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Purple Russian

(AKA Ukrainian Purple) Original stock of this variety came from Irma Henkel in the Ukraine. Meaty, plum-shaped, 6 oz. fruits are 3 to 4″ long. Tomatoes are sweet and flavorful making them a good choice for eating fresh, salsa and sauces. High yielding plants produce purplish-black, smooth skinned fruits that are crack resistant.

  • Plant in full sun after danger of frost
  • Plant 24 to 36 inches apart
  • Matures 80 days from transplant
  • Indeterminate
  • Fruits all seasons
  • Will need support

Purple Bumble Bee

Open Pollinated. Early maturing plant produces high yields of 1 to 2 oz purplish-red cherry tomatoes with green stripes. They are very sweet and flavorful. Perfect for salads, garnishes, or culinary creations.

  • Plant in full sun after danger of frost
  • Plant 24 to 36 inches apart
  • Matures 70 days from transplant
  • Indeterminate
  • Fruits all seasons
  • Will need support

Paul Robenson

A Russian heirloom that continues to be a favorite in taste test competitions. Brick red, 8 to 12 ounce fruits have dark green shoulders and red flesh. Flavor is exceptional with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity. Named in honor of Paul Robeson, the famous opera singer and civil rights activist.

  • Plant in full sun after danger of frost
  • Plant 24 to 36 inches apart
  • Matures 80-90 days from transplant
  • Indeterminate
  • Fruits all seasons
  • Will need support

Orange Roussollini

According to MIGardener This tomato is the sweetest tomato they have tasted. All the way from Italy, a family heirloom. Grows in a very lush bushy plant, with heavy yields per plant!

  • Plant in full sun after danger of frost
  • Plant 24 to 36 inches apart
  • Matures 65 days from transplant
  • Indeterminate
  • Fruits all seasons
  • Will need support

Abe Lincoln

The Abe Lincoln Tomato is a popular heirloom variety with very good disease resistance that has been a farm favorite since the 1920’s! This tomato variety produces bright red, perfectly round and medium-sized 12 oz. tomatoes in clusters up to 9.

  • Plant in full sun after danger of frost
  • Plant 24 to 36 inches apart
  • Matures 80 days from transplant
  • Indeterminate
  • Fruits all seasons
  • Will need support

Brandywine RED

Pennsylvania Amish heirloom dating to 1885. Regular leaves and delicious, scarlet-red fruit.

  • Plant in full sun after danger of frost
  • Plant 24 to 36 inches apart
  • Matures 80 days from transplant
  • Indeterminate
  • Fruits all seasons
  • Will need support

BLACK VERNISSAGE

Good for fresh eating, salads, drying or making sauces. Deep mahogany, striped with green. Rich in flavor, especially tasty in sauces.

  • Plant in full sun after danger of frost
  • Plant 24 to 36 inches apart
  • Matures 65-75 days from transplant
  • Indeterminate
  • Fruits all seasons
  • Will need support

Hillbilly

Absolutely gorgeous bicolor beefsteak tomato, great for slicing. Beautiful yellow 1 pound fruits are streaked with red on the blossom end. Sweet and juicy. Heavy producer. 

  • Plant in full sun after danger of frost
  • Plant 24 to 36 inches apart
  • Matures 85 days from transplant
  • Indeterminate
  • Fruits all seasons
  • Will need support

Cherokee Purple

An old Cherokee Indian heirloom, pre-1890 variety; beautiful, deep, dusky purple-pink color, superb sweet flavor, and very-large-sized fruit about 12 OZ. Real old-time tomato flavor. 

  • Plant in full sun after danger of frost
  • Plant 24 to 36 inches apart
  • Matures 80 days from transplant
  • Indeterminate
  • Fruits all seasons
  • Will need support

DR. Wyche’s Yellow

This heirloom was introduced to Seed Savers Exchange by the late Dr. John Wyche, who at one time owned the Cole Brothers Circus and used the manure of elephants to fertilize his heritage gardens. The 1 lb fruit is solid and smooth; the color is a glowing tangerine-orange that always stands out in the kitchen or on the vine.  It has a smooth texture and tropical, sweet taste. Heavy yields.

  • Plant in full sun after danger of frost
  • Plant 24 to 36 inches apart
  • Matures 80 days from transplant
  • Indeterminate
  • Fruits all seasons
  • Will need support