Heirloom Tomato Varieties & Reviews | Tomat-Pomidor
Honest reviews of global tomato varieties from a 15-year-old growers community.
Quick Summary of Berkeley Tie-Dye & Berkeley Tie-Dye Heart 🌿 Plant Habit: INDETERMINATE (Tall/Vining). Both the standard and the “Heart” versions are tall, vigorous plants that can easily reach up to 2 m (6.5 ft) in a greenhouse. Regular leaf. Be careful not to over-fertilize with nitrogen early on, as they can grow too vegetatively … Read more
Quick Summary of Dwarf Uluru Ochre 🌿 Plant Habit: DWARF (Tree-type/Determinate). A sturdy, stocky plant with thick stems and dark green, rugose (wrinkled) foliage. While categorized as a dwarf, height is highly variable: from 0.6-0.8 m (2-2.5 ft) in pots or outdoors, up to a massive 1.5 m (5 ft) inside a greenhouse. It creates … Read more
Quick Summary of Aunt Ginny’s Purple 🌍 Origin: A renowned heirloom variety with German roots, popularized in the USA. (Note: In heirloom tomato terminology, “Purple” often refers to a deep, dark pink color rather than true purple). 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (very tall) with classic potato leaf foliage. The vines are highly vigorous. 🍅 Fruit … Read more
Quick Summary of Aunt Gertie’s Gold 🌍 Origin: A very famous American heirloom tomato variety, frequently ranked among the top 10 best-tasting heirlooms in the USA. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall), highly vigorous, and fast-growing with massive potato leaf foliage. In a greenhouse, it easily reaches over 2.1 m (7 ft). Growers recommend pruning it … Read more
Quick Summary of Argentina 🌍 Origin: A classic heirloom variety well-documented in Tatiana’s TOMATObase. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall) with regular leaf foliage. It is highly disease-resistant and very reliable. In cooler climates, it performs wonderfully in greenhouses. 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Large, meaty pink beefsteaks. The fruits are consistently large, typically weighing over 300g (10.5 … Read more
Quick Summary of African Queen 🌍 Origin: A well-known Canadian heirloom variety, highly popular among Russian growers under the translated name “Afrikanskaya Koroleva” (Африканская королева). 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall) with potato leaf foliage. The vines can be slightly spindly or wispy, but they are still highly productive. Growers often prune it to a single … Read more
Quick Summary of Amana Orange 🌍 Origin: A very popular and beloved American heirloom tomato named after the Amana Colonies in Iowa. Highly prized by our community for its massive size and vibrant color. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate, mid-season. The plant has medium to sparse foliage. It can be grown both in greenhouses (where it … Read more
Quick Summary of Aunt Anna 🌍 Origin: A magnificent red heirloom variety that is highly prized in our community for its incredible flesh-to-seed ratio. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate and vigorous. Growers recommend growing it in a greenhouse and pruning to 2 stems. It is quite adaptable and can even perform well in slightly shaded spots. … Read more
Quick Summary of Alleghany Sunset 🌍 Origin: A stunning and highly regarded heirloom bicolor tomato that has won over many growers in our community. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate, regular leaf. Reports on plant vigor vary: some seed sources describe it as a very powerful and tall plant, while other growers found their bushes to be … Read more
Quick Summary of Amish Orange Sherbet 🌍 Origin: A treasured family heirloom originating from the Amish community. Our community, note that the “Amish” name acts as a true mark of quality and reliability, even when grown in harsh Northern climates. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate, tall, and robust. It produces a strong, vigorous bush that supports … Read more
Quick Summary of Afternoon Delight 🌍 Origin: A stunning creation by renowned American breeder Brad Gates (Wild Boar Farms). This variety is incredibly popular among Eastern European and Russian collectors for its beauty, reliability, and taste. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate, vigorous, and tall. Plants easily reach 1.8–2 meters (6–6.5 feet) or more. The bushes are … Read more
Quick Summary of Yaponskiy Krab Zheltyi (Japanese Crab Yellow) 🌍 Origin: A Russian commercial heirloom originally distributed by breeder Alexandrov. The name translates to “Japanese Crab Yellow” due to its heavily ribbed, flattened shape resembling a crab. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate / Mid-tall. Usually grows to about 1.5–1.7 m (5–5.5 ft). Known for its extreme … Read more