Heirloom Tomato Varieties & Reviews | Tomat-Pomidor
Honest reviews of global tomato varieties from a 15-year-old growers community.
🍅 Quick take: Novichok is a classic, ultra-low-maintenance determinate bush that requires zero pruning. It pumps out firm, 3.5 oz red plum tomatoes that have a great sweet-tart balance. Known for being an incredible storage and transport variety that thrives even in partial shade. Full summary ↓ Growers’ Notes and Photos (USDA Zones 4a-8a Experience) … Read more
🍅 Quick take: A phenomenal compact dwarf variety that churns out massive, sweet pink beefsteaks weighing up to 21 oz. It’s incredibly low-maintenance—perfect for containers or “lazy” outdoor growing—though it will likely need strong staking to keep it from collapsing under the weight of its own fruit. Full summary ↓ Growers’ Notes and Photos (USDA … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Krasavitsa Moskvy (Beauty of Moscow) 🌍 Origin: A reliable commercial Russian variety, originally distributed by the Sedek seed company. The name translates to “Beauty of Moscow”. 🌿 Plant Habit: A highly compact determinate (bush) variety. It stays extremely short, maxing out around 20 inches (0.5 m) tall. It requires absolutely no … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Koreyskiy Stelyushiysya (Korean Creeper) 🌍 Origin: A very popular, unique trailing variety shared among Russian growers. The name translates directly to “Korean Creeping” or “Korean Trailer”. 🌿 Plant Habit: Micro-dwarf / creeping determinate. It stays incredibly short, usually around 10-16 inches (25-40 cm) tall. The vines are very flexible and naturally … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Zolotoy Mandarin (Golden Mandarin) 🌍 Origin: A Russian variety popularized by private seed collector Valya Redko. The name translates to “Golden Mandarin” (or Golden Tangerine), which perfectly matches its bright color and size. 🌿 Plant Habit: Determinate (bush). Very compact and well-behaved. Typically stays around 20 to 32 inches (50-80 cm) … Read more
📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Zasolochnoe Chudo (Pickling Miracle) 🌍 Origin: Commercial variety from the AGRO seed company. The name translates to “Pickling Miracle” or “Salting Miracle”. 🌿 Plant Habit: Determinate (bush). Extremely compact and low maintenance. It requires absolutely no pruning (suckering). Highly praised for its excellent resistance to Late Blight. 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Small, … Read more
Quick Summary of Podarok Fei (Fairy’s Gift) 🌍 Origin & Name: A commercial Russian variety introduced by the Aelita seed company. The charming name translates to “Fairy’s Gift”. 🌿 Plant Habit: Determinate (bush). It grows compact and sturdy, reaching just over 1 meter (~3.5 ft) in a greenhouse and remaining even shorter outdoors. Most growers … Read more