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CHERRY TOMATOES BHN-624 Hybrid A cross between a grape tomato and a cherry tomato with a sweet, rich flavor. Heavy yields of deep red colored fruit over a long period of time. Cherry Tomato Indeterminate, Maturity: 60 Days
BHN-968 Hybrid Healthy, compact plant with broad disease resistance and high yields of shiny red cherry fruit. Excellent flavor, with a better taste and texture than other determinates. Cherry Tomato Determinate, Maturity: 60 Days
Black Cherry Fruit is almost black in color, and its flavor is dynamic, sweet and robust. High yielding. Cherry Tomato Indeterminate, Maturity: 64 Days
Blush Yellow bicolor, elongated cherry tomato with red stripes that appear as blossom-end red marbling develops. Excellent sweet, fruity flavor. Cherry Tomato (Artisan Tomatoes™) Indeterminate, Maturity: 70 Days
Brown Berry An unusual variety with cherry type fruits with earthy, brown skin. Fruit is sweet and juicy. Cherry Tomato Indeterminate, Maturity: 70 Days
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Cherry Roma Produces bountiful sets of plum-shaped fruits with a flavor that is both sweet and spicy. A tasty treat when eaten fresh or dried to enjoy throughout the year. Cherry Tomato Indeterminate, Maturity: 75-80 Days Chocolate Cherry Uniform, round flavorful fruits in trusses of 8. Fruits don’t crack and hold stems very well. Great variety for the home gardener or packing into pints for market. Cherry Tomato Indeterminate, Maturity: 70 Days
Green Tiger Elongated green (when ripe) cherry tomato with darker green striping, creating a distinctive appearance. Bold, sweet and acidic flavor typical of green varieties. Cherry Tomato (Artisan Tomatoes™) Indeterminate, Maturity: 70 Days
Indigo Apple A cross between Indigo Rose and a red cherry tomato. The unripe green fruit will show lots of purple, but will eventually turn almost black. Excellent sweet flavor. Cherry Tomato (Indigo Series*) Indeterminate, Maturity: 70 - 75 Days
Indigo Blue Berries A stunning cherry tomato which ripens from amethyst purple to almost black, with a brick red bottom. Nice, pleasing flavor. Cherry Tomato (Indigo Series*) Indeterminate, Maturity: 75 Days
Indigo Cherry Drops New and improved from Indigo Rose. Indigo Cherry Drops has the same striking dark blue anthocyanin coloration over red flesh as Indigo Rose, but the plant habit has been improved from small semi-determinate to vigorous indeterminate. Yield and flavor are also much improved with larger clusters of fruit. Cherry Tomato (Indigo Series*) Indeterminate, Maturity: 71 Days pg. 2
Jasper Small, deep red cherry tomato. Sweet and rich flavored fruits resist cracking and rot. Plants are vigorous and tall, staying healthy for a long picking period. Cherry Tomato Indeterminate, Maturity: 60 Days
Lucky Tiger Elongated cherry tomato with green striping on a red blush background. Excellent, sweet and tart. Cherry Tomato (Artisan Tomatoes™) Indeterminate, Maturity: 70 Days
Pink Bumble Bee Pink, round cherry tomato striped with yellow and orange. Excellent sweet flavor. Cherry Tomato (Artisan Tomatoes™) Indeterminate, Maturity: 70 Days
Pink Tiger Elongated pink cherry tomato with yellow-orange striping. Excellent balanced sweet and acidic flavor. Cherry Tomato (Artisan Tomatoes™) Indeterminate, Maturity: 70 Days
Purple Bumble Bee Purple, round cherry tomato with metallic green striping. Excellent sweet flavor. Cherry Tomato (Artisan Tomatoes™) Indeterminate, Maturity: 70 Days
Snow White This ivory white cherry tomato has a sweet, fruity flavor and is great for snacking! Cherry Tomato Determinate, Maturity: 75 Days
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Sugary Hybrid Super sweet and juicy cherry tomato. Produces huge yields of oval-shaped, slightly pointed fruit. Cherry Tomato Determinate, Maturity: 80 Days
Sungold Hybrid A bite-size golden beauty with thin skin and juicy flesh that holds its sweet flavor. Early and heavy cropper with fruit that remains ripe for picking for long periods. Cherry Tomato Indeterminate, Maturity: 57 Days
Sunrise Bumble Bee Yellow, round cherry tomato with red stripes and pink interior marbling. Excellent, sweet and tangy. Cherry Tomato (Artisan Tomatoes™) Indeterminate, Maturity: 70 Days
Sunsugar Hybrid The ultimate in cherry tomatoes, this golden beauty achieves a new level of sugar-sweetness and flavor, superb texture, and a tangy “true tomato” taste. Thin skinned, but also crack resistant. Early, heavy cropper. Cherry Tomato Indeterminate, Maturity: 62 Days
Yellow Pear A petite, distinctive salad tomato with mild flavor. Tall, vigorous vines bear quantities of small, lemon yellow, pear-shaped fruit. Cherry Tomato, Heirloom Indeterminate, Maturity: 70 Days
Zebra Cherry Hybrid This compact tomato plant produces an abundance of tangy fruit that are slightly larger than the average cherry tomato. Exotic looking fruit with red and green stripes and dark red flesh. Very flavorful and firm, easy to cut. Ideal for patios and small spaces. Cherry Tomato Determinate, Maturity: 70 Days
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GRAPE TOMATOES Cupid Hybrid Meaty bright red fruits are nearly as firm as Roma types and are crack resistant. Vigorous plants set loads of fruits in long trusses for a lengthy season that begins early and continues until frost. Grape Tomato Indeterminate, Maturity: 66 Days
Green Grape Juicy and sweet, perfect for naturally green ketchups, soups, garnishes, sauces, and hors d’oeuvres. High yielder on vigorous plant. Grape Tomato Determinate, Maturity: 70 Days
Indigo Kumquat A cross between Indigo Rose and a yellow cherry tomato. Oval shaped, tangerine colored fruit with indigo shoulders. Semi-sweet in flavor with excellent fragrance. Grows in clusters of up to eight. Grape Tomato (Indigo Series*) Indeterminate, Maturity: 75 Days
PLUM TOMATOES Granadero A prolific yielder of uniform, attractive, bright red tomatoes with nice flavor. Thick-walled fruit works well for fresh tomato sauce, salsa, and salads. Plum Tomato Indeterminate, Maturity: 75 Days
Margherita Hybrid Bright red fruit with thin skin and juicy flesh. Great taste for fresh eating, even better for roasting and broiling. Produces superior sets of kitchen ready fruit. Plum Tomato Determinate, Maturity: 70 - 75 Days
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Purple Russian Plum shaped purple-black, smooth skinned tomatoes. Meaty fruit that is sweet and flavorful, great for eating fresh, salsa and sauces. High yielding, crack resistant. Plum Tomato Indeterminate, Maturity: 80 Days
Verona A larger, more flavorful Juliet type tomato. Plump, deep red “cocktail plum” fruits in long clusters on a vigorous vine. Plum Tomato Indeterminate, Maturity: 69 Days
ROAST / FRY TOMATOES Evergreen An unusual tomato that actually remains green, even when ripe. Firm, solid fruit has a mild delicious flavor, and are perfect for frying or to conserve. Medium Roast/Fry Tomato Indeterminate, Maturity: 72 Days
Fried Green Hybrid The first variety specifically bred to remain firm when cooked. Versatile fruit can be harvested when apple green or yellow. Holds well on the vine and on the shelf. Medium Roast/Fry Tomato Indeterminate, Maturity: 80 Days
Granny Smith Hybrid Fruit is green when ripe, with a full, sweet, natural flavor with a bit of tartness. Unsurpassed for grilling or frying. Medium Roast/Fry Tomato Indeterminate, Maturity: 72 Days
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SLICER TOMATOES Ace 55 Large, thick skinned, deep red fruit. Mild taste with low acidity. Excellent resistance to disease and cracking. Large Slicer Tomato, Heirloom Determinate, Maturity: 77 Days
Ananas Noire Known as “Black Pineapple”, this tomato has a distinctive streaked interior of pink, red, green, and yellow. Sprawling plant with large dark purple, green shouldered fruit. Complex, hearty taste. Large Slicer Tomato Indeterminate, Maturity: 85 Days
Aunt Ruby’s German Green Heirloom, green beefsteak tomato with a delicious sweet flavor enhanced by a spicy undertone. Large, globe shaped fruit have smooth, light green skin at maturity with a hint of yellow. Flesh is green blushed with pink. Large Slicer Tomato, Heirloom Indeterminate, Maturity: 80 Days
Beefmaster Hybrid Very large, meaty, bright red beefsteak tomato. High yield and resistant to disease and cracking. One of the most popular beefsteak tomatoes. Large Slicer Tomato Indeterminate, Maturity: 80 Days
Big Beef Hybrid Huge, globe shaped, smooth fruit with an old fashioned rich flavor. High yield and resistant to disease. Can overcome adverse growing conditions and adapt easily. Large Slicer Tomato Indeterminate, Maturity: 73 Days
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Big Rainbow A beautiful and delicious bi-color beefsteak tomato. Golden shades of color dominate this fruit, with reds accenting the skin and flesh. An old fashioned tomato you will love. Large Slicer Tomato, Heirloom Indeterminate, Maturity: 80 Days
Black Brandywine A prolific yielder whose novel, black fruits are well-formed, oval shaped, with “real tomato taste”. Large Slicer Tomato Indeterminate, Maturity: 80 – 120 Days
Black Krim Unusual deep brown/red appearance with brown/green shoulders that darken with more heat and sunlight. Bold, smoky flavor and good texture. High yielding. Medium Slicer Tomato, Russian Heirloom Indeterminate, Maturity: 80 Days
Brandywine Considered one of the best tasting tomatoes. Large fruit with a rich, loud, and spicy flavor. This tomato has deep pink skin and smooth red flesh. Large Slicer Tomato, Heirloom Indeterminate, Maturity: 78 Days
Cherokee Green One of the best green tomatoes. Medium, bold fruit with acidic, complex tomato flavor. Medium Slicer Tomato, Heirloom Indeterminate, Maturity: 72 Days
Cherokee Purple Unusual variety with full flavor. Medium-large, flattened globe fruit, dusky pink in color with dark shoulders. Interior is multi-color including purple, brown and green. Medium Slicer Tomato, Heirloom Indeterminate, Maturity: 72 Days
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Copia A beautiful bicolored, large slicer streaked in glowing gold and crimson, with red and yellow swirled flesh inside. Excellent sweet, juicy and fresh flavor. Named in honor of Copia, the American Center for Food, Wine and the Arts, in Napa, CA. Large Slicer Tomato Indeterminate, Maturity: 85 Days Country Taste Hybrid Smooth, round, large red fruits with color consistent from skin through the center. Flesh is firm and juicy, packed with great “true” tomato flavor. A high yielder of country-style, beefsteak fruit, and one of the best varieties for fresh eating. Large Slicer Tomato Indeterminate, Maturity: 70 Days German Red Strawberry Delicious, uniform fruits resemble strawberries, but are much larger. Solid meat has few seeds and little juice, but a big taste. This German heirloom is the quintessential sandwich tomato. Medium Slicer Tomato, Heirloom Indeterminate, Maturity: 80 Days
Indigo Blue Beauty A cross between Beauty King and a blue tomato. Meaty fruit with dark blueblack shoulders. Very good flavor and crack resistant. Medium Slicer Tomato (Indigo Series*) Indeterminate, Maturity: 80 Days
Kakao Hybrid Medium round fruits ripen to dark brown with green collar. Flesh is soft with a savory flavor. Medium Slicer Tomato Indeterminate, Maturity: 70 Days
Marglobe Select This tasty old favorite produces high yields of deep red, globe shaped fruit. Highly adaptable with sweet fruit. Medium Slicer Tomato Determinate, Maturity: 72 Days
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Moonglow Bright orange, medium size, globe shaped fruit. A high yielder of tasty, dense and meaty thick walled fruit with few seeds. Flavor is sweet with a hint of tartness, without a strong acidic taste. Great for eating from the vine. Medium Slicer Tomato Indeterminate, Maturity: 80 Days
Pineapple Huge orange-yellow beefsteak type fruit with unique red streaks. Fruit has meaty flesh and a nice mild flavor. Large Slicer Tomato Indeterminate, Maturity: 85 - 90 Days
Pink Berkeley Tie Dye This tomato is the color of port wine with metallic green stripes. Large beefsteak fruit with sweet taste. Large Slicer Tomato (Wild Boar Series**) Indeterminate, Maturity: 75 Days
Pink Boar Port wine colored, medium fruit with metallic silver green stripes. Rich, sweet flavor and juicy. Vigorous vine with good yield. Medium Slicer Tomato (Wild Boar Series**) Indeterminate, Maturity: 75 Days
Pork Chop Slightly flattened, beefsteak tomato with nice sweet flavor, with a hint of citrus. Fruit ripens from yellow with green stripes to gold. Large Slicer Tomato (Wild Boar Series**) Indeterminate, Maturity: 75 Days
Rainbow Very large, orange fruits with red spots or streaks. Firm, meaty flesh with low acidity, results in a delicious flavor for eating plain or use in recipes. Large Slicer Tomato Indeterminate, Maturity: 80 – 85 Days
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Red Zebra Fruit is dark red inside, and bright red outside with dramatic golden stripes. Juicy and flavorful, strong and productive. One of the best tasting striped fruits. Medium Slicer Tomato Indeterminate, Maturity: 85 Days
Solar Flare Golden metallic stripes flare from the top and bottom of the bright red beefsteak fruit. A flavorful taste having a perfect balance between sweet and acidic. Large Slicer Tomato (Wild Boar Series**) Indeterminate, Maturity: 75 Days
Vintage Wine Pink with gold striped, pastel hued tomato. Elegant and sweet with a mild flavor that compliments most dishes. A favorite of gourmet grocers. Large Slicer Tomato, Heirloom Indeterminate, Maturity: 85 Days
Yellow Brandywine Golden-yellow version of Brandywine with prolific yields of flattened, somewhat irregular fruit. Rich and delicious tasting large fruit. Large Slicer Tomato Indeterminate, Maturity: 90 – 100 Days
TOMATO SERIES DESCRIPTIONS Artisan Tomatoes™: Independent breeders at Artisan Seeds developed this unique new kind of great tasting tomato. All the Artisans are small in size and striped. Some are an elongated cherry tomato shape (dubbed the julienne tomato) and have Tiger in the name (except Blush). The others are traditional cherry tomato shape with stripes, known as the Bumble Bees. *Indigo Series: These uniquely colored tomatoes are all high in anthocyanin, which is a powerful antioxidant with disease fighting properties. Anthocyanin causes the blue pigment and makes these tomatoes among the healthiest in the world. **Wild Boar Series: An introduction from Brad Gates, owner of Wild Boar Farms, Napa Valley, California. His main focus is on bicolor and striped fruits with extreme flavor. This series performs exceptionally well and are sure to be some of the prettiest, tastiest, and most unique tomatoes you will ever grow. pg. 11
