of Ukrainian tomato breeder Denis Terentyev. The name translates to “Super Balcony Orange”. 🌿 Plant Habit (The Paradox): Despite the word “Balcony” in its name, which usually implies a tiny micro-dwarf, this variety is actually an indeterminate (tall) vine! … Read more
Quick Summary of Red Robin 🌍 Origin: A very famous and beloved micro-dwarf variety worldwide. Fun fact from Russian growers: Commercial Russian seed companies often rename and sell this exact variety under the names “Snegirek” (Gavrish seeds) and “Krasny Karlik” (Red Dwarf). If you grow them side-by-side, they are identical twins! 🌿 Plant Habit: Micro-dwarf … Read more
Quick Summary of Pinocchio 🌍 Origin: A popular Russian commercial variety named after the fairytale character Pinocchio. 🌿 Plant Habit: Micro-dwarf (tree-type / rugose foliage). Plants are highly compact and determinate, typically reaching only 20-35 cm (8-14 inches) in height. Perfect for small pots (2-3 liters / 0.5-0.7 gallons), windowsills, and balconies. 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: … Read more