Tomato

Organic Principe Borghese Tomato heirloom open-pollinated seeds

Principe Borghese Tomato, Determinate, Organic from $3.50 $3.95

If you are looking for a determiniate tomato that is flavorful and verstaile, Principe Borghese Tomato is a good candidate. It has smaller compact plants that will need staking becasue of the vast amount of 1-2 ounce plum tomatoes it will produce. We source this from various places and try to show whats available as we strive for organic when available. Characteristics: Fruits grow to 1-2 ounces Red, plum-shaped fruits Well suited for drying Fruit ripens over a 2 week period Bushy plants need support due to the heavy yields Determinate - Fruit ripens over a 2 week period 70-75 days from transplant Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep 4-6 weeks before the last frost. 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 apart 24-36" Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

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Prudens Purple Tomato, Heirloom, organic $3.50

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" Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Organic Red Fig Tomato 1850 Heirloom Open Pollinated Seeds

Red Fig Tomato, 1850 Heirloom, organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Noted in America as early as 1850 by the David Landreth seed house of Philadelphia. Heavy yields of 1½" pear-shaped fruits that are great for fresh eating. Used as a substitute for figs years ago by gardeners who would pack away crates of dried tomatoes for winter use. Indeterminate, 85 days from transplant. Characteristics: Organic Fig-shaped fruits grow to 1½ inches Very productive Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 85 days from transplant 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

Red Mortgage Lifter or Mortgage Lifter VFN Tomato Heirloom, Organic $3.50 $3.75

Red Mortgage Lifter - This tomato is an improved tomato of Radiator Charlie’s Mortgage Lifter. The fruits ripen mostly red versus pink to red, more disease resistant, but not quite as large as the original Mortgage Lifter. These fruits top out around 12-14 ounces. It is highly productive and bears until frost. Organic & Open-Pollinated Indeterminate 12-14 oz fruit 83 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

Organic Red Zebra Tomato Open Pollinated Seeds

Red Zebra Tomato, organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - A natural cross between Tom Wagner’s Green Zebra and an unknown parent. Discovered by Jeff Dawson in his California fields and listed in the 2003 SSE Yearbook. Gorgeous 2½" round fruits are blood-red overlaid with jagged carrot-orange stripes. Top-quality uniform strain, very productive. Slightly tart flavor. Indeterminate, 75-80 days from transplant. ±9,400 seeds/oz. Characteristics: Organic Bright red skin with jagged orange stripes Round fruits grow to 2½ inches Slightly tart 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

Redfield Beauty Tomato, 1889 Heirloom, Organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Historic variety introduced circa 1889 by H.G. Hastings & Co. of Interlachen, Florida. Flattened pink 3" fruits with excellent full flavor. Vigorous, very productive plants. Indeterminate, 80 days from transplant. Characteristics: Organic Flattened pink-red fruits grow to 3-4 ounces Excellent full flavor Vigorous and productive plants Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 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

Organic Riesentraube Tomato Heirloom Open Pollianted Seeds

Riesentraube Tomato, organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Originally from Germany. The name translates as “giant bunches of grapes.” Introduced commercially in the U.S. in 1994 by Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. High-yielding plants. Tasty 1" fruits are borne on large sprays and shaped like beaked plums. Indeterminate, 80 days from transplant. ±19,800 seeds/oz. Characteristics: Organic Tasty fruits grow to 1 inch Fruits are borne on large sprays and shaped like beaked plums Very productive Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 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

Roma VF Tomato Seeds, 1950's origin, Organic

Roma VF Tomato, 1950's origin, Organic $3.25 $3.75

Roma VF Tomato has been a wonderful addition to gardeners due to its high resistance of fusarium wilt. It is flavorful and production. It is an open-pollinated and organic variety like to offer. It was developed in the 1950's and released in 1963 for the agricultural and gardening industries. Characteristics: Organic Fusarium Wilt Resistance Determinate (great for short seasons) Popular for canning 75 days from transplant .09 grams or ~40 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

Rose de Berne Tomato, organic $3.25 $3.55

Beautiful rose-pink Swiss heirloom with big flavor and crack resistance. High Mowing Organic Seeds - A chart-topper in our taste tests, the medium-sized fruits, with soft yet durable skin, have an even balance of acidity and sweetness that is perfect for a sandwich or in a quick tomato sauce. Earlier to ripen than other larger variety and a consistent producer well into the season. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Indeterminate Resists cracking 4-8 oz 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" Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Organic Rosso Sicilian Tomato Heirloom Open Pollinated Seeds

Rosso Sicilian Tomato, Heirloom, organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Russo Sicilian Togetta) Introduced to SSE by Ann Fuller of Indiana. She received the seed from a man who brought it to the U.S. in 1987 from Sicily where his family had grown in many years. Anne said its slices look like red-petaled flowers (Rosso means “red”). Striking crayfish red costoluta (ribbed) fruits weigh up to 6 ounces. Firm pithy flesh is perfect for making tomato sauce or paste. Thin skin bruises easily. Determinate. 70-90 days from transplant. Characteristics: Organic Bright red ribbed fruits weigh up to 6 ounces Firm flesh is perfect for making tomato sauce or paste Thin skin bruises easily Determinate - Fruit ripens over a 2 week period 70-90 days from transplant 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

Rutgers Tomato, Organic $3.50

Developed for the canning industry; hearty tomato flavor and meaty texture. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Bright red fruit with a small seed cavity and good color throughout, good for slicing or canning. Widely adapted and crack resistant. Developed in 1934 by Rutgers University in cooperation with Campbell's Soup for the New Jersey canning industry. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Indeterminate Resists cracking 6-8 oz Good disease resistance 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" Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Organic Salvaterra's Select Tomato Heirloom Open Pollinated Seeds

Salvaterra's Select Tomato, Heirloom, Organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Winner of our 2017 Tomato Tasting - Paste/ Sauce division. The great meaty texture is paired with a tangy, sweet flavor that makes it an ideal sauce tomato. Fruits measure 2½-3¾". At Seed Savers Exchange (zone 4B), it was a bit later maturing but had above-average productivity. Grown by Charles Salvaterra since the early 1980s, this heirloom tomato has been shared within the Hazleton, Pennsylvania community since the 1950s. Indeterminate, 70-80 days from transplant. Characteristics: Organic 70-80 days from transplant From the Collection Variety 2018 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 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

San Marzano Tomato, pre 1700's Heirloom, organic

San Marzano Tomato, pre 1700's Heirloom, organic $3.50 $4.00

San Marzano Tomato - This is the most sought often sauce tomato around the world. Its intense flavor and bountiful production of fruit makes it popular for home gardeners and chefs alike. We source seeds from High Mowing Organics, Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, and The Living Seed Company - all based on availability. Organic Bright red fruits grow to 8-12 ounces Fruits vary in shape from oxheart to plum Juicy and meaty flesh Excellent for sauce or fresh eating Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 80-90 days from transplant ~At least 20 Seeds, sometimes 35 or more 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

Sebastopol Tomato, 1900's Heirloom, organic $3.75 $4.00

The Living Seed Company - Originated from an elderly woman from Sebastopol, CA, who grew these for 70 years. Big indeterminate, regular leaf, vigorous tomato plants that produce large 3/4" red cherry tomatoes. They are sweet tasting, with a spark of tart flavors. Delicious! The Sebastopol is suited for cooler coastal regions, short season gardens and areas with foggy summer climates. A wonderful salad tomato. Large Red Cherry Tomatoes Rare tomato to find Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 64-70 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

Organic Sheboygan Tomato Heirloom Open Pollinated Seeds

Sheboygan Tomato, 1900's Heirloom $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Introduced into the 1998 Yearbook by SSE member Jeff Nekola. Grown since the early 1900s by Lithuanian immigrants in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Pink paste-type 4-6 ounce fruits. Excellent flavor. Heavy yields, great for canning. Indeterminate, 80 days from transplant. Characteristics: Organic Pink paste tomatoes grow to 4-6 ounces Excellent flavor Very productive Great for canning Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 80 days from transplant 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

Siberian Tomato, Organic $3.75

The Seed Savers Exchange -Introduced through SSE in 1984 by Will Bonsall, originally from the Lowden Collection. Dwarf sprawling plants with very early fruit set. Egg-shaped 2-3" fruits with good strong flavor. Not the same as Siberia, which is inferior in all respects. Determinate, 57-60 days from transplant. Characteristics: Organic Egg-shaped fruits grow to 2-3 inches Rich, strong flavor Determinate - Fruit ripens over a 2 week period 57-60 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

Organic Silvery Fir Tree Tomato Open Pollianted Seeds

Silvery Fir Tree Tomato, Organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Traditional Russian variety with distinctive carrot-like silvery-gray foliage on compact 24" plants. Heavy crops of round, slightly flattened 3-3½" red fruits. The unique decorative variety is a real eye-catcher. Does well in hanging baskets or on patios. Introduced by Seed Savers Exchange in 1995. Determinate, 60 days from transplant. Characteristics: Organic Flattened red fruits grow to 3-4 inches Carrot-like, silvery-gray foliage Compact 24" plants Does well in hanging baskets Determinate - Fruit ripens over a 2 week period 60 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

Speckled Roman Tomato, organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Developed by SSE member John Swenson as a result of a stabilized cross of Antique Roman and Banana Legs, and introduced into the 1999 Yearbook. Gorgeous 5" long fruits with jagged orange and yellow stripes. Meaty flesh with few seeds. Great tomato taste, ideal for processing and fresh eating. Very productive. Indeterminate, 85 days from transplant. Characteristics: Organic Red fruits with orange and yellow stripes Meaty flesh with very few seeds Great tomato taste Ideal for processing and fresh eating Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 85 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

Starlight Grape Tomato, Organic $3.50

Slender yellow grape tomatoes simply glow in clamshell containers. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Slightly later to mature than the rest of Galaxy Suite collection, but worth the wait for these special yellow morsels that will continue to ripen until frost and hold well through storage and transport. Plants are prolific and require diligent trellising. Exceptional flavor and a unique shape you won't find anywhere else, Starlight was the first Galaxy Suite tomato that won us over. Part of High Mowing's exclusive Galaxy Suite tomato collection bred by Phillip Griffiths of Cornell University. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated High Mowing Organic Seeds Exclusive Indeterminate BR .25 oz 70 days 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

Organic Stupice Tomato Open Pollinated Seeds

Stupice Tomato, Organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - One of four tomato varieties sent to the U.S. from former Czechoslovakia by Milan Sodomka. Compact plants with potato leaf foliage loaded with clusters of 2" fruits. Quite early, great flavor. Heavy yields all season. Produces well in northern climates. Indeterminate, 55-70 days from transplant. Characteristics: Organic Clusters of 2" red fruit Early maturing and productive variety Potato leaf foliage Produces well in northern climates Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 55-70 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

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