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<p><strong>Amerikanskiy Sladkiy- </strong>Very rare! This Russian variety’s name means “ American Sugared” as it produces very sweet 2-3 oz. clusters of fruit.  Bright pink color and smooth skin: very attractive.  Early producing.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Ananas Noire (or Black Pineapple</strong>)-  This heirloom comes to us from Belgium where it is loved for its superb flavor that is both sweet and smoky, with a hint of citrus.  The multi-colored fruits are an unusual green, yellow and purple.  The flesh is bright green with deep red streaks.  They are beautiful and unique- outstanding in every way!  This variety has one of the largest yields of all tomatoes and fruits weigh in at 1.5 lbs.  An award winner in 2005. Late season.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Anna’s Russian- </strong>This luscious heirloom was reported to have been brought to Oregon by a Russian immigrant generations ago. Pinkish-red, Ox-heart shaped fruits are large.  Early and juicy with outstanding flavor.  Avg. 1 lb on hardy vines. Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Aunt Ruby’s German Green</strong>-  Winner of the 2003 Heirloom Garden Show’s taste test! Green beefsteak with a deliciously strong, sweet, fruity flavor that is enhanced by a spicy undertone.  Globe shaped fruits are smooth skinned, 12-16 oz. fruits with light green skins with a hint of yellow at maturity.  Flesh is neon- green blushed with pink meat. Very flavorful.  Makes an interesting juice. Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Azoychka Russian</strong>- The first variety imported from Russia and still a favorite.  An old beefsteak-type, weighing about 10 oz..  beautiful glowing lemon- yellow fruits with flavor that is unusual and best described as citrusy.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Belize</strong><strong> Pink Heart- </strong>An early variety from Belize, Central America.  Heart-shaped, juicy, medium-large, burgundy pink fruit with flesh that is very tender and sweet.  Such a delicious treat!  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Bi-Color Cherry- </strong>So yummy tasting- incredibly sweet and fruity!  Flavorful and very juicy and early producing! 1 oz. beautiful yellow and pink blushed bi-color.  Vines are quite productive.  A great variety of cherry tomato for the grower who loves flavor and beauty.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Black From Tula</strong>- A robust Russian heirloom and the largest of the dramatic black tomatoes. Some seed savers say this is the best tasting of all the dark tomatoes and we agree!  Dark greenish-black shoulders on dark brownish-red, slightly flattened fruits that grow 3-5” in diameter. Full flavored, chocolate brown flesh with a green gel is , sweet, rich and spicy.  Performs well in dry conditions.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Black Giant- </strong>A perfect blend of acid and sugar make this big, purple-black fruit a favorite of seed collectors who rave about its fantastic flavor!  The dark, globe fruits weigh 6-14 oz. and grow on highly productive vines that start bearing early in the season.  A truly wonderful taste- highly delicious!!! Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Black Krim- </strong>A most unusual novelty from the Ukraine and a favorite of many fine chefs. This is one of the best.   Fruits are dark, deep reddish-brown (almost shiny black) with heavy green shoulders.  Interior is a deep reddish green color. Very richly flavored and sweet, with just a hint of saltiness. It is very juicy. Matures extremely early.  Very heavy producer.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Black Plum- </strong>A very prolific Russian heirloom, whose brownish-gray fruits are so sweet and meaty that some prefer it to Roma for making sauces.  Also excellent in salads or for drying. Oval fruits avg. 2-4 oz., and turn a deep mahogany-brown color at maturity. One of the best yielders.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Black Prince</strong>- Another genuine Russian treasure! This one is from Irkutsk, Siberia.  Small to medium sized, oval shaped fruits are very juicy and ripen to a beautiful, deep garnet- chocolate color and the flavor is as sweet, deep and rich as the color.  Fruits about 2” in diameter, are uniform and blemish-free.  The green flesh contrasts appealingly with their exotic skins, which are similar in color to Black Krim.  An excellent salad tomato. Plants produce a large, early crop.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Black Sea</strong><strong> Man</strong>- A hardy Russian heirloom that looks odd but tastes delicious!  Rich, tangy tomato flavor in medium sized 4-8 oz. fruits with brown-black skins and pink shoulders.  Fruits are slightly plum-shaped and grow on short, potato leafed plants.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Box Car Willie- </strong>This old timer is destined to become your main crop variety.  Prolific yields of smooth, reddish-orange fruits avg. 10-16 oz.  An old fashioned flavor you will remember from childhood.  These high-yielding, multi-use tomatoes will last throughout the season and are ideal for canning, freezing or for home cooked meals.  Crack free and disease resistant.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Brandywine</strong>- An Amish heirloom that dates back to 1885.  The benchmark for old fashioned tomato flavor.  Plants look like potato vines with good yields of extra-large (up to 1.5 lbs.), firm, clear-skinned, light rosy-pink fruits.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Cherokee Purple</strong>- A pre- 1890 Tennessee heirloom of Cherokee Indian origin.  A reliable producer of unusual, deep, dusky pink-purple fruits that can appear brown in color and avg. 8-12 oz. Try this one for real old time flavor. Tolerant of mild drought, resists cracking and disease. One of our best sellers.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Chocolate Stripes- </strong>We have a limited supply of this truly unique and fantastic tomato!  The dark chocolate-maroon fruits have deep green stripes! They are large and really big on flavor, being very earthy with a lot of sweetness.  A big, beautiful tomato that promises to amaze.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Crnkovic Yugoslavian- </strong>This variety was brought to the USA by Yasha Crnkovic of former Yugoslavia. Gardeners rave about its rich-tasting fruit that can grow to over 1 lb. This big, pink tomato can produce all summer long and into the fall with large yields.  Fruit are fairly smooth and very attractive.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Cuore De Toro (Bull’s Heart)- </strong>This Italian heirloom is a huge Oxheart type, weighing in at a gigantic 2 lbs. or more!  Abundant 4” fruits on vigorous plants are a colorful pinkish-red with a wonderful sweet flavor.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Deppe’s Pink Firefly- </strong>Quite rare! A historical Kentucky heirloom that dates back to 1890 in a town called Glasgow. Named for the fruits iridescence that can sparkle in the light , reminiscent of fireflies on a summer night and the Deppe family who preserved the seed. 1 lb. fruit are deep pink, creamy and full-flavored, sweet and tangy.  Vigorous, potato leafed vine produce well.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Dutchman- </strong>Introduced by the legendary Merlin W. Gleckler, one of the first rare seed dealers. Their 1958 seed catalog stated “ Here is an extremely old , large fruited, pink-skinned tomato. It is practically extinct as far as securing seed, In fact, it is doubtful if seed has ever been sold by any seedsmen. Only by handing down by generations of one family has this tomato existed.” Very sweet and very large- up to 3 lbs or more!  Late season. Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Evergreen- </strong>This is one of the best tomatoes that we know of that’s green when ripe.  Mild, delicious flavor and medium to large size make these solid, beefsteak fruits good for slicing and very enjoyable to eat.  Indeterminate<strong>.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Fox Cherry- </strong>The best cherry tomato we have ever tasted!  Tall vines bear large, red-cherry tomatoes.  Rich in flavor and prolific producers!  Great for eating right in the garden. 2-4’ vines which are very reliable- even in years when everything else struggles this plant does well.. 1” fruits.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Garden Peach</strong>- Introduced to the American garden in 1862.</p>
<p>Flavor is light, clean and a little bit fruit-like.  Memorably sweet with a bit of tartness.  Pale yellow 3-5 oz. fruits have a pink blush and soft, peachy skin.  Delicious eaten fresh.  One of our favorites for eating in the field!  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>German Head- </strong>An old-time favorite with large, red, beefsteak -shaped, dark pink fruits.  Very fine flavored, large yields and crack free!  Avg. size 1-2 lbs.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>German Johnson Pink</strong>- One of the highest rated pink tomatoes for flavor and yield- this long time favorite grows on vigorous potato leafed vines.  Incredibly sweet flavor is like eating watermelon with a bit of acidic flavor mixed in. Meaty, rough 12-24 oz. fruits with pink skins and yellow shoulders.  Low in acid.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>German Lunchbox- </strong>A very rare and hard to find sugar sweet variety brought to the US by a German family when they immigrated here.  The fruit are the size of a small egg, vibrant pink and sweet, sweet, sweet.  Perfectly sized for salads and putting in lunchboxes- super fresh eating!  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>German Red Strawberry- </strong>This German heirloom is the quintessential sandwich tomato. Big, flavorful, 1 lb., tomatoes are loaded with rich sweet flavor and are shaped like giant strawberries.  Solid meat has few seeds and little juice but big flavor that is on the acid side. One of our all time favorites! Also good for canning. Large yields.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Giant Belgium</strong>- Huge, sweet fruits avg. 1-2 lbs and up to 5 lbs!  Dark pink fruits have smooth blossom ends and a low-acid, mild flavor.  These tomatoes are so sweet that some growers use them to make wine. Solid meat.  Indeterminate. (Also see: Mortgage Lifter and Yellow Giant Belgium)</p>
<p><strong>Gold Medal- </strong>From the late, legendary seed collector Ben Quisenberry, these 1 lb., low acid fruits are one of the most beautiful bi-color tomatoes on the market.  Great for fresh eating the fruit is yellow with a rosy red blushing that radiates from the blossom end.  The firm flesh is of superior quality, being sweet and mild. Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Green Sausage<em>- </em></strong>The latest “must have” heirloom. A banana shaped paste tomato that is lime green and yellow striped when ripe! The flavor is rich and tangy. Awesome mixed with orange, yellow and red- striped varieties. Short, bushy plants produce in abundance. Determinate.</p>
<p><strong>Green Zebra</strong>- This is one of the most unusual varieties you will ever grow!  Fully ripened fruits are chartreuse with deep lime green stripes.  Round, smallish 2-4 oz. fruits have excellent “real tomato flavor” with a sharp bite to it.  A favorite tomato of many chefs. A Beautiful addition to a salad or sliced tomato plate. Vigorous plants.  Determinate.</p>
<p><strong>Henderson</strong><strong>’s Crimson Cushion- </strong>This is probably the tomato that made “Beefsteak” type tomatoes famous.  “ The Crimson Scarlet Brother of Ponderosa” is huge sized with delicious, rich flesh.  Said to have been introduced in 1892 by Peter Henderson.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Hillbilly- </strong>This heirloom hails from the hills of West Virginia where they know a superb tomato! Often mentioned in books and magazines these huge sweet, mild flavored beefsteak-type fruits weigh 1-2 lbs. each and are colored a most unusual orange-yellow, streaked in shades of pink and red.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Italian Giant Beefsteak- </strong>This blockbuster of a beefsteak was brought over form Italy more than 80 years ago and still rules the garden for sheer size, with some fruits growing larger than two fists.  Meaty and delicious, deep , red flattened fruits. Impressive yields, Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Japanese Black Trifele</strong>- As delicious as it is unique- heavy producer of Bartlett pear-shaped fruits with flavor that is absolutely sublime, having all the richness of fine chocolate. Free of blemishes and cracks and range in color from black to dark gray blushed with magenta. Picture perfect 3-5 oz. fruits look stunning when sliced.  An excellent canner as it holds its flavor and color well. One of the heaviest producers. Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Jaune Flammee- </strong>This heirloom from France is a gorgeous study in contrasts with bright orange skin surrounding reddish flesh that is a rare find in heirloom tomatoes.  Fruits are slightly larger that cherry varieties, about 2-3 oz. with thick walls that remain tender and flavorful.  Sweet with fruity overtones, high-yielding and especially valued as a salad tomato for its beautiful appearance.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Kentucky</strong><strong> beefsteak- </strong>An enormous, luminescent orange beefsteak from the “Bluegrass State”.  The flavor is superbly sweet, mild and fruity.  Can grow up to 2 lbs.  A frequent request from our return customers.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Koralik- </strong>This Russian 1” cherry tomato is a very early variety.  Great for small gardens, one plant yields enormous amounts of bright red, sweet and flavorful fruit.  Determinate.</p>
<p><strong>Lillian’s Yellow Heirloom</strong>- A local heirloom from Manchester, Tennessee.  Magnificent, clear-yellow, globe-shaped fruits of the beefsteak variety, weighing up to 16 oz. each.  Mild flesh is so rich in flavor it actually has a creamy taste. Considered one of the finest yellow tomatoes.  Vigorous plants with heavy yields.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Lumpy Red- </strong>This rare variety from Clay City, Kentucky dates back to the early 1900s.  Named for its fruit that is rather lumpy in appearance, being ribbed and ruffled.  These are popular for their strong, old-fashioned flavor and large size.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Malakhitovaya Shkatulka</strong>-  From the Svetlana farm in Russia! The translated name means “Malachite box” named after the lovely green boxes that made from this mineral that comes from the Ural Mountains. This is an early, light-to-olive-green , medium sized tomato that has a succulent bright green flesh that is very flavorful and tasty.  Makes a unique green ketchup.  Does well in Northern climates- tested in Siberia!  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Marmande- </strong>An old French variety popular throughout Europe. Lightly ribbed fruit have the full rich flavor that Europeans love.  Medium-large sized fruit produce well even in cool weather.  Early producer.  Determinate.</p>
<p><strong>Marvel Striped- </strong>Originally from the Zapotec people of Mexico, this sweet, juicy and attractive tomato has very few seeds.  Large, up to one pound, pleated orange and yellow fruits with red, splashy stripes.  Gorgeous in salads.  One of our favorites! Excellent slicing and fresh eating.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Missouri</strong><strong> Pink Love Apple- </strong>Grown since the Civil War by the Barnes family.  Big, pink fruit are very rich-tasting and certainly a favorite among pink tomato lovers.  A potato- leafed variety once grown as an ornamental.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Morado- </strong>This very rare, great tasting, black tomato produces 1 lb. fruit that are dark purplish-pink in color with green shoulders.  The plants have excellent production and fruit is crack resistant.  Mid- Late season producer which is uncommon for a black tomato.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Old German</strong>- An heirloom originally grown by the Mennonite community of Virginia.  One of the best ever varieties for slicing.  Huge fruits weigh 1.5-2 lbs. each with an unusual boat shape.   A frequent customer request. Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Omar’s Lebanese</strong>- Monster tomatoes, up to 3-4 lbs., from a Lebanese hill town. Luscious and incredible! One of the largest tomatoes you can grow. Taste tempting pink fruits are huge, meaty and somewhat irregular- rich, sweet and juicy.  This variety has already become a favorite of Amercian tomato aficionados because of its excellent yield and superb flavor.  Harvest a prize winning crop of huge, highly productive, 5” monsters! Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Opalka</strong>- A favorite among paste tomatoes, these fruits are far richer and more flavorful than most.  A long pepper shaped type with fruits that grow 4-6” long in clustered groups of 2 to 5.  So sweet and refreshing, it can be eaten straight off the vine but it is highly prized for sauces and canning.  Late producer.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Orange Fleshed Purple Smudge- </strong>A most unique tomato that is very hard to come by! This stunning fruit is a vibrant , tangerine- orange with shocking purple splashed in various amounts over its upper half.  This is one of the few domestic tomatoes that has true purple pigment . Nice, sweet, mild and fruit-like taste that makes them good for snacking and cooking. Fruits weigh 4- 10 oz. and are produced in abundance. Gets more purple as season progresses.  Very limited supply.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Orange Strawberry- </strong>This is a large, beautiful orange ox heart-type fruit that is shaped like a strawberry though much bigger.  The color is a very intense and deeply colored orange both inside and out.  Flavor is also outstanding, exceptionally rich and sweet with just the right amount of acid.  Excellent yields.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Pantano Romanesco- </strong>A very rare Roman heirloom sent by the Barbetti Family of Italy.  This deep red large tomato has a flesh that is very rich, flavorful and juicy. Absolutely delicious fresh eating.  Early to mid-season.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Paul Robeson- </strong>This famous Russian tomato has almost a cult following among seed collectors and tomato connoisseurs, who simply cannot get enough of this variety’s amazing flavor that is so distinctive, sweet and smoky.  A late producer of 7-10 oz. fruits that are black-brick colored.  Paul Robeson was a Russian Equal Rights Advocate and this variety was named in his honor. Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Pearly Pink- </strong>Crisp, incredible flavorful cherry tomatoes that are perfect for snacking. Vines produce very well.  One of the prettiest tomatoes. MMMMM… so good!  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Persimmon- </strong>An all time favorite of heirloom growers because of their superior flavor and sweetness. Beautiful 1-2 lb. persimmon-colored fruits are smooth and of very high quality. Believed to date back to early 1800s.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Pineapple- </strong>One of the most beautiful of all tomatoes, the yellow fruit has red marbling through the flesh.  The flavor is very sweet and fruity. We have had lots of requests for this tomato  in the past.  Good yields of very large, beef-steak type fruit- up to 2 lbs!  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Polish Linguisa- </strong>Considered one of the world’s finest sauce tomatoes. This variety is loaded with vitamins, fiber and potassium.  A 19<sup>th</sup> Century heirloom with vigorous plants that set more fruit than most.  Flesh is soft and very sweet.  Fruits are large, 7 to 10 oz. and Roma- shaped. Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Ponderosa Red- </strong>This old-time favorite is an extra large, beefsteak type with mild flavor.  Almost seedless, with low acid, solid, meaty, deep red flesh.  Vigorous vines produce heavily.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Principe</strong><strong> Borghese</strong>-An Italian heirloom that is famous for sun drying. A rich tomato taste that is wonderful for sauces and specialty products. Plum-shaped fruits are unusually meaty with very little juice and few seeds. Delicious on gourmet pizza. Small, very prolific plants bear yield after yield.  Determinate.</p>
<p><strong>Purple Russian- </strong>This Ukraine variety is at the top of its class for flavor.  One of the very best varieties for salsa, fresh eating and preserving. The delicious fruits are purplish, egg-shaped, smooth and perfect. No blemishes. Very productive with fruit weighing about 6 oz. Introduced to the USA in 1980.  early producer. Indet.</p>
<p><strong>Red Currant- </strong>A different plant species than garden tomatoes (Lycospericon pimpinfolium). Pea-sized fruits possess a crunchy, fruity flavor ideal for salads and snacking.  Vigorous vines with 15-20 fruits per cluster.  Loads of flowers put on a big show in late June. Early producer.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Red Pear- </strong>One of the rarest of the heirloom varieties! Hardy, medium sized plants yield plenty of small, red, pear-shaped fruits with very few seeds.  Perfect for salads, sauces or pickles.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Red Star- </strong>Like nothing you have ever seen before! Technically a cherry-type but ruffled, 6-lobed fruits resemble Turk’s turbans, producing a unique star shape when sliced. This sturdy grower is also a long keeper, yielding bright red, thin skinned, 1” fruits that are just as tasty fresh or dried.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Red Zebra- </strong>One of the best looking and best tasting of the striped tomatoes anywhere!  Fruits are dark red inside and brighter fire-engine red outside with skins streaked by dramatic, golden stripes. Gorgeous addition to salads or mixed tomato plates. Juicy and flavorful with large crops of 3” fruits on strong, productive plants.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Riesentrabe- </strong>“ Giant Bunch of Grapes” This old German heirloom was first offered in Philadelphia in the mid- 1800s. This is likely the most popular small tomato with seed collectors as many favor the rich, full tomato flavor that is missing in today’s cherry types. Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Rose- </strong>Rivals Brandywine for taste! Originated in an Amish community of Pennsylvania.  Rated #1 in 2006 national taste test. Deep pink color, up to 1 lb, meaty and very flavorful.  Good yields.  A customer favorite! Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Rose De Berne- </strong>Lovely variety from historic Switzerland! Vines set nicely-shaped 4 to 8 oz. fruit that are rose-pink color and have an excellent sweet flavor. A big hit with specialty growers.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Rutgers- </strong>A fine new jersey heirloom, this one is tops for canning. Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>San Marzano- </strong>Considered by many to be the world’s best sauce tomato.  This Italian treasure has superb flavor in slightly rectangular-shaped fruits, 3.5” by 1.5” that are bright red and hang in clusters. Holds well on the vine and in storage. Extra-high solid content is perfect for canning. High Yields. Indetermin.</p>
<p><strong>Sara Black- </strong>A German heirloom that was not introduced to the USA until 1990s this variety is now considered to be among the  best testing tomatoes.  Attractive purplish-brown fruit  with dark streaks in the flesh have a very rich flavor that is both sweet and spicy with a hint of earthy over-tones that make the flavor so good.  Early producing. large in size and crack resistant.</p>
<p><strong>Siberian- </strong>Capable of setting fruit at 38 degrees F on sturdy, dark green plants.  The fruits are bright red, avg. 3-5 oz. and bunch together in clusters of 30 or more.  Extremely early.  Good fresh eating.  Great choice for the early-start Michigan gardener!  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Skorospelka- </strong>A very rare heirloom from Russia.  Early to mature, red tomatoes with boxy shoulders.  Produces clusters of</p>
<p>6-8 tomatoes on stocky plants.  Delicious flavor. Determinate.</p>
<p><strong>Snowberry-</strong> This very sweet, little cherry is very popular in Europe but hard to find in the USA.  Light, creamy-yellow 1” “berries” have a nice mellow, fruity taste that makes them perfect to eat in fruit salads or right out of the garden.  Productive plants set very large yields.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Soldacki-</strong><strong> </strong>Poland sends us this heirloom variety memorable for its low acid and intensely sweet flavor.  Dark pink fruits, flattened shape, weigh about a pound and are packed with firm flesh inside thin skins.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>St. Pierre-</strong><strong> </strong>This beautiful French heirloom is very popular in Europe.  The tender fruits have a full, rich tomato flavor and are large in size: great for canning or fresh eating.  They are deep red and excellent producers, even in bad conditions.   Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Striped Cavern- </strong>Stunning , colorful red fruit have vibrant yellow stripes.  This variety has lobes, like a bell pepper, and thick walls making it perfect for stuffing.  Good sized fruit are fine flavored and sought after by gourmet restaurants.  Mid to late season.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Striped Roman- </strong>This tomato is a specialty growers dream and just what chefs look for! Stunning and unique, these long, pointed, red fruits have wavy orange stripes!  A perfect midsize beauty with brilliant color, meaty flesh and excellent flavor.  Mid to late season.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Stupice- </strong>A native of Czechoslovakia, where extreme earliness, tolerance to cold, superior flavor and high yields have earned it worldwide attention.  An astounding average of 87 fruits picked per plant!  Fruits are sugary sweet, weighing 1-2 oz.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Sub-Arctic Plenty-  “World’s Earliest Tomato” </strong>Grown in the 1940s by the US military to provide fresh tomatoes to their troops in Greenland.  Sets hundreds of small, 1-2”, red fruits with that tart, “real tomato flavor”.  Hardier than virtually any other variety and extremely early to mature. No need to stake.  Determinate.</p>
<p><strong>TC Jones- </strong>Rare! This lovely heirloom has been grown for 5 generations by the Jones family of Kentucky.  A yellow beefsteak, the 8-12 oz. fruit have exceptional flavor, becoming a favorite of those who have grown it.  The tall vines produce lots of these tasty golden beauties.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Thai Pink Egg- </strong>Delicious grape- tomato brought to us form Thailand- “The Land of Smiles!” This tomato is popular all over the kingdom. The brilliant pink, grape-shaped, 2oz. Fruits are perfect for fresh eating right out of the garden.  Good yields of uniform fruit.    Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Thai Red Turtle Egg- </strong>A tropical tomato imported from Thailand.  Small red egg-sized fruit have a fine flavor and are great fresh or cooked.  This is a very popular variety in the Orient. Loves hot and wet conditions.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Tomatiilo Verde- </strong>A staple in Mexican cuisine.  Deep green fruit, a standard, richly-flavored type.  Huge yields. Main ingredient in Salsa Verde.  Plants frequently re-seed themselves.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Tommy Toe- </strong>Heirloom from the Ozark Mountains!  Excellent salads or for juicing- small, ½ to 1” fruits are smooth, glossy red and delicious. Classic cherry variety.  Disease resistant. Reseeds itself!  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Tonadose des Conores-</strong> An endangered heirloom cherry tomato from France.  The very red fruit have an orange tinge inside and a long, lingering flavor.  Productive vines produce loads of these tiny jewels that seem to melt in your mouth.  Be sure to save some of the seeds.  Early . Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>True Black Brandywine- </strong>Brought to us from the Quaker’s of Pennsylvania, this extra large, great tasting variety is full of deep, sweet, earthy flavor.  Superior for salsa and cooking. Plants are vigorous, yield heavily and perform well in hot summers. See article about this tomato in 2006/07 winter issue of “The Heirloom Gardener” magazine.  Mid- Late season. Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Turkish Striped Monastery- </strong>This variety was collected from a monastery garden just outside of Istanbul,  Turkey.  Very recently introduced to the USA- be one of the first to grow it!  Small 2” fruit are beautifully striped red and gold.  One of the best flavored small striped tomatoes.  Good production all summer long.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Wapsipinicon Peach- </strong>This Iowa heirloom is named after the Wapsipinicon  River and is one of the best tomatoes you will ever try.  The taste is complex, with its spicy, sweet and very fruity flavor.  The fruit are small, around 2” and the skin is slightly fuzzy like a peach. Light, creamy-yellow, almost white fruit have superb taste and texture.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Watermelon Beefsteak- </strong>An heirloom from the 1800’s with good flavored fruits weighing 2 lbs. or more.  Pink skinned and very mild with purplish-red flesh and oblong shape.  Good slicer.   Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>White Currant- </strong>Likely the sweetest tomato you have ever tasted and the flavor is superb too!  The fruit are tiny and cream colored, with skins having a yellow tint.  The fruit grow in clusters and the yield is huge right up until frost.  Large vining plants produce early to mid season.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>White Potato Leaf- </strong>Make beautiful white tomato sauces for your gourmet dishes with these unusual, white to pale yellow-skinned, flavorful tomatoes.  Flattened, 4-5” fruits have a pleasingly acidic flavor.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>White Tomesol</strong>- An amazing heirloom that is bursting with fragrance and natural goodness that’s hard to beat.  Top rated in taste tests for sweetness and richness.  The cream colored fruits are beautiful, smooth and weigh about 8 oz. each.  The vines set heavy yields of this rare treasure that is sure to become a favorite of gourmet growers.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Yellow Pear- </strong>Vigorous vines produce high yields of 2”, yellow skinned, pear shaped fruits with few seeds.  Delicious fresh eating- a very healthy summer snack!  Sweet, sweet, sweet.  Indeterminate.</p>
<p><strong>Zapotec Pleated- </strong>From the Zapotec people of southern Mexico comes this rich and earthy tasting tomato.  Fruits are deeply pleated, pink to dark red, 6-8 oz.  Excellent stuffed and baked, as well as sliced. Indeterminate</p>
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