Heirloom Tomato Varieties & Reviews | Tomat-Pomidor
Honest reviews of global tomato varieties from a 15-year-old growers community.
Quick Summary of Andenhorn 🌍 Origin: A highly prized heirloom variety originating from the Andes mountains, brought to Europe and made famous in France (often known as Cornue des Andes or Andes Horn). 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate. Can be grown successfully outdoors even in challenging, rocky soils. Plants are somewhat wispy but sturdy, reaching about … 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 Atol 🌍 Origin: A commercial variety originally from Poland, also widely sold in Russia by the “Sedek” seed company. 🌿 Plant Habit: Determinate (bush). Compact, typically reaching 50-60 cm (20-24 inches) in height. Extremely rugged, cold-tolerant, and perfectly suited for open ground (outdoors) without any protection. In some regions, it can even … Read more
Quick Summary of Amethyst Cream Cherry 🌍 Origin: A beautiful anthocyanin cherry tomato developed by Brad Gates at Wild Boar Farms (USA). Introduced in 2013, it has become highly popular among international collectors. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall). Performs excellently outdoors in open ground, typically reaching a height of about 1.7 m (5.5 ft). 🍅 … 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
Quick Summary of Ambrosia Giant 🌍 Origin: A striking and exceptionally vigorous heirloom variety known for its unique color and robust plant structure. 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate, with thick, sturdy stems and large, drooping (weeping) foliage. It is a highly aggressive grower—described by our community as a “monster” when grown in a greenhouse, where it … Read more
Quick Summary of Amber Keyes 🌍 Origin: A fantastic multiflora cherry tomato from breeder Michael Keyes (part of the famous Keyes multiflora series). 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate, regular leaf. When grown outdoors in open ground, it tends to stay relatively compact, reaching about 1 meter (3.3 ft). It is incredibly resilient, showing excellent resistance to … 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 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 Abbattista 🌍 Origin: A treasured heirloom variety. Some international collectors have recently started spelling it “Abbittista”, but it remains widely known and grown as Abbattista. (Note: Not to be confused with “Abbattista Paste,” which is a smaller, semi-determinate cocktail type). 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate, mid-season, and very tall (reaching up to 2.5 … 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 Adora Tomato (Sweet Marmande type) 🌍 Origin: Originally a commercial variety (branded as Adora / Sweet Marmande type) developed by HM.CLAUSE and grown in Spain/Italy. Its parentage reportedly includes Marmande and Black Krim. This thread documents forum members successfully growing out saved seeds from supermarket fruits (F2/F3 generations). 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate … Read more