Quick Summary of Toniman
- 🌍 Origin: A rare heirloom variety developed by the well-known Serbian tomato breeder Živojin Antić. It was brought into the Russian collector community by dedicated seed savers.
- 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall) vine. Grows very well in greenhouses when pruned to 2 stems. Growers report that it adapts beautifully and continues to produce high yields in its second generation, even during difficult, unpredictable summer weather.
- 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Large pink oxheart-shaped tomatoes. Interestingly, the shape can vary slightly on the same plant: some are classic smooth hearts, others display distinct ribbing (pleating) at the shoulders, and smaller fruits often take on an elongated plum shape.
- 👅 Flavor & Texture: The flesh is described by growers as “all meat” (solid and dense) with very few seeds. It has an excellent, sweet flavor and stunning visual appeal.
Toniman (Serbia)
A variety from Živojin Antić — a famous Serbian breeder.
Thanks to Galina @axleto for the seeds.
Indeterminate, grew in the greenhouse in 2 stems. Large pink hearts, some of the smaller fruits are shaped like elongated plums. Tasty, all meat (solid flesh), very few seeds.
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But my version of this variety is a bit different. Yes, large pink hearts, but quite ribbed (pleated). I liked the taste, and simply the beauty of it! It’s a pity I only took photos once, at the beginning of fruiting.
Thanks to Galochka @axleto for the seeds! Galochka sent me 6 varieties – all of them grew and I collected saved seeds from all of them.
Edited October 28, 2024 by Ninulia
Toniman (Serbia)
A slight ribbing is observed on some fruits. In the second year, it also performed excellently, although the weather was difficult. Tasty.
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