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Catalogue · 91 varieties
Tomatoes
91 open-pollinated and heirloom varieties with days to harvest and difficulty. Each links to its full growing record — sowing window, spacing, soil pH and pest notes.
All 91 tomatoes
91 tomatoes — 46 heirloom, 44 hybrid and 1 open-pollinated. Days to harvest run from 45-60 days (Tiny Tim) to 90-100 days (Black Beauty). Germination takes 5–8 days. Tomato is self-pollinating, so seed stays true with 3–10 m (9.8–33 ft) of separation.
91 varieties
| Variety | Harvest | Germinates | Spacing | Height | Size | pH | Seed | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace 55Solanum lycopersicum 'Ace 55' | 80-85days | 7-10days | 0.61–0.76 m24–30 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 6-8 oz | 6.0-7.0 | Hybrid | Easy |
| Ace 56Solanum lycopersicum 'Ace 56' | 70-75days | 6-12days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 6-8 oz | 6.0-7.0 | Open-pollinated | Easy |
| Amish PasteSolanum lycopersicum | 85days | 7-14days | 0.61–0.91 m2–3 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 8-12 oz. | 6.2-6.8 | Heirloom | Moderate |
| Arkansas TravelerSolanum lycopersicum 'Arkansas Traveler' | 80-90days | 7-14days | 0.61–0.91 m2–3 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 6-8 oz | 6.0-7.0 | Heirloom | Easy |
| Atomic GrapeSolanum lycopersicum 'Atomic Grape' | 70-80days | 7-14days | 0.61–0.91 m2–3 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 0.5-1 oz | 6.2-6.8 | Hybrid | Moderate |
| BeefsteakSolanum lycopersicum 'Beefsteak' | 85-90days | 7-14days | 0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 1-2+ pounds | 6.0-6.8 | Heirloom | Moderate to challenging |
| Better BoySolanum lycopersicum 'Better Boy' | 70-75days | 7-14days | 0.61–0.76 m24–30 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 8-16 oz | 6.0-7.0 | Hybrid | Easy |
| Better BushSolanum lycopersicum 'Better Bush' | 68-75days | 5-10days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 6-8 oz | 6.0-7.0 | Hybrid | Easy |
| Big BeefSolanum lycopersicum | 70days | 6-12days | 0.76–0.91 m2.5–3 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 10-12 oz. | 6.2-6.8 | Hybrid | Moderate |
| Big BoySolanum lycopersicum 'Big Boy' | 78-85days | 6-12days | 0.61–0.91 m2–3 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 10-16 oz | 6.0-7.0 | Hybrid | Easy to Moderate |
| Black BeautySolanum lycopersicum 'Black Beauty' | 90-100days | 8-12days | 0.61–0.76 m24–30 in | 0.61–0.91 m2–3 ft | 1 1/2-2 1/2" | 6.0-6.8 | Heirloom | Easy to Moderate |
| Black CherrySolanum lycopersicum | 64days | 7-14days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 20 g | 6.2-6.8 | Heirloom | Moderate |
| Black KrimSolanum lycopersicum | 80days | 7-14days | 0.61–0.91 m2–3 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 8-16 oz. | 6.2-6.8 | Heirloom | Moderate |
| BrandywineSolanum lycopersicum | 78days | 7-14days | 0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 1 lb. | 6.2-6.8 | Heirloom | Difficult |
| Brandywine PinkSolanum lycopersicum 'Brandywine Pink' | 85-100days | 7-14days | 0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 12 oz - 2 lbs | 6.2-6.8 | Heirloom | Moderate to difficult |
| Brandywine RedSolanum lycopersicum 'Brandywine Red' | 85-100days | 7-14days | 0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 12 oz - 2+ lbs | 6.2-6.8 | Heirloom | Challenging |
| Burpee's Big BoySolanum lycopersicum 'Big Boy' | 78-85days | 7-14days | 0.61–0.91 m2–3 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 12-16 oz, up to 1 lb | 6.0-6.8 | Hybrid | Easy |
| Burpee's Big GirlSolanum lycopersicum 'Big Girl' | 78-85days | 7-10days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 8-12 oz | 6.0-6.8 | Hybrid | Easy |
| CampariSolanum lycopersicum 'Campari' | 70-80days | 7-14days | 0.61–0.76 m24–30 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 2-3 oz | 6.0-6.8 | Hybrid | Easy to Moderate |
| CarmelloSolanum lycopersicum 'Carmello' | 75-80days | 6-12days | 0.61–0.91 m2–3 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 7-10 oz | 6.2-6.8 | Hybrid | Moderate |
| CelebritySolanum lycopersicum | 60days | 6-12days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 2-2 1/4" | 6.0-7.0 | Hybrid | Easy |
| Cherokee PurpleSolanum lycopersicum | 72days | 7-14days | 0.61–0.91 m2–3 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 8-12 oz. | 6.2-6.8 | Heirloom | Moderate |
| Cherry BelleSolanum lycopersicum 'Cherry Belle' | 65-70days | 5-10days | 0.61–0.91 m2–3 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 0.5-1 oz | 6.2-6.8 | Hybrid | Easy |
| Cherry RomaSolanum lycopersicum 'Cherry Roma' | 75-85days | 7-10days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 1-2 oz | 6.0-6.8 | Hybrid | Easy |
| Chocolate CherrySolanum lycopersicum 'Chocolate Cherry' | 65-75days | 7-14days | 0.61–0.91 m2–3 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 0.5-1 oz | 6.2-6.8 | Heirloom | Moderate |
| Chocolate StripesSolanum lycopersicum 'Chocolate Stripes' | 85-95days | 8-14days | 0.61–0.91 m2–3 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 8-12 oz | 6.2-6.8 | Heirloom | Moderate to difficult |
| Container Choice RedSolanum lycopersicum 'Container Choice Red' | 70-75days | 6-10days | 0.3–0.46 m12–18 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 4-6 oz | 6.0-7.0 | Hybrid | Easy |
| Costoluto GenoveseSolanum lycopersicum 'Costoluto Genovese' | 80-90days | 7-14days | 0.61–0.91 m2–3 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 8-12 oz | 6.0-7.0 | Heirloom | Moderate |
| De MilpaPhysalis philadelphica | 70days | 7-14 daysdays | 0.61–0.76 m24–30 in | 0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft | — | — | Heirloom | Moderate |
| Determinate CherrySolanum lycopersicum 'Determinate Cherry' | 65-70days | 7-10days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 0.5-1 oz | 6.0-6.8 | Hybrid | Easy |
| Determinate PasteSolanum lycopersicum 'Determinate Paste' | 75-80days | 7-14days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 2-3 oz | 6.0-6.8 | Hybrid | Easy |
| Determinate PatioSolanum lycopersicum 'Patio' | 70-75days | 7-10days | 0.3–0.46 m12–18 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 4-6 oz | 6.0-7.0 | Hybrid | Easy |
| Determinate RomaSolanum lycopersicum 'Determinate Roma' | 75-80days | 7-14days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 2-3 oz | 6.0-7.0 | Hybrid | Easy |
| Early GirlSolanum lycopersicum | 60days | 5-10days | 0.61–0.91 m2–3 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 4-6 oz. | 6.0-6.8 | Hybrid | Easy |
| Fourth of JulySolanum lycopersicum 'Fourth of July' | 49-55days | 7-10days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 4-6 oz | 6.0-7.0 | Hybrid | Easy |
| Garden PeachSolanum lycopersicum 'Garden Peach' | 75-80days | 7-14days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 2-3 oz | 6.2-6.8 | Heirloom | Easy to Moderate |
| German JohnsonSolanum lycopersicum | 75days | 7-14days | 0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 8-16 oz. | 6.2-6.8 | Heirloom | Moderate to Challenging |
| German PinkSolanum lycopersicum 'German Pink' | 85-95days | 7-14days | 0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 1-3+ lbs | 6.2-6.8 | Heirloom | Moderate to Challenging |
| German Red StrawberrySolanum lycopersicum 'German Red Strawberry' | 80-85days | 8-14days | 0.61–0.91 m2–3 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 8-16 oz | 6.2-6.8 | Heirloom | Moderate |
| GrapeSolanum lycopersicum | 60days | 7-14days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 2-2 1/4" | 6.0-6.8 | Hybrid | Easy |
| Grape TomatoSolanum lycopersicum | 60days | 7-14days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 2-2 1/4" | 6.0-6.8 | Hybrid | Easy |
| Grape Tomato RedSolanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme 'Grape Red' | 65-75days | 6-12days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 0.5-1 oz | 6.0-7.0 | Hybrid | Easy |
| Green ZebraSolanum lycopersicum | 72days | 6-12days | 0.61–0.76 m24–30 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 3-4 oz. | 6.0-6.8 | Heirloom | Moderate |
| Heirloom Beefsteak MixSolanum lycopersicum 'Heirloom Beefsteak Mix' | 80-95days | 8-15days | 0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 1-2 lbs | 6.2-6.8 | Heirloom | Moderate to challenging |
| Heirloom Black CherrySolanum lycopersicum 'Black Cherry' | 65-75days | 7-14days | 0.61–0.91 m2–3 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 1 oz | 6.2-6.8 | Heirloom | Moderate |
| Heirloom Marriage Cherokee GreenSolanum lycopersicum 'Cherokee Green' | 85-95days | 7-14days | 0.61–0.91 m2–3 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 8-12 oz | 6.2-6.8 | Heirloom | Moderate |
| Heirloom Marriage GenuwineSolanum lycopersicum 'Heirloom Marriage Genuwine' | 80-85days | 7-14days | 0.61–0.91 m2–3 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 12-20 oz | 6.0-6.8 | Heirloom | Moderate |
| HillbillySolanum lycopersicum 'Hillbilly' | 85-90days | 7-14days | 0.61–0.91 m2–3 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 1-2 pounds | 6.2-6.8 | Heirloom | Moderate |
| Homestead 24Solanum lycopersicum 'Homestead 24' | 80-85days | 7-14days | 0.61–0.76 m24–30 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 6-8 oz | 5.8-7.0 | Heirloom | Easy |
| Husky GoldSolanum lycopersicum 'Husky Gold' | 70-80days | 6-10days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 6-8 oz | 6.0-6.8 | Hybrid | Easy |
| Indigo RoseSolanum lycopersicum 'Indigo Rose' | 65days | 7-14days | 0.61–0.76 m24–30 in | 0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft | 4-5" | 6.0-6.8 | Hybrid | Easy to moderate |
| Iron LadySolanum lycopersicum 'Iron Lady' | 75-80days | 7-12days | 0.61–0.76 m24–30 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 6-8 oz | 6.0-7.2 | Hybrid | Easy |
| Jet StarSolanum lycopersicum 'Jet Star' | 72-78days | 6-12days | 0.61–0.91 m2–3 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 6-8 oz | 6.0-7.0 | Hybrid | Easy |
| JulietSolanum lycopersicum | 60days | 7-14days | 0.61–0.91 m2–3 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 2-2 1/4" | 6.2-6.8 | Hybrid | Easy to Moderate |
| Kellogg's BreakfastSolanum lycopersicum 'Kellogg's Breakfast' | 85-95days | 7-14days | 0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 1-2 pounds (16-32 oz) | 6.0-6.8 | Heirloom | Moderate |
| Lemon DropSolanum lycopersicum 'Lemon Drop' | 75-80days | 7-14days | 0.61–0.91 m2–3 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 0.5-0.75 inches | 6.0-7.0 | Heirloom | Easy to moderate |
| MarglobeSolanum lycopersicum 'Marglobe' | 75-85days | 6-12days | 0.61–0.76 m24–30 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 6-8 oz | 6.0-7.0 | Heirloom | Easy to moderate |
| Matt's Wild CherrySolanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme | 60days | 7-10days | 0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 5 g | 6.0-7.5 | Heirloom | Easy |
| MoneymakerSolanum lycopersicum 'Moneymaker' | 75-85days | 7-14days | 0.61–0.91 m2–3 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 4-6 oz | 6.0-7.0 | Heirloom | Easy |
| Mortgage LifterSolanum lycopersicum 'Mortgage Lifter' | 80-85days | 7-14days | 0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 1-2.5 pounds | 6.2-6.8 | Heirloom | Moderate |
| Mortgage Lifter PinkSolanum lycopersicum 'Mortgage Lifter Pink' | 85-95days | 7-14days | 0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 1-4 lbs | 6.2-6.8 | Heirloom | Moderate to difficult |
| MoskvichSolanum lycopersicum | 60days | 5-10days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 4-6 oz. | 6.0-7.0 | Heirloom | Easy |
| Mountain Fresh PlusSolanum lycopersicum | 75days | 7-10days | 0.61–0.91 m2–3 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 8-16 oz. | 6.0-6.8 | Hybrid | Easy to Moderate |
| Mountain PrideSolanum lycopersicum 'Mountain Pride' | 75-80days | 7-14days | 0.61–0.76 m24–30 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 6-8 oz | 6.0-6.8 | Hybrid | Easy to moderate |
| OxheartSolanum lycopersicum 'Oxheart' | 85-95days | 7-14days | 0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 1-3 lbs, often 2+ lbs | 6.2-6.8 | Heirloom | Moderate to Challenging |
| PatioSolanum melongena | 55days | 7-10days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.61–1.2 m2–4 ft | 3-4" | 6.0-7.0 | Hybrid | Easy |
| Patio PrincessSolanum lycopersicum 'Patio Princess' | 70-75days | 7-10days | 0.3–0.46 m12–18 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 4-6 oz | 6.0-6.8 | Hybrid | Easy |
| Paul RobesonSolanum lycopersicum 'Paul Robeson' | 90-95days | 7-14days | 0.91 m3 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 8-12 oz | 6.2-6.8 | Heirloom | Moderate to Difficult |
| PhoenixSolanum lycopersicum 'Phoenix' | 68-72days | 7-10days | 0.61–0.76 m24–30 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 6-8 oz | 6.0-7.0 | Hybrid | Easy |
| Piccolo Grape TomatoSolanum lycopersicum 'Piccolo' | 65-75days | 7-14days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 0.5-0.75 oz | 6.0-6.8 | Hybrid | Easy |
| PineappleSolanum lycopersicum 'Pineapple' | 85-95days | 7-14days | 0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 1-2 lbs | 6.2-6.8 | Heirloom | Moderate |
| Red RobinSolanum lycopersicum 'Red Robin' | 55-65days | 7-10days | 0.15–0.2 m6–8 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 0.5 oz | 6.0-7.0 | Hybrid | Very Easy |
| RomaSolanum lycopersicum 'Roma' | 60-65days | 6-14days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.3–0.61 m12–24 in | 2-3 oz | 6.0-6.8 | Heirloom | Easy |
| Roma VFSolanum lycopersicum 'Roma VF' | 75-80days | 7-10days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 2-3 oz | 6.0-6.8 | Hybrid | Easy |
| RutgersSolanum lycopersicum 'Rutgers' | 75-85days | 7-14days | 0.61–0.91 m2–3 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 6-8 oz | 6.0-6.8 | Heirloom | Easy |
| San MarzanoSolanum lycopersicum | 60days | 7-14days | 0.61–0.91 m2–3 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 2-2 1/4" | 6.0-6.8 | Hybrid | Moderate to Difficult |
| Striped GermanSolanum lycopersicum | 78days | 7-14days | 0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 12-20 oz | 6.2-6.8 | Heirloom | Moderate to Advanced |
| StupiceSolanum lycopersicum 'Stupice' | 60-65days | 7-14days | 0.61–0.76 m24–30 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 2-3 ounces | 6.0-6.8 | Heirloom | Easy to moderate |
| Sun GoldSolanum lycopersicum | 57days | 7-10days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 15-20 g | 6.0-7.0 | Hybrid | Easy to moderate |
| Super Sweet 100Solanum lycopersicum 'Super Sweet 100' | 65-70days | 7-10days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 0.5-1 oz | 6.0-6.8 | Hybrid | Easy |
| Surefire RedSolanum lycopersicum 'Surefire Red' | 50-65days | 7-10days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 4-6 oz | 6.0-7.0 | Hybrid | Easy |
| Sweet 100Solanum lycopersicum | 60days | 5-10days | 0.61–0.91 m2–3 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 2-2 1/4" | 6.0-7.0 | Hybrid | Easy to Moderate |
| Sweet MillionSolanum lycopersicum 'Sweet Million' | 65-70days | 7-10days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 1 oz | 6.0-6.8 | Hybrid | Easy |
| TaxiSolanum lycopersicum 'Taxi' | 64-70days | 7-14days | 0.3–0.46 m12–18 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 4-6 oz | 6.0-7.0 | Hybrid | Easy |
| Tiny TimSolanum lycopersicum 'Tiny Tim' | 45-60days | 5-10days | 0.2–0.3 m8–12 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 0.5-0.75 inches diameter | 6.0-7.0 | Heirloom | Easy |
| Toma VerdePhysalis philadelphica | 60days | 7-14 daysdays | 0.61–0.76 m24–30 in | 0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft | — | — | Heirloom | Moderate |
| Tumbling TomSolanum lycopersicum 'Tumbling Tom' | 65-70days | 7-10days | 0.3–0.46 m12–18 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 0.5-1 oz | 6.0-7.0 | Hybrid | Easy |
| ValenciaSolanum lycopersicum | 76days | 7-14days | 0.61–0.91 m2–3 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 8-10 oz. | 6.2-6.8 | Heirloom | Moderate |
| Wisconsin 55Solanum lycopersicum | 80days | 7-14days | 0.61–0.76 m24–30 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 6-8 oz. | 6.2-6.8 | Heirloom | Easy to moderate |
| Yellow BrandywineSolanum lycopersicum 'Yellow Brandywine' | 85-95days | 7-14days | 0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 10 oz - 1.5 lbs | 6.2-6.8 | Heirloom | Moderate to difficult |
| Yellow PearSolanum lycopersicum 'Yellow Pear' | 75-80days | 7-14days | 0.61–0.76 m24–30 in | 0.3–3 m1–10 ft | 0.5-1 ounce | 6.0-7.0 | Heirloom | Easy |
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