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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
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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"
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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"
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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
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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
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Nyagous Tomato, Organic
$3.75
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - Introduced in the 1997 SSE Yearbook by Glenn Drowns. A great black tomato that is virtually blemish-free. Baseball-sized fruits are borne in clusters of up to six fruits, very productive. Excellent full flavor, great for markets. Indeterminate, 80 days from transplant.
Characteristics:
Organic
Brown-red fruits grow to baseball-size
Full flavor and very productive
Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season
80 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
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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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Oma's Orange Tomato, Organic
$3.75
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - The delicious, dark-orange flesh of this large beefsteak tomato has a great balance of sweetness and acidity. Juicy fruits mature mid-season, weigh half to full pound, and measure 3-4.5" wide. Tall, indeterminate plants grow 5-6' tall and bear fruit singly or in a cluster of 1-3. Betty Moore of Stow, Ohio, has stewarded this variety since 1983 when she received it from her mother, Oma Rachel Lively Miller, who was given the variety from a relative circa 1937 when she married. 75-80 days from transplant. Organic.
Characteristics:
Organic
Dark orange fruits weigh from 1/2 to 1 lb
Well-balanced acidity and sweetness
Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season
New for 2021
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
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Oma's Pink Tomato, 1943 Heirloom, organic
$3.75
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - This dark-pink beefsteak tomato boasts a great, moderately sweet flavor. Borne singly or in pairs, fruits mature mid-season, have medium acidity and very thin skin, weigh from a half to full pound, and measure 3-5" wide. Tall, leafy, indeterminate plants grow 5-6' tall. Betty Moore of Stow, Ohio, has stewarded this variety since 1983, when she received it from her mother, Oma Rachel Lively Miller, who bought it at a greenhouse in Fredericktown, Ohio, in 1943. 80 days from transplant. Organic.
Characteristics:
Organic
Dark pink fruits weigh from 1/2 to 1 lb
Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season
Medium acidity and thin skins
New for 2021
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
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Opalka Tomato, Organic
$3.75
$3.95
Introduced into the 1991 SSE Yearbook by Carolyn Male. It was given to her by co-worker Carl Swidorski, who said the seed originated in Poland circa 1900. Phenomenal set of 3" by 6" red paste tomatoes on vigorous wispy vines. Excellent flavor and very few seeds make this a perfect processing tomato. Fruits hold well on the vine. Indeterminate, 85 days from transplant.
Characteristics:
Organic
Red fruits grow to 3 inches by 6 inches
Excellent flavor and few seeds
Perfect processing tomato
Fruits hold well on the vine
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
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Oxheart Tomato 1925 Heirloom, Organic
$3.25
$3.55
Oxheart In the early part of the 20th century (~1925), a tomato mutated and had this distinctive shape what has become known as an oxheart. Heavy yielding vines produce extra large, pink tomatoes weighing 1-2 lbs. Firm, meaty flesh with few seeds and mild flavor.
Heat Tolerant
Organic & Open-Pollinated
Indeterminate
1-2 lb fruit
88 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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Ozark Pink VF Tomato, Organic, 1991
$3.50
Southern Exposure Ozark Pink VF - 65 days. Introduced 1991 by SESE. Developed by the U. of Arkansas. Adapted for growing on stakes for vine-ripe harvest in home gardens and for farmer's markets. 5 ft. plants bear 7 oz flattened-globe fruits with few defects, and uniform-ripening shoulders. Developed from a complex pedigree involving 'Bradley', 'Arkansas Traveler 76', 'Heinz 1439', and 'Campbell 1327', the pink fruits have excellent eating quality and good shelf life. Unlike many other varieties, flavor is not greatly affected by early harvest in the post-breaker (pale pink) stage. Very productive all season. Recommended for hot, humid, disease-prone areas.
Organic & Open-Pollinated
Indeterminate
Hot and Humid Areas
65 Days
40-50 Seeds per Packet, .16g
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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Paul Robeson Tomato, organic
$3.75
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - a Russian-developed variety with a dedicated following among tomato connoisseurs. Named in honor of Paul Robeson (1898-1976), a famous African-American actor, singer, and civil rights advocate. Dusky brick-red fruits with dark green shoulders and red flesh; 6-12 ounces. Known for its distinctive flavor—smoky and earthy with a perfect acid/sweet balance. Indeterminate, 80-90 days from transplant.
Characteristics:
Organic
Dusky brick-red fruits with green shoulders
Fruits grow to 6-12 ounces
Known for its smoky and earthy flavor with a good acid/sweet balance
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
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Peacevine Cherry Tomato, Organic
$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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Peach Blow Sutton Tomato, 1897 Heirloom, organic
$3.75
$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
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Persimmon Tomato, Organic
$3.25
$3.75
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Persimmon Tomato 88 days. Bicolored beefsteaks up to 2 lbs, great color and flavor. Yellow and red inside and out; color is mostly yellow with a red blush and red core on the blossom end. Ripens uniformly, keeps well for a beefsteak.
Heat Tolerant
Organic & Open-Pollinated
Indeterminate
Amazingly large tomatoes
88 Days
.16grams or ~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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Pink Boar Tomato, organic
$3.50
Gorgeous wine-colored fruits with metallic green striping on vigorous vines.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - Strong plants loaded with rich, sweet juicy fruits perfect for slicing in salads or as an hors d'oeuvre with basil and mozzarella. Deep pink skin is stunning with contrasting olive stripes and luscious deep red flesh. An irresistible treat for chefs and farmers' markets! From the Wild Boar series; bred by farmer/breeder Brad Gates. Offers great performance in the challenging climates of northern CA.
Characteristics:
Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
Indeterminate
2-4 oz
75 days
10 seeds
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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Pink Champagne Tomato, Organic
$3.50
$3.55
High Mowing Seeds - Pink Champagne Tomato from High Mowing Gorgeous deep pink fruit on manageable plants with big tomato flavor.
Plants are productive and less vining than other cherries, making for efficient harvest and management. Packs the flavor of a large tomato in a small size. Fruit is especially attractive when the strongly attached calyx is left on, a true standout on a market table due to its specialty appeal.
Indeterminate
Full flavored
.7 oz sized fruits
Open-Pollinated
10 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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Powers Heirloom Tomato, 1900's Heirloom
$3.75
$4.25
New for 2025 - The Seed Savers Exchange -Seed Savers Exchange member Bruce McAllister of Freedom, Indiana first offered this seed in the 1990 yearbook. His seed originated in Scott County, Virginia over 100 years ago.
Characteristics:
Yellow tomatoes - 3-8oz fruits
35 Seeds
Heirloom
Well-balanced, sweet flavor
80 days from transplant
Indeterminate
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.
Start Indoors: 6 weeks before the last frost
Germination: 7-14 days
Plant Outdoors: 24-36" apart
Support: cage, stake, or trellis
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Prairie Fire, Organic, Container Tomato
$3.55
$4.49
Renee's Garden - Prairie Fire offers delicious, barrel-shaped little 3 inch fruits that ripen up deep orange-red with pretty golden stripes. Plants are covered with fruits early, and you’ll really look forward to picking them off the vines because popping these sweet treats in your mouth is like eating candy from the garden! Semi-determinate Prairie Fire vines grow to just 3 feet tall and are perfect to grow in containers for summer enjoyment on your patio, deck or in any sunny location.
Characteristics:
Organic
Golden-orange color
Container friendly
Instructions - In early spring, start indoors about 6 to 8 weeks before outdoor night temperatures are reliably 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 indeterminate climbers 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 fully ripe and don’t store in the refrigerator.
Sow seeds indoors from February-March
7-14 days to germinate
Transplant outdoors in full sun from May-June
Mature height: 5-7 feet
80 days to harvest
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