RED TOMATOES 

We specialize in heirloom vegetable, flower, and herb seeds. Look here for vegetables bred in a day when taste was the primary selecting criteria. This is the place to go if you want to grow the best tomatoes you ever tasted!
Abraham Lincoln TOMATO .16g seed	Abraham Lincoln TOMATO .16g seed Check Latest Price (Early Abraham Lincoln) 70 days. (ab, asc) (Indeterminate) [The original 'Abraham Lincoln' was a late-maturing variety introduced about 1923. This early season introduction (circa 1975) ripens 10 to 12 days earlier, has smaller fruit, and does not have the bronze-green foliage characteristic of ...
	Costoluto Genovese TOMATO .16g seed Check Latest Price 80 days. (Determinate) An old Italian variety. Produces 5 oz., bright-red, flattened globes with heavily scalloped edges. Fruit shape is variable from nearly smooth to heavily scalloped and convoluted. Branches emerge from the stem at a wide angle, a characteristic that helps support the plant ...
	Delicious TOMATO .16g seed Check Latest Price 77 days. (cr) (Indeterminate) [Introduced by Burpee after years of selection from ‘Beefsteak’.] Large, meaty beefsteak type tomatoes, most in the range of 1 to 2 lbs. average, but tomatoes over 3 lbs. are not uncommon when grown well. Relatively free of defects for a large-fruited tomato. Flesh ...
Oxheart TOMATO .16g seed, USDA Certified Organic	Oxheart TOMATO .16g seed, USDA Certified Organic Check Latest Price 88 days. (Indeterminate) [The oxheart shape is the result of a single gene mutation, about 1925. Oxheart tomatoes are somewhat similar to meaty ponderosa types, except for the distinctive shape.] Heavy yielding vines produce extra large, pink, oxheart-shaped tomatoes weighing 1 to 2 lbs. Flesh ...
	Homestead 24 TOMATO .16g seed Check Latest Price (asc, cf, cr, fw1) 80 days. (Semi-determinate) [Introduced 1966.] 'Homestead 24' was developed for hot humid coastal areas, especially Florida. It is often grown in the Mid Atlantic region as well, where it reliably sets fruit at high temperatures. Fruits ripen to red 8 oz. slightly flattened ...
	Marglobe VF (Marglobe Improved) TOMATO .16g seed Check Latest Price (vw, fw1, asc, clm, nhr, st, sun) 70 days. (Determinate) [A select strain of the old favorite 'Marglobe' originally released by the USDA in 1925. 'Marglobe' was first developed in 1917 from a cross between 'Marvel' and 'Globe'.] 'Marglobe' has been in demand for several generations while man ...
Mortgage Lifter VFN TOMATO .16g seed, USDA Certified Organic	Mortgage Lifter VFN TOMATO .16g seed, USDA Certified Organic Check Latest Price 83 days. (ab, asc, vw, fw1, rkn) (Indeterminate) An improved version of 'Radiator Charlie's Mortgage LifterTM' which has added disease resistance, more uniform fruit, ripening to red rather than pink-red. Fruit is large, 10 to 14 oz., not as large as the original 'Mortgage Lifter', but is muc ...
	Mortgage Lifter VFN TOMATO 3g seed, USDA Certified Organic Check Latest Price ...
	Rutgers VF (Rutgers Improved) TOMATO .16g seed Check Latest Price (vw, fw1, asc, gw) 73 days. (Determinate) ['Rutgers' was developed by the Campbell Soup Company in 1928 from a cross of 'Marglobe' and 'J.T.D.' The variety was later refined by Rutgers University in 1943.] 'Rutgers' rapidly gained acceptance as a quality tomato shortly after its introduction, ...
	Stone TOMATO .16g seed Check Latest Price 78 days. (ab, fw1) (Indeterminate) [Introduced by The Livingston Seed Co. in 1889. The original plant was found by Mr. Nichols between rows of 'Favorite' and 'Beauty'.] Fruits are slightly flattened globes weighing about 5 to 7 oz. with uniform ripening and attractive bright color. A good all-pu ...
Stupice TOMATO .16g seed, USDA Certified Organic	Stupice TOMATO .16g seed, USDA Certified Organic Check Latest Price 62 days. (Indeterminate) A garden mainstay. [Czechoslovakian origin.]. ''Stupice' is early bearing, productive, disease tolerant, and flavorful. It usually produces until frost. Fruits have a depth of flavor with a wonderful balance of sweetness and tartness. Juicy 2 oz. fruits are produce ...
Tropic VFN TOMATO .16g seed, USDA Certified Organic	Tropic VFN TOMATO .16g seed, USDA Certified Organic Check Latest Price (vw, fw1, asc, rkn, ab, clm, gw, st, tmv1, tmv4, sun, cr) 80 days. (Indeterminate) [Developed by the Univ. of Fla.] This exceptionally disease-resistant variety has excellent versatility as a garden, greenhouse, or market tomato. The fruit averages 8 to 9 oz., is thick-walled, and tends to sit ...
	Tropic VFN TOMATO 3g seed, USDA Certified Organic Check Latest Price ...
	Wins All TOMATO .16g seed Check Latest Price 80 days. (Indeterminate) [ Introduced in 1924 as 'Number 400' by Peter Henderson and Co. Renamed 'Wins All' in 1925 following a contest for a name.] A flavorful old variety bearing large pink, slightly flattened fruits containing few seeds. The outstanding feature of 'Wins All' is its flavor th ...
Druzba TOMATO .16g seed	Druzba TOMATO .16g seed Check Latest Price (ab, ber, cf, cr) 75 days. (Indeterminate) [Bulgarian heirloom. Introduced in 1995 by SESE. Original seed sent to SESE by Carolyn Male.] 'Druzba' is a productive variety with excellent juicy sweet flavor. Fruits are borne 2 to 4 to a cluster, weigh an average of 5 oz. and measure 2" high b ...
	German Red Strawberry TOMATO .16g seed Check Latest Price 80 days. (Indeterminate) Distinctive in appearance, excels in flavor. [Introduced by SESE in 1995 from seed generously supplied by Carolyn Male.] This German heirloom resembles a strawberry in color and shape, though much larger! 'German Red Strawberry' is excellent in salads and is the quint ...
	Large Red TOMATO .16g seed Check Latest Price 85 days. (Indeterminate) [Original seed from the USDA. Historical notes and seed production by Hank and Linda Trent. Prior to the Civil War, one of the most commonly grown and best documented tomato varieties in the country. Listed in the 1843 Shaker seed catalog at New Lebanon, NY, the 'Large Re ...
	Peron Sprayless TOMATO .16g seed, USDA Certified Organic Check Latest Price 70 days. (Indeterminate) [Introduced in 1951 by Gleckler's from Argentina.] A main-crop variety notable for its tasty red tomatoes produced on disease-resistant vines. Produces a high percentage of uniform, defect free fruits, averaging 3" to 4" in diameter. Flavor is sweet with some intricacy ...
Tappy's Heritage TOMATO .16g seed	Tappy's Heritage TOMATO .16g seed Check Latest Price 85 days. (Indeterminate) [Selected by Merlyn Niedens from cross of SESE's pink-fruited 'Tappy's Finest' and a red-fruited tomato.] The best features of Tappy's Finest' have been combined with more uniformity and red color. Fruits are medium-sized, weighing 6 oz. or more, and are borne in cluste ...
Mule Team TOMATO .16g seed	Mule Team TOMATO .16g seed Check Latest Price 86 days. (Indeterminate) [Introduced in 1997 by SESE. Heirloom from Joe Bratka. Seed sent by Dr. Carolyn Male.] Aptly named workhorse of a tomato which delivers well and long into the season. 'Mule Team' is notable for its uniform red fruit, weighting 8 to 12 oz. borne on disease-resistant vin ...
Sophie's Choice TOMATO .16g seed	Sophie's Choice TOMATO .16g seed Check Latest Price 55 days. (Determinate) [Heirloom from Edmonton, Canada, sent to SESE from Dr. Male. Introduced 1997.] The best choice for an extra early tomato - highly productive, flavorful and large-fruited. By far the earliest variety we offer, 'Sophie's Choice' ripens ahead of all other extra-early varieti ...
	Sophie's Choice TOMATO 3g seed Check Latest Price ...
Brandywine, OTV TOMATO .16g seed, USDA Certified Organic	Brandywine, OTV TOMATO .16g seed, USDA Certified Organic Check Latest Price 72 days. (Indeterminate) [Named and released by Drs. Carolyn Male and Craig LeHoullier, editors of Off the Vine (OTV), the newsletter of heirloom tomato enthusiasts.] The best strain of Brandywine, set apart from the others by its smooth, creamy, almost buttery texture, and harmonious sweet flav ...
	Belii Naliv TOMATO .16g seed Check Latest Price 55 days. (short indeterminate) An early bearing red-fruited variety bearing sweet and tangy tomatoes. Like some other ethnic varieties, the fruits are somewhat variable in size and flavor. Fruits average 1-1/2" tall x 2" wide and are crack resistant. The vines are short (42") and are suitable f ...
Zarnitsa TOMATO .16g seed	Zarnitsa TOMATO .16g seed Check Latest Price 60 days. (short indeterminate) 'Zarnitsa' translates from the Cyrillic as "summer lightning". An early bearing, productive, red fruited variety with fruit averaging 2" high x 2-1/2" wide. Vines are short and suited for staking or ground culture. An outstanding feature of this variety is its fla ...
	Neptune TOMATO .16g seed, USDA Certified Organic Check Latest Price (vw1, fw1, fw2, bw, gls) 67 days. (Determinate) [Developed and released to SESE in 1999 by Dr. J.W. Scott at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center at the University of Florida.] An early to mid-season fresh market tomato specifically bred for combined heat tolerance and resistance to bact ...
Glacier TOMATO .16g seed, USDA Certified Organic	Glacier TOMATO .16g seed, USDA Certified Organic Check Latest Price 58 days. (Determinate) 'Glacier', unlike other extra-early varieties, produces both an early crop and continues to bear the entire season. Flavor is one of the best we offer, especially for an early variety. Bright red fruits average 1-1/4" in diameter. We have had yields of 3/4 bushel per pla ...
	Illini Star TOMATO .16g seed Check Latest Price 65 days. This new open-pollinated tomato was developed by Merlyn Niedens. It produces heavy crops of 6-8 oz. Deep red tomatoes. They have an excellent flavor and strong disease and split resistance. This tomato is strongly recommended to market growers and home gardeners alike. Pkt ...
	Martian Giant Slicer TOMATO .16g seed Check Latest Price 95 days. (Semi-determinate) Originally developed for organic market gardeners by Seeds of Change and further selected by Bill Reynolds of Eel River Produce. A juicy red slicing or beefsteak tomato with a firm texture and a good acid/sweet balance. It has done well in our trials---even in the ver ...
	Large Mennonite Heritage TOMATO .16g seed Check Latest Price 90 days. (Indeterminate) Attractive plump red tomatoes with a slight green shoulder. The fruits ripen over a long period. This seed was supplied to us by Jackie Patru, who uses the large meaty fruits for canning, sauces, and salsas as well as for slicing ...
Long Tom TOMATO .16g seed	Long Tom TOMATO .16g seed Check Latest Price 85-90 days. (Indeterminate) [Ben Quisenberry tomato selected in VA by grower Barbara Rosholdt] Long 2x5 inch meaty fruits have few seeds. Their sweet flavor and firm texture serves equally well in a salad or sauce. Very good yields. ...
	Bisignano #2 TOMATO .16g seed Check Latest Price 80 days Indeterminate Regular LeafSweet, meaty, plum-shaped, and Italian tomato with few seeds. Fantastic flavor makes a great sauce. Productive plants often require a large cage ...
	Striped Roman TOMATO .16g seed Check Latest Price 80 days (Indeterminate) [Developed by Seed Savers Exchange member John Swenson.] Highly popular variety -- orange and red stripes run the length of this long, pointy-ended Roma type. 7-oz. fruits, thick flesh, great flavor. ...
CULTURE: Sow seeds 6 weeks before the last frost date for your area. Plant seed 1/4 inch deep in shallow flats and maintain soil temperature in the range of 75-85oF (24-29oC) for good germination. When the seedlings have produced several leaves, transplant to 3” pots to promote root growth. After transplanting, keep seedlings at a lower temperature at night, 50-60oF (10-13oC), to promote earlier flowering in some varieties. Day temperatures should rise to 75-85oF (24-29oC) to promote rapid growth. Expose plants to light and air currents to harden the plants and to encourage stockiness. Water sparingly, but do not allow the growth to become checked. Fertilize with complete, soluble fertilizer or fish emulsion if leaves become yellow and/or purple. Keep phosphorous levels high. Too much nitrogen will delay fruiting. For transplanting to the garden, average soil temperature should be 60-65oF (16-18oC). SPACING: Staked plants should be spaced about 18 to 24” apart. Caged plants should be spaced about 24 to 36” apart. DISEASES: Plant disease-resistant varieties for a sustained harvest. Leaf blight diseases such as early blight and alternaria begin to appear about mid-July, and plants are more susceptible once fruit production begins. To reduce disease problems, use resistant or tolerant varieties and rotate tomatoes to different parts of the garden each year, using a three-year rotation. Fusarium wilt (race 1), a disease caused by a soil fungus, is common in the Mid-Atlantic region during mid- to late-season. Fusarium races 1 and 2 are present in southern regions. Where fusarium wilt is present a six-year rotation or use of resistant varieties is recommended. Do not plant eggplants, peppers, or potatoes in wilt-infested soil during the rotation period. Avoid planting tomatoes near walnut trees to avoid “walnut wilt”. Early blight and anthracnose are common in the Mid-Atlantic region, and are favored by hot, humid conditions. Late blight is more common in inland regions at higher elevations, especially during the spring and fall. Blossom-end rot is prevented by ensuring an adequate level of soil calcium, and steady moisture. PESTS: Tomatoes planted in healthy soil will generally have few severe pest problems. FLAVOR: Type of fertilizer used has an effect on flavor. Highly flavored tomatoes are sometimes subject to “off flavors” under certain growing conditions. Avoid placing freshly harvested tomatoes in the refrigerator because refrigeration will destroy much of the delicate flavor. Tomatoes are best stored at a temperature above 50oF (10oC). SEED SAVERS: Isolate varieties of L. lycopersicon by a minimum of 35’ for home use and 75’ to 150’ for pure seed. Isolate varieties of L. pimpinellifolium species from all other tomato species by a minimum of 150’. MATURATION DATES: Days to maturity are the number of days after transplanting. PACKET: Seed size varies considerably, 0.08 to 0.16 g (about 40 to 83 seeds, depending on variety, average 64 seeds) sows 100’. SEEDS/OZ: 7000 to 15,000 seeds/oz. (average 11,500) sows 3/4 to 1-1/2 acre of transplants at 18” spacing in rows 4’ apart. DETERMINATE AND INDETERMINATE VARIETIES: Determinate varieties are short-vined plants that seldom need staking. Blossoms and fruit develop about the same time. Indeterminate varieties are long-vined plants that bear fruit continuously. These varieties should be caged or staked. Some varieties are semi- determinate. MULCHING: Too much mulch on the soil in the spring may delay growth by preventing soil temperature from rising enough to support active root growth. Starting at the end of June, apply a deep mulch around plants to conserve moisture and increase yield. YIELD: Too much nitrogen after transplanting will delay flowering. High levels of phosphorus are necessary to produce good yields. Pruning and staking increases earliness to fruiting at the expense of yield. Indeterminate varieties may be pruned if necessary. Pruning of determinate varieties should be kept to a minimum. For largest yields, cages 2’ wide by 5’ tall are recommended for indeterminate varieties.