2018 mg tomato list - ucanr
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RedTomatoVarieties
Plant&FruitDescriptions
DiseaseResistant
Approx.Daysto
Maturity
Determinate/
Indeterminate
Container
Hybrid/Heirloom
Ball’sBeefsteak
TomatoGrowerSeeds
Beefsteak-Thisisagreatchoiceforgardenerswhowanttogrowlusciousbigtomatoesbutneedthemtomatureearly and stand up to the challenges of diseaseproblems.These8to12oz.globe-shapedfruitgrowonhighlydisease-resistantplants, havingno cracking, andoffer great, old-fashioned flavor. Wonderful as asandwichtomato.Plantsneedtobestakedorcaged.
HighlyDisease
Resistant-VFFT
76Day-MidSeason
76Days
Indeterminate
Hybrid
BetterBoy
Burpee
Beefsteak-Oldtimefavorite.Tasty,redtomatoes,manyweighing up to 1 lb. each. Delicious, bright red, highyielding fruits, starting inmidseason and continuing tofrost. Good foliage protection prevents fruit fromsunscald.Thrives in most climates. Plants need to be staked orcaged.Highly adaptable and thrives inmost climates and hasverygooddiseaseresistance.Plantsneedtobestakedorcaged.
DiseaseResistant
72Days-MidSeason
72Days
Indeterminate
Hybrid
BloodyButcher
Burpee
Slicing - Sensational general use fruits with a richheirloom flavor and a dark deep red color, inside andout.Ifit'shardforyoutowaitforordinarytomatoestoripen, try these. In less than 8weeks, they're ready toenjoy. Plants will yield five to nine 3-4 oz. fruits percluster.Plantsrequirestakingandwillproduceuntilfrost.
55Days-EarlySeason
Indeterminate
Heirloom
BoxcarWillie
TomatoGrowerSeeds
Beefsteak-Whatthisvarietyoffersisaveryheavycropof good-sized, smooth red tomatoes with deliciousflavor, ranging from 6 to 10 ounces. Because of theirabundanceandmediumtolargesize,theycouldwellbeamainstayofyourcrop,providingexcellenttastingfruitforavarietyofusesincludingcanning,sauceandsalads,throughoutalongseason.Plantsneedtobestakedorcaged.
DiseaseResistant
80Days-MidSeason
80Days
Indeterminate
Heirloom
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ClintEastwood’sRowdyRed
TomatoGrowerSeeds
Beefsteak - Big tomato flavorwrapped up in a 6 to 10ounces, medium-sized round, red tomato is what thisvariety is all about. Tall, vigorous plants grow veryplentifulharvestsoftheseversatileandattractivefruitswith an assertive yet delicious taste. Even beginninggardenerswillfindthisoneeasytogrow.Plantsneedtobestakedorcaged.
DiseaseResistant
78Days-MidSeason
Indeterminate
OpenPollinated
CrimsonCarmello
Renee’sGardenSeeds
Slicing-BredinFranceespeciallyforfresheating.Theseplump4to5 inchtomatoeswillsatisfyallyourtomatofantasies. The round red juicy fruits have the perfectsweet to acidbalance that translates to exquisite taste.Savor their sun warmed sweet flesh sliced fresh fromthegarden,insalads,pastasorwhereveryoucraverichtomatoflavor.Plantsneedtobestakedorcaged.
Fusarium
,Verticilium
,Nem
atodeandTM
Vresistant
70Days-EarlySeason
Indeterminate
Hybrid
EARLYGIRL
TomatoGrowerSeeds
Slicing-Comesinfirstasanearlyspringslicingtomatoandagardeners’favorite.Dependablelargeharvestsallseason long of flavorful, solid 4 to 6 oz. fruit. Diseaseresistanceisgood.Aprovenvarietyfordelicious,earlytomatoes.Excellentperformanceinalmostanyclimate.Plantsneedtobestakedorcaged.
Highly
DiseaseResistant-VFF
52Days–EarlySeason
Indeterminate
Yes
Hybrid
RUTGERS250
RohrerSeeds
Slicing - An improved version of the classic RutgerstomatowhichiswhatmostpeoplethinkofastheJerseytomato. Fruit has good red color, fine flavor; large,globular, slightly flattened fruitsweigh 6 1/2 to 7 1/2ounces.Thisnewvarietyhasafirmerskinandacidandsugar balance reminiscent of the original Rutgerstomato.Plantsneedtobestakedorcaged.
Highly
DiseaseResistant
74Days-MidSeason
Determinate
Yes
Hybrid
UnusualColors–TomatoVarieties
Plant&FruitDescriptions
DiseaseResistant
Approx.Daysto
Maturity
Determinate/
Indeterminate
Container
Hybrid/Heirloom
BLACKBEAUTY
WildBoarFarmSeeds
Slicing -World’s Darkest Tomato- A dark,meaty, very rich-fleshed tomato with extreme anthocyanin expression (sameantioxidant in blueberries and blackberries). So dark that sometomatoes turnsolidblue-blackontheskin.Deepred flesh isamong the best tasting of all tomatoes. Rich, smooth andsavorywithearthy tones.Hangswellon thevineandstoresvery well, and the flavor improves with room-temperaturestorage.Plantsneedtobestakedorcaged.
80Days-MidSeason
Indeterminate
Hybrid
BLACKKRIM
RareSeeds
Beefsteak - Russian Heirloom. Black Krim combines bold,smoky flavor andgood texturewith anunusual appearance.Deep brown/red, 8-16 oz. tomatoes have brown/greenshoulders thatgetdarkerwithmoreheatandsunlight.Highyielding.
Plantsneedtobestakedorcaged.
80Days-MidSeason
Indeterminate
OpenPollinated
CHEROKEEPURPLE
JohnnySeeds
Beefsteak - Unusual variety with full flavor. Famouslyrich flavor and texture make this a colorful favoriteamong heirloom enthusiasts. Medium-large, flattenedglobe, 8-12 oz. fruits. Color is dusky pink with darkshoulders. Multilocular interior ranges from purple tobrowntogreen.Relativelyshortvines.Plantsneedtobestakedorcaged.
72Days-MidSeason
Indeterminate
Yes
Heirloom
OpenPollinated
CHOCOLATESTRIPES
David’sGardenSeeds
Slicing-Abeautifultrueshowstopper,ChocolateStripesTomatoes feature mahogany colored flesh with olivegreenstriping.Complex,rich,earthyflavorsrewardthegardenerwithplants thatyieldaplentifulcropof3” to6"fruit.
Anexcellentchoice forsaladsandsandwiches, thisonejust might become your favorite!Plants need to bestakedorcaged.
80Days-MidSeason
Indeterminate
OpenPollinated
GREENZEBRA
David’sGardenSeeds
Slicing - Uniquely green with gold-striped saladspecialty.Adelicious,tangysaladtomato,ripejustasthegreen fruit develops a yellow blush, accentuating thedarker green stripes. The 3 to 4 ounce fruits are theideal size for slicing intowedges for salads. Productiveoveralongseason.Plantsneedtobestakedorcaged.
DiseaseResistant
72Days-MidSeason
Indeterminate
Yes
Heirloom
JAUNEFLAMME
BurpeeSeeds
Slicing-ThisbeautifulandespeciallyflavorfulheirloomcomestousfromFrance.Aperfect,fruityblendofsweetand tart, Jaune Flamme (or Yellow Flame in French)excels, whether dried or roasted, the slices retainingtheirdeeporangecolor.An early producer, ample crops of apricot-colored 3-4oz.fruitsareborneonelongatedtrusses.Plantsneedtobestakedorcaged.
70-80Days-MidSeason
Determinate
Yes
Heirloom
KELLOGG’SBREAKFAST
TomatoGrowersSeeds
Beefsteak - Lovely pale-orange color beefsteak typefruitweighingupto1pound.Tomatoeshaveverygoodflavorandarequitemeatywithfewseeds.Juicehasthesamebrightcolorasorangejuiceandisdelicious.Plantsneedtobestakedorcaged.
80Days-MidSeason
Indeterminate
Heirloom
MARVELSTRIPE
TomatoGrowersSeeds
Beefsteak - This heirloom variety has become one ofgardeners' favorite bicolored tomatoes because of itsbeauty, size, and taste. Large yellow-orange fruits arestreaked with ruby red and have a sweet, fruity tastethatisabsolutelydelicious.Tomatoesweighabout1lb.,althoughtheyoftenbecome2 lbs. or evenmore. Large harvests on vigorous vines.Plantsneedtobestakedorcaged.
85Days-LateSeason
Indeterminate
Heirloom
SUMMERLOVE
WildBoarFarmSeeds
Beefsteak-This improvedBerkeleyTie-Dyeproducesalargeryieldandripensearlier.Ithasallthegreatcolorsand flavorof theoriginalBTD.Agood improvement toanexcellenttomato.Beautiful, 16 oz. fruit, tasty and nowmore productivewithanearlierharvest.Plantsneedtobestakedorcaged.
75Days-MidSeason
Indeterminate
Hybrid
Paste&SauceTomatoVarieties
Plant&FruitDescription
DiseaseResistant
Approx.Daysto
Maturity
Determinate/
Indeterminate
Container
Hybrid/Heirloom
BIGMAMA
Burpee
Sauce -MamaMia!Enormous size and flavor.Thenewstandardinhomegrownpastetomatoes.Thesebeautiesareplum-shaped,incrediblymeaty,andenormous-upto5" long and 3" across, weighing 8 to 10 ounces. Skinpeels away easily after par boiling, which means lessfuss,lessmessandmoredelicious,thick,creamysauce!Plantsneedtobestakedorcaged.
80Days-MidSeason
Indeterminate
Hybrid
GLADIATOR
Burpee
Sauce-Gigantic‘Gladiator’isthehands-downchampionin the arena of ‘Roma’ tomatoes. With an unbeatablearmorofvigor,flavor,aromaandyield,itbearsabountyof oval 8 oz. fruit on the patio or in a small garden.Strongrootsconquerenemiessuchasblossomendrot.It has dense flesh and a tangy flavor that makes‘Gladiator’victoriousforimpartingrich,robustflavortopaste,sauces,soups,salsa,orketchup.Plantsneedtobestakedorcaged.
DiseaseResistant
72Days-EarlySeason
Indeterminate
Yes
Hybrid
P
PATIOPASTE
Burpee
Sauce - Bold, full flavor with dense flesh and fewseeds.Cook's Garden Favorite. 'Patio Paste' tomatoesworkmagic in the kitchen: transforming sauces, stewsandsoups.Withbold, full flavor this tomatostandsoutwithdensefleshandfewseeds.Fruitweigh2-3ounces.Bush makes a colorful, flavorful presence in a patiocontainer.Plantsgrowlargerwhenplanteddirectlyintotheground.Plantsneedtobestakedorcaged.
DiseaseResistant
72Days-MidSeason
Indeterminate
Yes
Hybrid
ROMA
Burpee
Sauce - The classic sauce and paste tomato.Compactplantsproduce2-ouncepaste-typetomatoeswithmeatyinteriorsandfewseeds.DiseaseresistanttoVerticilliumandFusariumwilts.GARDEN HINTS: Fertilize when first fruits form toincrease yield. Water deeply once a week during verydryweather.Plantsneedtobestakedorcaged.
Highly
DiseaseResistant
75Days-MidSeason
Determinate
Yes
Heirloom
SUPERSANMARZANO
TomatoFest
Sauce-ImprovedvarietyofSanMarzanotomato.Averyproductive,1x5inchlong,redtomatothathasbeende-hybridized over a period of years. A great addition totomato sauces and salsa because of its exceptionalflavor.Plantsneedtobestakedorcaged.
70Days-EarlySeason
Indeterminate
OpenPollinated
CherryTomatoes
ArtisanalCollection
Plant&FruitDescription
DiseaseResistant
Approx.Daysto
Maturity
Determinate/
Indeterminate
Container
Hybrid/Heirloom
BARRY’SCRAZYCHERRY
RareSeeds
Cherry -Paleyellowcherriesare delicious,andgrowonvery largeclusters.Sweetfruitsareoval,eachwithatiny“beak” at the blossom end. The flavor is good and thefruits keepwell. The sight of 40 to 60-fruit trusses ononelargeplantispositivelymind-boggling.Plantsneedtobestakedorcaged.
75Days-MidSeason
Determinate
Yes
Hybrid
BLACKCHERRY
T
TomatoGrowersSeeds
Cherry - Truly black cherry with classic black tomatoflavor,sweetyetrichandcomplex.Irresistiblydelicious.This is a unique addition to the color spectrum ofrainbow colored cherry tomatoes. Large vines yieldproductivelywithaveryuniqueanddeliciousflavor.Plantsneedtobestakedorcaged.
65Days-EarlySeason
Indeterminate
Heirloom
BLUSH
Johnny’sSelectedSeeds
Cherry - Stunning “Blushed” in red and gold combinewith a translucent quality to give these elongatedcherriesseriousvisualappeal!Thefruits,similarinsizeandshapetolarge,longolives,scorehighintastetests.Plantsneedtobestakedorcaged.
65Days-EarlySeason
Indeterminate
OpenPollinated
RAPUNZEL
TomatoGrowersSeeds
Cherry -Justlikeitsfairytalenamesake,Rapunzelputsout long, cascading trusses, each with up to 40 sweet,brightredcherrytomatoesthatkeepcomingallsummerlong.The longstemsarequite impressivewhenpickedfully loaded with tomatoes, which can be enjoyedindividuallyastheyripen.Plantsneedtobestakedorcaged.
70Days-EarlySeason
Indeterminate
Yes
Hybrid
SUNGOLD
TomatoGrowersSeeds
Cherry - Very sweet, bright golden orange cherrytomatoes taste not just sugary but also fruity anddelicious. Try these for a real taste treat, you won'tbelieve you're eating tomatoes! Vigorous plants, thesetall plants bear long clusters of beautiful golden fruit.The taste can't be beat. High resistance to fusarium wilt and tobacco mosaic virus. Plantsneedtobestakedorcaged. Plantsneedtobestakedorcaged.
Highly
DiseaseResistant
57Days–EarlySeason
Indeterminate
Hybrid
Hybrid
SUPERSWEET100
Burpee
Cherry - Scarlet red, sweet cherry-sized fruits areproduced on long clusters right up to frost. Fruitproducessteadilythroughoutthegrowingseason.Plant produces in a wide variety of climates, and isdroughtandheattolerant.Cangrowupto10”tall.Plantsneedtobestakedorcaged. Di
seaseResistant
70Days–EarlySeason
Indeterminate
Hybrid
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