Heirloom Tomato Varieties & Reviews | Tomat-Pomidor
Honest reviews of global tomato varieties from a 15-year-old growers community.
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Mr. Underwood’s Pink German Giant 🌍 Origin: A fantastic heirloom variety originating from the USA, tracing back to German roots. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall). Grows to about 5.6 ft (1.7 m) in a greenhouse. Known for being a very reliable setter that doesn’t drop blossoms or skip trusses. 🍅 Fruit … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Goliath 🌍 Origin: An old, highly productive heirloom originating from the USA. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall). The plant is an absolute monster—growers describe it as being “built like a tree.” It grows very tall (easily over 6.5 ft / 2 m) and requires heavy-duty staking, as single trusses can weigh … Read more
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📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Grapefruit 🌍 Origin: A highly regarded commercial/heirloom variety. The original “true” Grapefruit is a stunning bi-color tomato (yellow/orange with a red blush and red marbling inside). 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate. A very tall and powerful plant, easily reaching 6.5–8 ft (2–2.4 m) in a greenhouse. It can be grown outdoors but … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Gruzinskie (Georgian) 🌍 Origin: A fantastic heirloom originating from the country of Georgia (in the Caucasus region). The name literally translates to “Georgian”. Note: Because it’s a regional name, there are a few different strains circulating under this name. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall). An incredibly vigorous and powerful plant. In … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Gaspacho 🌍 Origin: A very popular and reliable Russian variety named after the famous Spanish cold tomato soup. 🌿 Plant Habit: Determinate (bush). It stays relatively compact but produces heavily. Bonus: It has built-in genetic resistance to Verticillium and Fusarium wilt (VF resistance), making it a bulletproof choice for problem soils. … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Hawaiian Pineapple 🌍 Origin: A famous, late-season heirloom from North America. Known for its massive size and incredible tropical flavor. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate. A robust, thick-stemmed plant. It is notoriously a late-season variety that can be a bit stingy with fruit set during extreme heat. 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Large, stunning … Read more
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📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Gigante Farina 🌍 Origin: A spectacular large-fruited Italian heirloom. It is the result of the meticulous breeding work of Rimo Farina from Bleggio, Italy. The name “Farina” is also tied to a town in the Frosinone province. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall), reaching over 6.5 ft (2 m) in a greenhouse. … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Gigantsky Mech (Giant Sword) 🌍 Origin: A fantastic Eastern European heirloom. The name translates to “Giant Sword”, which likely hints at the elongated, pointy shape of some of its fruits. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall). Very productive and vigorous. 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Bright red and massive. Interestingly, it produces two shapes … Read more
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📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Deep Space 🌍 Origin: A fantastic modern cross bred by American tomato breeder Jason Haynes. It was named in honor of the NASA experimental space probe program. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate. Depending on growing conditions (outdoors vs. greenhouse), it can stay relatively compact at around 5 ft (1.5 m) or climb … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Grebeshok 🌍 Origin: An old family heirloom from the town of Kupino in the Novosibirsk region of Siberia. The name translates to “Cockscomb” or “Scallop”, perfectly describing its highly ribbed shape. (See the forum debate below regarding its history). 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall), reaching about 5.2 ft (1.6 m). A … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Gigantsko Srpsko Srce (Giant Serbian Heart) 🌍 Origin: Heirloom oxheart variety originally from Serbia. The native name “Gigantsko Srpsko Srce” literally translates to “Giant Serbian Heart”. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall vining). A very vigorous and highly productive plant. Growers report excellent results when growing it in a greenhouse and pruning … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Galaktion 🌍 Origin: A highly sought-after modern anthocyanin (antho) variety popular among Eastern European collectors. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall). An incredibly vigorous and productive plant that performs exceptionally well both in greenhouses and outdoors. Like most antho varieties, the fruits develop the darkest, most striking purple/black colors when exposed to … Read more