Heirloom Tomato Varieties & Reviews | Tomat-Pomidor
Honest reviews of global tomato varieties from a 15-year-old growers community.
Quick Summary of Sibirskoye Zastolye (Siberian Feast) 🌍 Origin: A very reliable Russian variety bred specifically for regions with short, difficult summers. The name translates to “Siberian Feast”. ⚠️ Naming Confusion: Do not confuse this variety with “Sibirskie Zastolnye” from the Siberian Garden (SibSad) company, which is a completely different variety that produces round fruits. … Read more
Quick Summary of Rugantino F1 (and the “Chocolate” Controversy) 🌍 Origin: A highly acclaimed commercial F1 hybrid developed by the Dutch breeding company Rijk Zwaan. It is a “Cor de Boeuf” (Bull’s Heart) ribbed/pleated type. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate, extremely vigorous, and tall. Growers describe it as a “monster” that will grow to the roof … Read more
Quick Summary of Polden F1 (Noon F1) 🌍 Origin: A highly reliable Russian F1 hybrid from the “Ilyinichna” seed company/breeder. The name translates to “Noon”. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall), but very easy to manage. It has a sturdy, thick main stem and produces very few lateral suckers. It features unique small, finely divided (cut) … Read more