Heirloom Tomato Varieties & Reviews | Tomat-Pomidor
Honest reviews of global tomato varieties from a 15-year-old growers community.
Quick Summary of Bella 🌿 Plant Habit: INDETERMINATE (Tall/Vining). The plant is slender and relatively compact for an indeterminate, typically reaching around 1.5 m (5 ft) in a greenhouse. The foliage is sparse and wispy, not overly dense. 🌍 Origin: A stunning striped heirloom variety, popular among Russian collectors for its striking appearance. 🍅 Fruit … 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 Dwarf Babylon’s Glow 🌿 Plant Habit: DWARF (Tree-type/Determinate). A sturdy, compact plant with thick stems and dark green rugose (wrinkled) foliage typical of the Dwarf Tomato Project. Height varies greatly by growing conditions: from 60-70 cm (24-28 inches) in pots to over 1.5 m (5 ft) when planted in a greenhouse bed. … Read more
Quick Summary of Black Beauty 🌿 Plant Habit: INDETERMINATE (Tall/Vining). Growth is highly variable based on conditions: in greenhouses, it can easily reach 2 m (6.5 ft), but outdoors it often stays remarkably compact and sprawling (around 1 m / 3.3 ft). Regular leaf. 🌍 Origin: Introduced in 2016, this is a stunning creation by … Read more
Quick Summary of Blue Tom 🌿 Plant Habit: INDETERMINATE (Tall/Vining). It reaches about 1.8 m (6 ft) in height. Features regular leaf foliage. Growers report excellent results when pruned to two main stems. 🌍 Origin: A stunning dark anthocyanin variety that has gained immense popularity among European and Russian tomato collectors for its beauty and … Read more
Quick Summary of Blaue Kasachstan 🌿 Plant Habit: INDETERMINATE (Tall/Vining). It reaches about 1.9 m (6.2 ft) but remains relatively compact for an indeterminate. It features potato leaf foliage. 🌍 Origin: Despite the name “Blue Kazakhstan”, little is known about its exact origins, though it is believed to have been introduced via Hartman (Germany) around … Read more
Quick Summary of Alki Blue Blood 🌍 Origin: Bred by the legendary American tomato breeder Tom Wagner and introduced around 2014. It has become very popular among Eastern European collectors (such as Ruslan Dukhov). 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate. When grown outdoors in open ground, it typically reaches about 1-1.2 m (3.3-4 ft). It is a … 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 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 AAA Sweet Solano 🌍 Origin: A stunningly beautiful variety developed by Brad Gates at Wild Boar Farms (USA). Highly appreciated by Russian growers for its aesthetics and taste. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall), but relatively manageable. Outdoors in open ground, it typically reaches about 1.4 m (4.6 ft). The plant has good … Read more
Quick Summary of Aussie Pink 🌍 Origin: A beautiful pink heirloom variety, highly regarded for its classic beefsteak qualities. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall). In cooler short-season climates, it performs best when grown in a greenhouse. 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Large, glossy, pink beefsteaks. The fruits are slightly oblate (flattened) with mild ribbing at the shoulders. … Read more
Quick Summary of Antho Violettrot 🌍 Origin: A stunning novelty cherry tomato bred by the renowned German tomato breeder Reinhard Kraft. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall). The bush is powerful, vigorous, and visually beautiful even before the fruit ripens. It is highly resilient, low-maintenance, and performs wonderfully outdoors in open ground. 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Exotic … Read more