Sherry's Greenhouse presents: Tomato Source Guide

Sources for seed for 301 varieties of tomatoes--Descriptions, information, and uses!
25 Seed Companies Outlined and Cross-Referenced
Compiled by Amy LeBlanc, Whitehill Farm, East Wilton, Maine
Presented as part of the MOFGA Program
Maine Agricultural Trades Show
14 January 1997, Augusta Civic Center
Distributed by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association

Variety* (asterisk) Denotes variety as open-pollinated, and in most cases a legitimate heirloom.

Growth habit: Det = Determinate (Grows to a certain height, then stops. Most of crop is borne within a 4 to 6 week period.) Ind = Indeterminate (Continues to grow and bear fruit all through the growing season. Perhaps not as many fruits on at one time as determinate types, but may produce more overall because of extended harvest season.)

For faster loading, this list has been divided into several sections. See "Tomato Circle" links at bottom of page.
I suggest printing out the "sources" page to use for notes.
 Variety Days to
Maturity
Growth Habit Description Source

Unique Tomatoes

 Banana Legs  73 Semi-
det
 This tomato is shaped like a little yellow banana! Low acid fruits are lemon yellow and average 2 oz.  1, 2
 Big Rainbow*  85 Ind  Big lumpy beefsteak, golden yellow and marbled with red throughout. Tall vigorous vines bear LARGE fruits.  12, 14, 21, 22
 Black*  85 Ind  Russian slicer, also great for snacking. Very dark red, almost black fruits are 2-3 in diameter with soft flesh and thin skins.  15
 Black Krim*  80 Ind  This is a medium sized slicer with dark maroon to black flesh and distinctive green shoulders. Originally from Krymsk, on the Black Sea, in Russia. Tender melt-in-your-mouth texture.  1,2,3,12, 21, 23
 Black Prince*  70 Ind  Siberian slicer. A local treasure, old fashioned slicer carefully saved in Irkutsk, Siberia. Garnet-red outside and chestnut-brown on the inside. Tender, sweet, juicy.  2, 3, 19
 Black Sea Man *  89 Det  Unique 36" potato-leaf plants produce 2-3 " flat brownish-black fruits with black/red interior. Nice mild flavor. Produces best in hot weather.  10
 Ceylon  75 Ind  Unique small, slightly flattened, ruffled red fruits with reddish-orange shoulders. Extremely rot resistant.  20
 Evergreen  72 Ind   Mild, delicious flavor, firm fruits stay green even when completely ripe. Medium to large fruits. Vigorous vines.  1, 2, 14
 Fireworks  80    4" x 3" bright red fruits wigh wide orange stripes halfway down the sides. Fine flavor  8, 10
 Garden Peach*  75 Ind  Clusters of small to medium yellow fruits with a pink blush. Skin is fuzzy!. Good keeper.  2,3,13,15

 Great White*  85 Ind  Beautiful, large creamy-white with sweet mild flavor and lots of juice. Vigorous plants and few seeds.  1, 2, 21
 Green Bell Pepper  78 Ind  A new color choice in hollow stuffing tomatoes. Ripe fruit is green with darker green striping. Vigorous vines.  2
 Green Grape  75 Ind  A small fruit that looks like a large green grape. Harvest when the base is just turning yellow.  1,2, 14, 19, 23
 Green Zebra*  78 Det  Ripe fruits are a beautiful light green with lighter green stripes. Similar in size to Mr. Stripey Tigerella, small 2-4 oz fruits have a really sweet flavor.  1,2,3,13,14,
16
 Hillbilly*  85  Ind  Heirloom beefsteak from West Virginia. Large fruits from 1-2#. Unique orange and yellow flesh splashed with red and pink. Firm and juicy. Rivals Pineapple!  1,2,13
 Liberty Bell Stuffer  80 Det  Perfect stuffing tomato! 4-5 oz fruits ripen EMPTY like a pepper. Low acid.  1
 Mr. Stripey Tigerella*  56 Ind  Huge crops of red fruits with clearly defined yellow and orange stripes. 1 1/2 fruits with a sweet/tart flavor. Originally from England.  1, 2, 7, 8, 24
 Persimmon*  80 Ind  Beautiful golden-orange with a full taste. Large fruits average 1#, quite meaty and with few seeds. Good yields on vigorous plants.  1,2,12,13, 14, 15, 21
 Pineapple*  85 Ind   Unique red and yellow striped huge fruits. Our favorite salad tomato! Rich, fruity, sweet flavor.  1,2,10,13, 21, 24
 Princepe Borghese  75 Det  An Italian variety with small plum-shaped fruits that are very dry. Good for drying. small plants are prolific.  1,2,3,4,6, 12, 13, 16, 21, 22

 Pruden's Purple*  85 Ind  Vigorous potato-leaf vines produce 1 1/2# pink/purple fruits that vary in shaped, mostly ribbed. Melt-in-your-mouth flavor!  1,2,4,6,13, 21, 22, 23
 Red Calabash*  85 Ind  Ruffled, sweet, thin skinned fruits average 4-5 oz. Needs support.  11,
 Red Cup  85 Ind  Wonderful stuffing tomato! The 3-lobed fruits are teacup sized and hollow like a bell pepper.  1, 2
 Red Stuffer*  78 Ind  Large, HOLLOW, red bell pepper-shaped EMPTY fruit. Great as a dish for serving salads. Can be stuffed, baked, and then frozen for later dinners!  2
 Ruby Gold*  90 Ind  Prolific huge yellow fruits streaked with red with interior marbling. Rich creamy taste.  3, 21
 Silvery Fir Tree  58 Det  Very unusual lacy silver-green foliage. Compact and suitable for patio growing. Fruits are VERY early, slightly flattened, good flavor.  1, 10, 21
 Snowball  80 Ind  Medium sized creamy white to pale yellow slightly flattened mild flavored tomato. Very low acid. Makes a "white tomato sauce."  SSE (17)
 Striped Cavern      Unique yellow-red-orange striped fruits are empty like a bell pepper. Ideal for serving stuffed with salad or baking.  SSE (17)
 Vera Red Stuffing  76 Ind  Bright red, 3 -lobed and empty like a bell pepper. Great for stuffing!  1
 White Potato Leaf  80 Ind  4-5" slightly flattend fruits are white to pale yellow with creamy flesh. Makes a great gourmet sauce.  1, 3

 White Wonder  85 Ind   One of the mildest and sweetest tomatoes. High sugar content, white through and through. Average yields on huge bushy plants.  1, 14
 Yellow Currant*  70 Ind  Old South American variety bears clusters of tiny yellow, intensely flavored fruits. Great for salads and garnishes.  1,2,4,8,11,12, 14
 Yellow Ruffled  80 Ind  These are pleated/accordian shaped! They are easily scooped out to make a natural bowl for serving salads. Very mild taste.  1, 2, 11
 Yellow Stuffer  76 Ind  Bright yellow stuffing tomato...looks like a pepper. Perfect for distinctive slicing as well.  1, 2, 7
 Zapotec*  83 Ind  Mexican slicer. This traditional tomato from Oaxaca, Mexico, is pink, hollow and ruffled. Mild flavor. Good to hollow out and use as a serving dish for salads, or to stuff and bake.  11, 21
 Zorza*  75 Ind   Polish slicing tomato. 5, potato-leaf plants produce 3" round and ribbed raspberry-pink fruits with a very sweet flavor. Great for fresh eating or processing.  SSE (17)



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