For People Who Eat What They Grow
Tomato Varieties
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Cherokee Purple
Origin: Cherokee
Pre-1890 heirloom, open-pollinated variety with a unique purple-rose color. The flavor has been described as both sweet and smoky, and definitely rivals the
Indeterminate, Open-Pollinated, 80 days from transplant.
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Black Krim
Origin:
Also known as the Black Crimson or Black Crim. Heirloom variety originally from the Isle of Krim, which is located on the
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Pink
Origin:
The
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Yellow
Origin:
My personal favorite due to the citrus-like flavor, creamy texture, and stunning appearance. This “potato leaf” variety is an old Amish heirloom dating back to the mid 1800’s. These smooth yellow fruit weighing up to 1½ pounds really add nice color to the garden. Purported to have originated in
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Mortgage Lifter
Origin: WV,
This tomato has the distinction of having the best “story” in its relatively short history. The Mortgage Lifter tomato was developed in the early 1930's in Logan, West Virginia by a radiator repairman, M.C. "Radiator Charlie" Byles. Without any experience in breeding tomatoes he made a successful cross of four of the largest tomatoes he could find - German Johnson, Beefsteak, an Italian variety, and an English variety. Byles is rumored to have sold the seedlings of his new tomato plant to customers who drove up to 200 miles, and paid $1 each, for his famous plants. With these sales Charlie managed to pay off his $6,000 mortgage in only six years, and thus the tomato was named Mortgage Lifter.
This large, meaty, mild-flavored tomato has few seeds and is the perfect sandwich tomato. The fruit can average over 2 pounds, and 4-pounders are not unusual. My personal best is 3.1 pounds. Brilliant pink-red flesh, delicious flavor. 75 seeds minimum.
Indeterminate, Open-Pollinated, 80 days from transplant.
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Origin: OH,
An heirloom variety from
Indeterminate, Open-Pollinated, 85 days from transplant
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Beefsteak
This tomato is the mutt of American tomato varieties. Also known as the “Red Ponderosa” and “Crimson Cushion” this variety is considered THE original heirloom beefsteak tomato. An old time favorite that has been popular since the mid 1800’s due to its excellent productivity and wonderful taste. The fruits are large (12 to 16 oz.), slightly ribbed, scarlet in color, juicy, and with few seeds. This tomato’s excellent taste and meaty flesh make it an ideal tomato for eating fresh, or for cooking and canning. 75 seeds minimum.
Indeterminate, Open-Pollinated, 85 days from transplant.
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Chocolate Cherry
These highly-productive plants produce 1” fruit throughout the summer. Dark red in color, sweet and smoky in taste, this cherry makes a beautiful addition to any salad. Many people believe this is the best-tasting cherry tomato on the market. 30 seeds minimum. Indeterminate, Open-Pollinated, 70 days from transplant.
This variety is a meaty, egg-or-pear-shaped tomato that has few seeds and is perfect for canning and sauces. While the Roma is an open pollinated variety, it is generally not considered an heirloom tomato due to its commercial uses. It has been improved over time to the point that vines are now fusarium wilt and verticillium resistant (this accounts for the “VF” in the name). If you do any canning, or make your own spaghetti sauce, this variety is a must. 300 seeds minimum. Determinate, Open-Pollinated, 80 days from transplant. Pink Oxheart This prolific producer has been around for years. Large (1-2+ pounds) heart-shaped fruit that ripen 75 days after planting. This tomato is quite firm, has a meaty texture, and is great for slicing. This old favorite was introduced in 1934 as a cross between the “Marglobe” and “JTP” varieties. Known for having thick walls and a resistance to cracking. Determinate, Open-Pollinated, 75 days from transplant. These beautiful thick-walled peppers add great color to salads, fried dishes, and chili. Unlike most peppers, which start out green, these beauties are purple from the outset, adding color to your garden much earlier in the season. Compact plants produce 3 to 4-lobe peppers averaging 3 ½” by 3 ½” in size. 50 seeds minimum. Open-Pollinated, 72 days from transplant. The California Wonder has been THE standard bell pepper in the United States for decades. First introduced in 1928 it is still the largest open-pollinated bell you can grow. There are a few hybrids that are larger, but none surpasses the California Wonder in taste and plant vigor. A smooth, four-lobed, blocky bell with thick walls and large fruit (4” x4”). Color changes from green to red as the fruit mature, and is delicious as either color. 75 seeds minimum. Open-Pollinated, 75 days from transplant. The Quadrato Rosso is a superb Italian variety known for its exceptionally large fruit (5"x4") and strong production. The fruit are blocky, typically four-lobed, have a sweet flavor, and change from brillian-green to rich-red when ripe. Thick walls make these peppers ideal for salads, roasting, or stuffing. 100% Italian seed. 75 seeds minimum. Open-Pollinated, 75 days from transplant. No Photo Available This is a HUGE yellow bell pepper! Quadrato Giallo is a superb Italian variety known for its exceptionally large fruit (5"x4") and strong production. The fruit are blocky, typically four-lobed, have a sweet flavor, and change from brillian-green to rich-red when ripe. Thick walls make these peppers ideal for salads, roasting, or stuffing. 100% Italian seed. 75 seeds minimum. This Italian pepper goes by the common name “Red Bull’s Horn”. Fruit turn a stunning red when ripe and have a long, curved, tapered shape. Fruit are 6-10 inches long x 1 ½ inches wide at shoulder. Please be aware that these peppers can have a mild spiciness, though they are still regarded as sweet peppers. A traditional favorite of Open-Pollinated, 72 days from transplant. This Italian pepper goes by the common name “Yellow Bull’s Horn”. Fruit turn a bright yellow when ripe and have a long, curved shape. Fruit are 6-10 inches long x 1 ½ inches wide at shoulder. Please be aware that these peppers can have a mild spiciness, though they are still regarded as sweet peppers. A traditional favorite of Open-Pollinated, 72 days from transplant. An early-maturing hot jalapeno pepper. The compact plants produce many small green peppers that will slowly turn to red as the fruit matures. Jalapenos are used in a wide variety of recipes. They are popular fresh, cooked, pickled, dried and great in salsa. 75 seeds minimum. Open-Pollinated, 67 days from transplant. Marconi Rosso Red Sweet Pepper Seeds- 75 minimum
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Roma VF
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Yellow Pear
A delightful little pear-shaped yellow tomato that is rich in vitamins and antioxidants. The beautiful color and unusual shape make it a great addition to summer salads. These tasty little tomatoes are extremely prolific and grow quite tall, so stake well. Please note- the taste of the Yellow Pear improves significantly as the season progresses. Make sure you wait until they are fully-ripened before harvesting. 75 seeds minimum.
Indeterminate, Open-Pollinated, 70 days from transplant.
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German Johnson
A popular heirloom variety from the Carolinas and one of the original parent-lines of the Mortgage Lifter. Highly prized for its pinking-red fruit, large size, and scarcity of seeds, the German Johnson can grow to 1 1/2 pounds. Great for slicing, canning, or in sauces. This highly-productive variety is somewhat disease resistant. 75 seeds minimum.
Indeterminate, Open-Pollinated, 77 days from transplant.
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Indeterminate, Open-Pollinated, 75 days from transplant.
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Pepper Varieties
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Golden Calwonder
My favorite bell variety due to its prolific nature, delicious taste, and ability to grow well in
Open-Pollinated, 75-80 days from transplant.
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Purple Beauty Pepper
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California Wonder
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Quadrato Rosso D’Asti
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Quadrato Giallo D’Asti
Open-Pollinated, 75 days from transplant.
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Corno di Toro Rosso
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Corno di Toro Giallo
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Jalapeno- Early
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Orange Habanero
This is a late-maturing hot pepper with thin walls and a unique lantern-shape. Matures to a bright orange and really packs heat at 100,000 to 300,000 scoville units. It is believed that this variety was domesticated in the Yucatan several thousand years ago. 50 seeds minimum.
Please use caution when handling Habanero seeds, or the insides of the peppers, as the oils can be a serious irritant to eye, lips, and skin
Open-Pollinated, 91 days from transplant
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Stavros Sweet Pepper (Pepperoncini) Seeds
Pure imported Italian seed! This Italian heirloom is my favorite pepper for pickling. It is THE pepperoncini, as far as I am concerned, although quite difficult to find. Originally a Greek variety.
Open-Pollinated, 78 days from transplant. Please note that these seeds can take 3 weeks to germinate!
Pure imported Italian seed! This Italian heirloom is prized for its super-sweet, three-lobed fruit which grow up to 12" long. Great in salads and one of the best frying peppers you will find.
Open-Pollinated, 85 days from transplant.
