Tomato: Amana Orange (Heirloom) (Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
$1.00 - $5.60
The Amana Orange tomato is an Iowa heirloom obtained from Gary Staley of Brandon, Florida, who named it for the Amana Colonies of Amana, Iowa. The Amana Colonies, a National Historic Landmark since 1965, were completely self sufficient German Pietist communities. The Colonies imported with them their traditions and handcrafts from Germany, including heirloom vegetables such as Amana Orange.
Tomato: Arkansas Traveler (Heirloom) (Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
$1.00 - $5.60
The Arkansas Traveler is an open-pollinated heirloom variety of tomato that was bred by the University of Arkansas in 1968. The plant is indeterminate with round red fruits weighing approximately 6-8 ounces
Tomato: Aunt Ruby's German Green (Heirloom) (Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
$1.00 - $5.60
The Aunt Ruby's German Green Tomato variety is a family heirloom of Ruby Arnold of Greenville, Tennessee that were first introduced in 1993 by Bill Minkey in the Seed Savers Exchange Yearbook. This indeterminate beefsteak-type variety bares large 1 lb. green and yellow tomatoes that blush an amber color when ripe. These tomatoes pack such a rich, juicy, and somewhat spicy flavor that they were the winner of the 2003 Heirloom Garden Show’s taste test!
Tomato: Beefsteak (Heirloom) (Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
$1.00 - $5.60
Seed expert Peter Henderson introduced this tomato in 1894, naming it "Henderson's Crimson Cushion." Later renamed Beefsteak, it became a favorite of gardeners in the Northeast. It was developed for resistance to fusarium wilt and nematodes, as well as meaty flesh for eating fresh or cooking.
Tomato: Black Krim (Heirloom) (Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
$1.00 - $5.60
Black tomatoes originated in Russia, and first reached the United States with solders returning home from the Crimean War. Black Krim, considered one of the best of the black tomatoes, comes from the Crimean peninsula in the Black Sea. Lars Olov Rosenstrom of Sweden found this excellent variety in Krim, Russia in 1990.
Tomato: Green Zebra (Heirloom) (Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
$1.00 - $5.60
Seed expert Tom Wagner of Everett, Washington bred Green Zebra from several green tomato varieties, including Evergreen. Since he was young, Tom had been fascinated with green tomatoes, but was disappointed with their tendency to crack. He set out to create a new green tomato, and Green Zebra was the result; he first offered it for sale in his seed catalog in 1983.
Tomato: Hillbilly (Heirloom) (Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
$1.00 - $5.60
This multicolored heirloom tomato originates in the mountains of West Virginia. Ohio gardener Jerry Lee Bosner introduced this seed to Seed Savers Exchange for commercial use in 1994.
Tomato: Indigo Apple (Hybrid) (Solanum lycopersicum)
$1.00 - $5.60
Apple Indigo tomato was bred by Brad Gates in Copemish, MI. who naturally crossed indigo rose with red cherry tomatoes. It is an early maturing, indeterminate, open pollinated, hybrid tomato variety that matures in 70 days. It produces clusters of 2-4 oz., shiny black to reddish purple, apple shaped tomatoes. This variety also has nice size foliage that prevents tomatoes from getting sun scald. It is definitely a great choice for home gardens and hydroponic gardening.
Tomato: Italian Roma (Heirloom) (Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
$1.00 - $5.60
Tomatoes first arrived in Italy with the return of European explorers from South America, bringing with them the unknown "tomatl," a member of the nightshade family that was considered poisonous for centuries and only used for decoration. Though Italians didn't discover the merits of tomatoes as a vegetable until the 18th century, they quickly became a staple ingredient in Italian sauces and pasta. The Roma tomato, also called an Italian plum tomato, performs excellently for sauces because of its low water content.
Tomato: Marglobe (Heirloom) (Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
$1.00 - $5.60
Marglobe is an U.S. Native heirloom tomato variety that was bred in 1917 by Fred J. Pritchard by crossing Marvel and Globe tomato varieties. In 1925, this 7-10 oz. scarlet red, globe shaped tomato that is extremely resistant to cracking and disease such as to Verticillium, Nail Head Rust, and Fusarium wilt, was offered to American gardeners for the first time. Even though this is a determinate variety, it has some indeterminate “blood” in its past which is displayed in its sprawling growth habit. Marglobe Tomato does great in humid locations and its fruits ripen in 72 days.
Tomato: Purple Cherokee (Heirloom) (Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
$1.00 - $5.60
Craig LeHoullier, a Seed Savers Exchange member, PhD chemist, and gardening enthusiast, received the seeds of Cherokee Purple in the mail from J. D. Green of Tennessee. Mr. Green stated that his neighbor had obtained the seed from Cherokee Indians in the area, who had developed this variety and grown it for generations. LeHoullier, being greatly impressed with the purple tomatoes, sent them to Southern Exposure Seed Exchange and Johnny's Seeds, who both began to produce them commercially in 1991. Cherokee Purple, in addition to the famous Brandywine tomatoes, caused the popularity of old fashioned heirloom varieties of tomato.
Tomato: Snowberry (Solanum lycopersicum)
$1.00 - $5.60
Snowberry is an indeterminate cherry tomato variety that was bred in the Netherlands. It produces heavy yielding trusses of wonderfully round, firm, 1” yellow fruit that weigh on average 1 1/2 to 2 ounces. The flesh of Snowberry fruit are very sweet and juicy tasting. These delicious tomatoes are commonly enjoyed in salads across Europe and are also great when used as a garnishes or a snack. Snowberry tomato are open pollinated, mature in 75 days, and are not easy to find in the United States.