Heirloom Tomato Varieties & Reviews | Tomat-Pomidor
Honest reviews of global tomato varieties from a 15-year-old growers community.
Quick Summary of Pozzano F1 🌍 Origin: A commercial indeterminate hybrid bred by the famous Dutch seed company ENZA ZADEN BEHEER B.V. Highly sought after by professional and amateur growers alike. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate, tall (reaching 2-3 meters / 6.5-10 ft). Despite its height, growers note the plant is remarkably neat, well-foliated but not … Read more
Quick Summary of Peruanische Beuteltomate (Peruvian Bag) 🌍 Origin: A variety with a confusing but fascinating history. Known in Russia as “Peruvianskiy Meshochek”, it traces back to German heirloom collections where it is known as Peruanische Beuteltomate or possibly Beuteltomate aus El Salvador. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate, tall (easily exceeding 2 meters / 6.5 ft … Read more
Quick Summary of Palmira 🌍 Origin: A commercial Russian variety originally from the “Gavrish” seed company. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate, tall (around 2 meters / 6.5 ft). Known for its incredibly thick, strong stems. Grows well both in greenhouses and outdoors. 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Orange, elongated “icicle” or paste-type tomatoes. Very dense, firm, with a … Read more
Quick Summary of Petrusha-Ogorodnlk (Petrusha the Gardener) 🌍 Origin & Name: A very famous commercial Russian variety from the “Siberian Garden” (SibSad) seed company. The name translates to “Petrusha the Gardener” (Petrusha is an affectionate diminutive of Peter). 🌿 Plant Habit: Determinate (bush). It is highly prized for its compact, stocky “tree-type” seedlings that do … Read more