Tomato

Kolb Tomato, 1933 Heirloom $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Introduced in the 1983 SSE Yearbook by Sally Jo Baldwin who received the seed from her aunt, Mrs. Art Lundt. She indicated that the seeds originally came from the Kolb greenhouse in Storm Lake, IA (circa 1933). Good yields of one-pound pink beefsteak fruits with rich tomato flavor. Indeterminate, 85 days from transplant. ±11,500 seeds/oz. Characteristics: Pink beefsteak tomatoes Fruits grow to 1 pound Rich tomato flavor Good yields Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 85 days from transplant 50 seeds in 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 weeks before last frost Germination 7-14 days Plant apart 24-36" Support: Cage, stake, or trellis Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Large Red Cherry Tomato, organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Originally from Ben Quisenberry, a tomato collector from Syracuse, Ohio. Extremely productive plants yield large 1½-2" cherry tomatoes. Great full flavor. Ben preferred this variety for canning whole. A favorite for salads and fresh eating. Indeterminate, 75-80 days from transplant. Characteristics: Organic Cherry tomatoes grow to 1-2 inches Great full flavor Very productive Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 75-80 days from transplant 25 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 weeks before the last frost Germination 7-14 days Plant Outdoors: 24-36” Apart Support: Cage, stake, or trellis Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

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 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Lemon Drop Tomato, Organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Winner of SSE’s 2010 Tomato Tasting. Seed originally from Florida SSE member J. T. Sessions, who found this sport growing with his Snow White Cherry plants. Heavy sets of ½-¾" translucent yellow-green cherry tomatoes. Refreshing tart-sweet flavor. Continues producing even in cold wet growing conditions. Indeterminate, 80-90 days from transplant. Characteristics: Organic Winner of SSE’s 2010 Tomato Tasting Translucent yellow-green fruits grow to a ½-¾ inch Refreshing tart-sweet flavor Tolerates cold and wet weather Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 80-90 days from transplant 25 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 weeks before the last frost Germination 7-14 days Plant Outdoors: 24-36” Apart Support: Cage, stake, or trellis Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Livingston's Paragon Tomato Seeds, organic

Livingston's Paragon Tomato, Heirloom, organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Large, red, globe tomato, midseason maturing, indeterminate growth habit. Paragon has a good flavor but is not as sweet as today’s gardeners often expect. Alexander W. Livingston (1821-1898), probably did more to popularize the tomato in America than any other individual. His company bred and released 35 tomato varieties between 1870 and 1941. His breeding program and vigorous promotion transformed Americans’ perception of tomatoes. His first tomato introduction in 1870, “The Paragon Tomato,” was described by Livingston as the first “perfectly and uniformly smooth tomato ever introduced.” Mike Dunton’s Livingston Project: Our Paragon strain comes from longtime SSE member Mike Dunton’s Victory Seed Company. By the late 1990s, the Livingston tomatoes had all but disappeared from the seed trade. Those few being sold were often not true to type for their historic descriptions. Mike Dunton has spent the last twenty years researching and locating authentic Livingston tomatoes. In recognition of the strong historic value of Livingston’s contributions, SSE has been working for the past two years to assess the Livingston tomatoes in our Collection for purity and historic authenticity. Mike Dunton has provided invaluable consultation, and in several cases, we are acquiring his strains. Our goal is to preserve historically accurate strains of all the remaining Livingston tomatoes. Characteristics: Organic Bright red fruits grow to over 1 pound Extremely productive Fruit ripens throughout the season Heritage Farm Collection Variety in 2017 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 weeks before the last frost Germination 7-14 days Plant Outdoors: 24-36” Apart Support: Cage, stake, or trellis Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Long Keeper Winter Storage Seeds Organic

Long Keeper Winter Storage Tomato Organic $3.25 $3.55

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - 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 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Mamie Brown's Pink Tomato, Organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Donated to SSE in 1995 by Alicia Brown-Matthes of Iowa. This variety was a favorite of Alicia’s grandmother, Mamie Brown, who grew it in her West Virginia garden. Large, pink beefsteak type with a perfect sweet/acid flavor balance. Indeterminate, 80-90 days from transplant. Characteristics: Organic Pink beefsteak fruits of varying shapes Perfect sweet/acid flavor balance Double fruits are somewhat common Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 80-90 days from transplant 25 seeds in 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 weeks before the last frost Germination 7-14 days Plant Outdoors: 24-36” Apart Support: Cage, stake, or trellis Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Marglobe VF Tomato Heirloom Seeds, Organic

Marglobe VF Tomato Heirloom, Organic $3.25 $3.55

Marglobe VF - Do not let the letters VF scare you away. Marglobe VF is open-pollinated like all of our seed offerings but was selected from its parent stock Marglobe. Marglobe has been in demand for several generations while many other varieties have come and gone. This strain has been selected for disease resistance. Red, medium-sized, 5-8 oz. fruits with firm walls and good flavor. Stocky, vigorous plants with excellent disease tolerance. Vines provide good protection from sunscald. Marglobe was first developed in 1917 from a cross between ‘Marvel’ and ‘Globe’ and released by the USDA in 1925. Wide Range of Disease Resistance Organic & Open-Pollinated Determinate 5-8 oz fruit 70 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 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Martino's Roma Tomato, Organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Italian variety with pretty rugose (puckered) foliage. Very heavy set of mild 2-3 ounce fruits perfectly suited for making sauce, salsa, and paste. Tends to fall off the vine when fully ripe. Determinate, but requires trellis, 75 days from transplant. Characteristics: Organic Fruits grow to 2-3 ounces Rugose (puckered) foliage Fruit tends to fall off the vine when fully ripe Determinate - Fruit ripens over a 2 week period 75 days from transplant 25 seeds in 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 weeks before the last frost Germination 7-14 days Plant Outdoors: 24-36” Apart Support: Cage, stake, or trellis Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Marvel Stripe Tomato, Organic $3.45

Renee's Garden - Heirloom with strong, climbing vines bearing large sunny gold fruits shot through with rose-red, giving them a beautiful marbleized effect. The flavor is mild, sweet & smooth. Characteristics: Organic Heirloom Big, rosy-red color with gold patterns Mild and sweet flavor 80 days Approx 45 seeds Instructions - Zucchinis need full sun, rich fertile soil, and warm temperatures. Plant only when spring weather is warm and settled and night temperatures stay above 50°F (10°C). Sow groups of 2 to 3 seeds 1 inch deep and 2 feet apart. When seedlings have 4 leaves, thin to 1 strong seedling per group. Or, plant in slightly mounded hills, 2 feet in diameter, sowing 4 or 5 seeds in each hill. Thin hill-planted seedlings to the 2 or 3 strongest plants. Sow seeds indoors: February - March Transplant outdoors in full sun: May - June Mature Height: 5-7 feet 7-14 days to germinate Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Matt's Wild Cherry Tomato Seeds, organic

Matt's Wild Cherry Tomato, organic $3.50 $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" Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Mexico Midget Tomato $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Winner of SSE’s 2014 Tomato Tasting. Hundreds of ½-¾" dark red cherry tomatoes on each plant. Huge tomato flavor for such small fruits. Great for salads or selling in pints. Plants produce throughout the entire growing season. Indeterminate, 60-70 days from transplant. Characteristics: Winner of SSE’s 2014 Tomato Tasting Dark red fruits grow to a ½-¾ inch Bursting with tomato flavor Very productive Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 60-70 days from transplant 50 Seeds Instructions - You should start your tomato seeds indoors in soil trays or pots about 6 weeks before you plant them outside. Sow the seeds about 1/4 inch deep and wait 7-14 days for them to germinate. As they grow you may need to re-pot them to give their roots space to develop. When all chance of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to at least 50 degrees Fahrenheit you can plant your tomatoes out. Leave around 24-36 inches between the plants. Tomatoes should be grown with some form of support, such as staking, cages, or a trellis. This variety will be mature about 60-70 days after transplanting. Sow indoors 6 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

Miniature Allium 'Moly' from $4.99 $5.99

Allium 'Moly' - Yellow alliums are a rarity and mixed with blue they are a sight! Moly hugs the ground with yellow blooms sitting 4-8" tall. USDA Zones 4-8 Blooms Late Spring to Early Summer Bloom Duration: 2-4 weeks Cold Hardy to Zone 4 Full Sun Additional Information Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant Beloved by pollinators Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 4-8" tall Drought tolerant Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun. Space the bulbs about 8" apart. They do need about 6 weeks of cold much like tulips. Alliums do like the soil ph to be between 6-7 to be at their best. If you soil is a little high, simply add some acidic feed to the soil. Ships mid September to mid October.

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Missouri Pink Love Apple Tomato, 1860 Heirloom, organic $3.25 $3.75

Sold Out The Seed Savers Exchange - SSE member Ron Thuma of Kansas received this variety in 1992 from George and Bessie Jennings of Waverly, Kansas. They claimed that their ancestor “Grandpa Barnes” grew the variety during the 1860s but only as an ornamental plant—he thought tomatoes were poisonous. The pink beefsteak tomato is slightly sweet with a juicy, meaty texture and has 1-3 fruit per cluster. Indeterminate, 75-85 days from transplant. Characteristics: Organic Pink beefsteak tomatoes grow with 1-3 fruits per cluster Slightly sweet flavor Flesh has a juicy, meaty texture Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 75-85 days from transplant 25 seeds in 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 weeks before the last frost Germination 7-14 days Plant Outdoors: 24-36” Apart Support: Cage, stake, or trellis Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Moonglow Tomato, organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Winner of SSE’s 2007 Tomato Tasting. Uniform bright orange globes with solid flesh, few seeds, and mild sweetness. Excellent keeper. Indeterminate, 85 days from transplant. Characteristics: Organic Winner of SSE’s 2007 Tomato Tasting Uniform, orange globe-shaped fruit Mild sweet flavor Solid flesh with few seeds Excellent keeper Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 85 days from transplant 25 seeds in 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 weeks before the last frost Germination 7-14 days Plant Outdoors: 24-36” Apart Support: Cage, stake, or trellis Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Mortgage Lifter (Halladay's) Tomato, 1930 Heirloom, organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Kentucky family heirloom was grown since the 1930s by three generations of James Halladay’s family. In a trial of 25 Mortgage Lifter types, Halladay’s produced the best crops of 1-2 pound pink beefsteak fruits. Exceptionally meaty and typically crack-free. Great old-fashioned tomato flavor. Indeterminate, 80-90 days from transplant. ±11,300 seeds/oz. Characteristics: Organic Pink beefsteak tomatoes Fruits grow to 1-2 pounds Meaty flesh with old-time tomato flavor Typically crack-free Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 80-90 days from transplant 25 seeds in 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 weeks before the last frost Germination 7-14 days Plant Outdoors: 24-36” Apart Support: Cage, stake, or trellis Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Moskvich Tomato, 1970 Heirloom, organic $3.50

This one is coming to us at the end of February. Please reach out to us to be added to the list. High-quality, early-season red heirloom that rivals hybrids. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Fruits are round to slightly flattened with deep red color and luscious, rich flavor. Great eaten fresh or processed. Highly resistant to cracking, making it a great pick for the greenhouse. Like all Russian tomatoes, it can stand up to cool conditions. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Semi-determinate Field or greenhouse 4-6 oz 60 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" Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Mountain Princess Tomato, organic $3.50

Mountain sweet goodness; ideal for CSAs! High Mowing Organic Seeds - Perfectly rounded fruits with a crowd-pleasing mild sweet flavor. Very productive and early; great for short, cool seasons. A customer favorite for containers, six-pack sales & CSAs. Grown for generations in the Monongahela National Forest region of West Virginia. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Determinate 8-10 oz 68 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" Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Mountaineer Delight Tomato, organic $3.45 $3.95

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Developed in WVU 2017. In 1963, West Virginia U. professor Mannon Gallegly released West Virginia 63 tomato, one of the first tomatoes bred for Late Blight resistance. 50 years later, Gallegly and colleague Mahfuz Rahman used WV 63 tomato to breed two new, larger tomatoes, with disease resistance now including Septoria leaf spot! Larger red beefsteak, sweeter flavor than the original West Virginia 63 tomato. Great disease resistance, fruits hold well on the vine. Interdemenite Characteristics: Organic Interdemenite Excellent for sauce or fresh eating Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 77 days from transplant .16g ~40-80 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

Nebraska Wedding Tomato, Organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Reliable producer of stunning 4" round fruits with orange skin. Well-balanced flavor. Plants are typically under 36" tall but benefit from staking. Called the "ultimate love apple" in Amy Goldman's colorful story in The Heirloom Tomato. Introduced to SSE in 1983 by member Dorothy Beiswenger. Given to her by Betty Englert, whose ancestors brought this variety to western Nebraska in the late 1800s and was often given to newlywed family members and friends. Determinate. 85-90 days from transplant. Characteristics: Organic Orange round fruits grow to 4 inches Plants grow to 36 inches Determinate - Fruit ripens over a 2 week period 85-90 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 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

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