Yellow Pear Tomato, 1802 Heirloom, Organic
$3.75
$4.00
The Living Seed Company - The Yellow Pear is an extremely productive very old heirloom, producing tasty, pretty yellow, small pear shaped tomatoes. The adorable fruits are wonderful fresh as a snack, in salads and a great addition to salsa fresca. They are also great in pasta dishes, as an hors d'oeurve or for making tomato preserves.
Organic & Open-Pollinated
Excellent fresh eating
Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season
80-90 days from transplant
25 Seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun.
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Germination 7-14 days
Plant apart 24-36"
Plants need trellising or staking
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Long Keeper Winter Storage Tomato Organic
$3.25
$3.55
LONG KEEPER WINTER STORAGE - Fruits become ripe 6-12 weeks after harvest. Some customers report storing Long Keeper 4-6 months. Though the quality doesn’t match that of a fresh garden tomato, flavor and texture is superior to most winter supermarket tomatoes. The 4-7 oz. fruits ripen in storage to a satiny, red-orange color. Flesh ripens to medium-red. Best planted in late spring or early summer for fall harvest; we start seeds in early May. Long Keeper is often grown as a supplement to the main crop. Pkt.
Heat Tolerant
Organic & Open-Pollinated
Semi-Indeterminate
4-7 oz fruit
78 Days
40-50 Seeds per Packet
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun.
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Germination 7-14 days
Plant apart 24-36"
Plants need trellising or staking
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German Johnson Tomato, Organic
$3.25
$3.25
High-yielding, vigorous plants with deep pink fruits bearing earlier than other Brandywine-types.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - Medium-sized fruits are crack resistant, have few seeds, and are good for slicing, cooking, or canning. Fruits are acidic with a creamy texture and exceptional flavor.
Characteristics:
Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
Indeterminate
8-16 oz fruit
75 days
1/10 gram
Instructions - Tomatoes are warm-season tender annuals. Tomatoes yield best in clay or loam soils that are well-drained and high in organic matter. They can tolerate acid soil as low as 5.5, but they prefer to grow in the 6.0-6.8 range. Days to maturity are from transplants. Start seeds 6-8 weeks before the planting date.
Planting depth: 1/8-1/4"
Plant spacing: for determinate varieties 12-18", for indeterminate 24-36"
Row Spacing: 4-6’ centers"
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Yellow Brandywine Tomato Heirloom, Organic
$3.25
$3.55
Yellow Brandywine - Same great flavor as pink-fruited Brandywine. Large, slightly ribbed beefsteaks are sweet and tangy - our grower prefers it to pink Brandywine! Fruits keep well. Large potato-leaf foliage provides medium fruit cover. This is an Indiana heirloom.
Heat Tolerant
Organic & Open-Pollinated
Indeterminate
16 oz fruit
76 Days
40-50 Seeds per Packet
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun.
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Germination 7-14 days
Plant apart 24-36"
Plants need trellising or staking
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Old Virginia Tomato Heirloom, Organic
$3.25
$3.55
No matter how hot it gets, this Glitner Family Heirloom will keep on producing. Old-time sweet/tart tomato taste. 4-7 oz., dark red, smooth, round fruits with few seeds. The 5-6 ft. tall plants produce even in long hot summers. Good yields and flavor make this a keeper.
Heat Tolerant
Organic & Open-Pollinated
Indeterminate
16 oz fruit
80 Days
40-50 Seeds per Packet
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun.
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Germination 7-14 days
Plant apart 24-36"
Plants need trellising or staking
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Peacevine Cherry Tomato, Organic
$3.25
$3.50
High Mowing Organic Seeds - Prolific red cherries with delicious flavor!
A de-hybridized selection of Sweet 100, known for its incredible flavor and resistance to cracking. Produces impressive numbers of uniform bright crimson 1" tomatoes. Very high in Vitamin C and amino acids. Bred by Peace Seeds.
Characteristics:
Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
Indeterminate
Resists cracking
.5-1 oz
Instructions - Tomatoes yield best in clay or loam soils that are well-drained and high in organic matter. They can tolerate acid soil as low as 5.5, but they prefer to grow in the 6.0-6.8 range. Using calcitic lime or gypsum can help to maintain a base saturation for calcium of 65-80 percent. Use a high phosphorus fertilizer for transplants. Days to maturity are from transplants. Start seeds 6-8 weeks before the planting date. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-85°F; seeds in colder situations will germinate very slowly. Do not start too early; transplants will suffer if allowed to become root-bound and leggy. Harden off transplants by reducing water and nitrogen fertilizer. Transplant outdoors after danger of frost has passed.
Plant 1/8-1/4" deep
Plant Spacing:
for determinate varieties 12-18", for indeterminate 24-36".
Row Spacing:
4-6’ centers. Greenhouse Tomatoes- maintain 4 square ft/plant.
Harvest & Storage: Harvest tomatoes fully ripe for the best flavor. Tomatoes can also be harvested green or at first blush and ripened off the vine at temperatures above 70°F. Store between 55° - 70°F at 95% relative humidity. Storing below 50°F can result in chilling damage.
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Tiger Tomato, One of our rarest Heirlooms, Organic
$3.75
$4.00
The Living Seed Company - A favorite of our friends at the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center and a favorite of ours! Seed originally given to Doug Gosling. A very rare Czech heirloom that is incredibly rare. This is a different variety that the most commonly found Tiger. Very early, medium-small sized fruits.
Organic
Fruits are about 10oz
Indeterminate
65-75 days from transplant
25 Seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors 1/8" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun.
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Germination 7-14 days
Plant apart 24-36"
Plants need trellising or staking
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Sweetie Cherry Tomato, organic
$3.25
$3.55
Super sweet red cherry tomato with high sugar content for eating right off the vine!
High Mowing Organic Seeds - Masses of 1-1.5" round cherries in long clusters. Firm texture similar to grape tomatoes; ideal for eating fresh or canning. Impressive vigor and reliability, ripening first and perfectly during six weeks of rain and cold - an absolute standout!
In our valley this tomato is the last one to succomb to the frosts. I love going out to pick it’s sweet fruit in the frosty mornings.
Characteristics:
Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
Indeterminate
Vigorous
.5-1 oz
65 days
1/10 gram
Instructions - Tomatoes are warm-season tender annuals.
Tomatoes yield best in clay or loam soils that are well-drained and high in organic matter. They can tolerate acid soil as low as 5.5, but they prefer to grow in the 6.0-6.8 range.
Days to maturity are from transplants. Start seeds 6-8 weeks before the planting date.
Planting depth: 1/8-1/4"
Plant spacing:
for determinate varieties 12-18", for indeterminate 24-36"
Row Spacing:
4-6’ centers"
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Tasmanian Chocolate Tomato, Organic
$3.75
$4.39
Renee's Garden - Strong-yielding, short, sturdy vines bear heavy crops of beautiful, plump, mahogany red faintly striped tomatoes with a delicious, well-balanced flavor. A perfect variety to grow in containers or small space gardens. Tasmanian chocolate tomatoes are heavy for their size, extra juicy, and perfect for BLTs, sliced for salads, or enjoy in good old-fashioned tomato sandwiches.
Characteristics:
Organic
Heirloom
Good in containers
Mahogany-red tomatoes
Rich, delicious, well-balanced flavor
Instructions - In early spring, start indoors about 6 to 8 weeks before outdoor night temperatures are reliably in the 50-55°F. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix. Keep moist but not soggy, and very warm, 80°F. Provide a strong light source until seedlings are ready to plant outside. When seedlings are 2 inches tall, transplant them into individual 4-inch pots. Maintain at 70°F. Feed with half-strength fertilizer every 2 weeks until ready to plant. When nights reach 55°F, gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions. Plant these vigorous, early-bearing vines 3 feet apart into rich soil in full sun.
Tomatoes need at least 6 hours of full sun every day. Provide strong stakes or wire cages at planting time as plants get heavy with fruit. Mulch plants well to maintain even moisture. Pick fully ripe. Don’t store tomatoes in the fridge.
To Grow in Containers - Use pots at least 15-18 inches in diameter and 18 inches tall. Use the fresh potting mix to prevent soil-borne disease. Transplant one seedling per pot. Water regularly: in hot weather, pots may need daily watering. Fertilize every other week with a low nitrogen fertilizer for strong plants and good yields.
Sow seeds indoors from February-March
7-14 days to germinate
Transplant outdoors in full sun from April-June
Mature height: 2.5-3 feet
80-85 days to harvest
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Costoluto Genovese Tomato, Organic, 1700's Heirloom
$3.79
$4.39
Renee's Garden - We’ve specially imported this traditional Italian favorite with plump, delicious fruits that have pretty pleated shoulders, beautiful color & absolutely scrumptious flavor. Costoluto's strong indeterminate vines grow tall and heavy with big crops of tender, juicy, rich red tomatoes.
Characteristics:
Organic
Classic Italian heirloom
Pleated shoulders and beautiful color
Delicious flavor
Instructions - In early spring, start indoors about 6 to 8 weeks before outdoor night temperatures are reliably in the 50-55°F. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix. Keep moist but not soggy, and very warm, 80°F. Provide a strong light source until seedlings are ready to plant outside. When 2 inches tall, transplant into individual 4-inch pots, burying stems up to the base of leaves. Maintain at 70-75°F. Feed with half-strength fertilizer every 2 weeks until ready to plant, then gradually acclimate seedlings to outdoor conditions. When nights reach 55°F, transplant 3 feet apart into rich soil in full sun. Prepare the soil well with aged manure or compost. Plant several inches deeper than seedlings were growing in containers. Provide strong stakes or tall wire cages at planting time. Mulch to provide even moisture retention; don’t overwater once fruit begins to ripen. For the best flavor, pick red-ripe, and don’t store in the refrigerator.
Sow seeds indoors from February-March
7-10 days to germinate
Transplant outdoors in full sun from April-June
Mature height: 6-7 feet
75 days to harvest
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Arkansas Traveler Tomato 1800's Heirloom, Organic
$3.25
$3.55
Arkansas Travlerer -An old Southern heirloom esteemed for its ability to produce flavorful tomatoes under conditions of drought and high heat where many other varieties fail. Good disease resistance. Medium-size, pink fruits with wonderful flavor. Keeps well. Grown from Northwest Arkansas to North Carolina in the 1800's.
Heat Tolerant
Organic & Open-Pollinated
Indeterminate
89 Days
40-50 Seeds per Packet
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun.
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Germination 7-14 days
Plant apart 24-36"
Plants need trellising or staking
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Matt's Wild Cherry Tomato, organic
$3.25
$3.55
Copious quantities of small, deep red cherries with exceptional flavor.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - Matt's keeps producing prolifically when every other tomato in the field is down for the count with early blight. Pick frequently as skin is thin and cracks easily. Trellis or let sprawl and naturalize. Shows moderate field tolerance to late blight.
Characteristics:
Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
Indeterminate
.25 oz
55 days
1/10 gram
Instructions - Tomatoes are warm-season tender annuals. Tomatoes yield best in clay or loam soils that are well-drained and high in organic matter. They can tolerate acid soil as low as 5.5, but they prefer to grow in the 6.0-6.8 range. Days to maturity are from transplants. Start seeds 6-8 weeks before the planting date.
Planting depth: 1/8-1/4"
Plant spacing: for determinate varieties 12-18", for indeterminate 24-36"
Row Spacing: 4-6’ centers"
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Prudens Purple Tomato, Heirloom, organic
$3.25
$3.25
Rivals Brandywine is the best-flavored heirloom tomato with a silky texture.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - Pruden's is not really purple, but rather a deep pink with slight shoulder ribbing. Fruits are large, often close to 1 lb each, but smaller with a more refined shape than Brandywine and without the hard core. Plants have potato-shaped leaves.
Characteristics:
Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
Indeterminate
12-16 oz fruit
72 days
1/10 gram
Instructions - Tomatoes are warm-season tender annuals. Tomatoes yield best in clay or loam soils that are well-drained and high in organic matter. They can tolerate acid soil as low as 5.5, but they prefer to grow in the 6.0-6.8 range. Days to maturity are from transplants. Start seeds 6-8 weeks before the planting date.
Planting depth: 1/8-1/4"
Plant spacing: for determinate varieties 12-18", for indeterminate 24-36"
Row Spacing: 4-6’ centers"
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Legend Tomato
$3.75
$4.00
Legend Tomato by The Living Seed Company - With a name like Legend, one would expect something mythical and fabled. With late blight riddling gardens all over the country and tomatoes becoming more difficult to grow because of it, growing a tomato with tolerance to late blight may be something of fiction. Demonstrates some endurance towards late blight fungi US8 and US11.
Non-GMO & Open Pollinated
3-5" fruits
Juicy and sweet
Excellent for fresh eating and canning
Determinate
60-70 days from transplant
25 Seeds
Another marvel of this tomato how early it matures, considering it is a full sized (3" - 5") slicing tomato. These tomatoes of Legend are exquisitely juicy, sweet and with the perfect balance of acidity.
These perfectly uniform, smooth and round, luscious tomatoes were bred and release by Oregon State University Dr. Jim Baggett.
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors 1/8" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun.
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Germination 7-14 days
Plant apart 24-36"
Plants need trellising or staking
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Peach Blow Sutton Tomato, 1897 Heirloom, organic
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - Introduced in 1897 as “Sutton’s Peachblow” by Sutton and Sons Seed Growers and Merchants of Reading, England. Named after a style of Victorian-era glassware known for its peach skin appearance. Round six-ounce fruits with slightly fuzzy ‘tomato pink’ skin. Refreshing sweet flavor and low acidity. Indeterminate, 80 days from transplant.
Characteristics:
Organic
Slightly fuzzy, tomato-pink skin
Round fruits grow to 6 ounces
Refreshing sweet flavor and low acidity
Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season
80 days from transplant
25 Seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun.
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Germination 7-14 days
Plant apart 24-36"
Plants need trellising or staking
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability