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TOMATO

The tomato is the most popular garden vegetable in America. It is easy to understand why. Tomatoes are usually easy to grow and a few plants provide an adequate harvest for most families. The quality of fruit picked in the garden when fully ripe far surpasses anything available on the market, even in season. To my mind, nothing quite says “summer” like the taste of a perfectly ripe tomato taken right off the vine.
 
 We have a large variety of tomato plants grown from seed in our facility. With so many different varieties for so many different uses, choosing the right tomato plant can be difficult. Our experienced staff can help you find the right plant to meet your needs, whether you are looking for a tomato for cooking, canning or just plain eating.

Cherry and Grape Types Red E-mail
These varieties are used for eating fresh and grow in clusters like grapes. So, they make a neat presentation, are easy to pick and fun to eat!

Name Disease Resistance Days to Maturity Size Determinacy Uses Description
Sun Gold F,T 57 ½ oz ind F yellow; super sugary
Red Grape   60 ¼ oz ind F few seeds and a flavorful grape type
Juliet Hybrid   60 1 oz ind F,D red, oblong & sweet
Sunsugar   62 ½ oz ind F thin skin, yellow & sweet

 

Yellows, Golds, Oranges Striped E-mail
These varieties are usually low in acid, are used fresh, sliced, canned sauce and for adding color to your favorite tomato dish.

Name Disease Resistance Days to Maturity Size Determinacy Uses Description
Sunny Goliath V,F,N 70 7-8 oz ind F,C,Sl,S low acid, great flavor
Striped German   78 8 oz ind F,J,C bicolor: red-yellow
Tangerine   80 8-12 oz ind F,C,Sl,S tangerine taste, deep yellow color
Mr. Stripey   80 15 oz ind F,J,C,Sl very low acid
Orange Strawberry   80 8 oz ind F,J,C,Sl great color and taste

 

Pasta or Sauce E-mail
These are very meaty and make excellent sauce or paste. They do not cook down as much as other varieties.

Name Disease Resistance Days to Maturity Size Determinacy Uses Description
Amish Paste   74 8 oz ind F,P,C,S good flavor, not overly acidic
Red Agate V,F 74 5-6 oz det F,P,C,S outstanding for paste
Sunoma V,FF,T 74 8-10 oz det F,P,C,S extra large paste, good flavor
Roma V,F 75 2 oz det F,J,C,S,Ct paste & sauce
Giant Valentine V,F 73 6-10 oz ind F,J,C,S,Ct originally called “The Love Apple” in Europe
Plum Dandy V,F 76 3-5 oz det F,J,C,S,Ct paste & sauce
Viva Italian V,FF,N,As,T 72 4-5 oz det F,P,C,S good yielder & taste; disease resistant

 

Novelty or Special Use E-mail
These tomatoes have special uses but can also be used fresh, sliced or canned.

Name Disease Resistance Days to Maturity Size Determinacy Uses Description
Green Zebra   72 3-4 oz ind F,J,C,S great green, green catsup
White Wonder   85 8 oz ind F,J,C,S white sauce

 

Storage or Keeping E-mail
These varieties are season extenders and are usually set out a little later, usually in late June or early July. They are harvested before frost, have good keeping qualities and good flavor. Ripe ones will keep for several weeks, if not longer and green ones will slowly ripen and keep for several months. Many customers have kept them until mid March.

Name Disease Resistance Days to Maturity Size Determinacy Uses Description
Keepsake Hyb V,FF,N,T,A,St 70 8 oz det F,J,St,C good storage tomato
Fantom Hybrid V,FF 70 7 oz det F,J,St,C grows under difficult conditions & good storage

 

Small to Medium Fruited Red E-mail
These varieties, with fruit from three to eight ounces, are great for salads, eating fresh & vegetable platters.

Name Disease Resistance Days to Maturity Size Determinacy Uses Description
Fourth of July V,F,T 49 4 oz ind F,J,C ready by the Fourth
Early Girl V,F 59 5 oz ind F,J,C early & tasty
Bush Early Girl V,F,N,T 65 7 oz det F,J,C no staking
Barbara Hyb. V,FF,N 67 4 oz ind F,D delicate sweet flavor
Miracle Sweet V,F,N,A,St 67 6 oz ind F,J,C,S great taste
Celebrity V,F,N,T 70 7 oz ind F,J,C,S good all around
Sub Artic Max   55 4 oz det F,J,C,S good flavor; cold resistant

 

Pinks and Purples E-mail
These varieties are used for eating fresh, canning, sauces as well as adding color and interest to tomato dishes.

Name Disease Resistance Days to Maturity Size Determinacy Uses Description
Caspian Pink   80 1# ind could be the world’s best-tasting tomato
Black from Tula   80 10 oz ind F,C,Sl,S Russian Heirloom, flavorful, dark Brwnish red
German Johnson   80 1-1 1/2# ind F,Sl Pink Skin
Oxheart   90 12 oz – 2# ind F,C,Sl,S light pink, meaty & flavorful
Brandywine   90 1-1 ½# ind considered the most flavorful tomato of all
Cherokee Purple   80 8-12 oz ind F,C,Sl,S good producers & nice flavor

 

Cherry and Grape Types Red E-mail
These varieties are used for eating fresh and grow in clusters like grapes. So, they make a neat presentation, are easy to pick and fun to eat!

Name Disease Resistance Days to Maturity Size Determinacy Uses Description
Sun Gold F,T 57 ½ oz ind F yellow; super sugary
Red Grape   60 ¼ oz ind F few seeds and a flavorful grape type
Juliet Hybrid   60 1 oz ind F,D red, oblong & sweet
Sunsugar   62 ½ oz ind F thin skin, yellow & sweet

 

Medium to Large Fruited Red E-mail
These varieties are good all around tomatoes from using fresh to canning, sauce, juice & paste. They are 8 oz to 15 oz

Name Disease Resistance Days to Maturity Size Determinacy Uses Description
Jetsetter V,F,N,St,A 64 8 oz ind F,J,C uniform & early
Bush Goliath V,F,N 68 8-12 oz ind F,J,C more compact than Goliath
Jet Star   70 8 oz ind F,J,C low acid
Super Tasty V,F,N,T,A 72 9 oz det F,J.C,S best tasting
Bush Big Boy V,F,N,T 72 11 oz det F,J,C,Sl no staking
Better Boy V,F,N,A,St 75 11 oz ind F,J,C,Sl dependable yields
Supersonic Hyb.     V,F 75 8 oz  ind F,J,C high yields

JTO 99197 Red Short Vine 

V,FF,E,B 80 8-12 oz   F,J,C,SL,S good taste; resistant to Early Blight

 

 

Large Fruited Red & Pink Varieties E-mail
These varieties are usually used for slicing, but are excellent for salads, juicing and canning.  Fruit is between one and more than two pounds. The Burpee Delicious record is 7 lb!

Name Disease Resistance Days to Maturity Size Determinacy Uses Description
Burpee Delicious   72 1# + ind F,J,C,Sl excellent flavor; fruits 2-4# or more
Big Beef V,FF,N,T,A,St 73 1-1 ½# ind F,Sl great taste
Big Boy   78 1# ind F,J,C,Sl good standard variety
Beef Master Hyb V,F,N,A,St 80 1#+ ind F,J,C,Sl solid & meaty
Burpee Supersteak  V,F,N 80 2# ind F,Sl large & dark red
Italian Tree   83    ind F,J,C.Sl meaty; good yields
Brandywine   90 1-1 ½# ind F,J,C,Sl considered the most flavorful of all
Caspian Pink      80 1# ind F,J,C,Sl suppose to have better flavor than Brandywine

Kiski Garden Center, 991 S Leechburg Hill Rd, Leechburg, PA 15656

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