TOMATOES A to C - Solana Seeds

Tomatoes - A to C


All prices are in canadian dollars.

Tomatoes   (Lycopersicon esculentum, and L. pimpinellifolium)

-All tomato varieties are open pollinated (no hybrids)
-All are indeterminate unless stated otherwise

"High seed purity" means:
- Flowers were isolated by hand using the bagging method.
- This method is used to prevent cross pollination of tomato varieties with exposed pistils (potato leafs, currants and some others).
- Requires extra work (thus the smaller packets and the higher prices).

No mention = Average to good purity:
- Varieties spaced 3 to 4 m apart (9 to 12 feet), grown on an isolated lot separated by a 3 m-high hedge from flowers and ornamentals.
- The lot was checked for pollinators, and they were quite infrequent in this area.
- This is for the normal tomato types, with retracted pistils, not easily prone to cross pollination.

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ABC Potato Leaf

Dwarf potato leaf type for small gardens, pots or hanging baskets. Small cherry-size, red fruits with pointed bellies. Good sweet, fruity flavor. Ornamental value. Plant will cascade down if not staked. Semi-determinate: a first harvest is followed by a second one spanning the rest of the season. 70 days. Rare.
Sold out.

Amana Orange

Large, peach-colored fruits reaching 450 g (1 lb). Round, slightly flattened, nice looking, quite smooth with few cracking. Fleshy and tender. Sweet, subtle, slightly tangy flavor. These tomatoes are very tender and are easily bruised. But if you carefully handle them they will be fine. Around 75 days.
Packets of 20 seeds: $1,99

Amish Cherry
Orange cherry tomato with an rather unusual tart taste, almost like cranberries. Fleshy. These would probably make a good tomato jam. Large, vigorous plants covered with tiny golden hairs. Grown by the Amish community in the US. 75 days. Lower germination (60%), but packet increased to 35 seeds.
Packet of 35 seeds: $1,99

Amish Paste
Heirloom variety grown by the Amish and rediscovered in Wisconsin. Paste type with red flesh, few seeds and renowned flavor. Oval, slightly elongated shape. Medium size. 85 days.
Packet of 25 seeds: $2,49

Ananas Noire

One of the most unusual coloration, going from dark red to green with shades of yellow in between. Stunning. Click pictures for details. Greenish flesh with red markings. Fruity, spicy taste is reminiscent of both black and bicolor tomatoes. Flavor also changes inside the same fruit. Large size. 80 days. Rare.
Packet of 15 seeds: $2,99

Anna Russian
Tender, sweet and juicy fruits. Oxheart type with pinkish red, elongated fruits. Wispy plants. Very smooth flesh and outstanding flavor. Wait until fruits are really ripe. An excellent variety. 65-75 days.
Packet of 20 seeds: $2,49

Arbuznyi

Stunning tomato showing a unique pattern of lines similar to watermelons, hence the name Arbuznyi (watermelon in Russian). Beautiful dark red-brownish fruits with green shoulders. Click thumbnails for details. Medium to large, beefsteak-style, flattened and slightly ribbed. Delicious, tender flesh. Sweet, aromatic flavor. Early, one of the first in 2007. Productive. 65-75 days. Medium size plants (1 m). Rare russian variety.
Packet of 5 seeds: $2,99

Armenian

Large to very large orangy-red tomato with sweet, fruity taste. Quite tasty for a large bicolor. Can become very large, at about 11 cm and 500 grams. Slightly ribbed, flattened, sometimes lobed. Renowned for its concentrated taste. Rare heirloom. 85 days. Packet of 10 seeds: $2,99

Aunt Gertie’s Gold

Renowned tomato variety often ranked among the 10 best american heirlooms. Bright, deep orange fruits with highly pigmented flesh. Very tender, silky and juicy. Intense, very concentrated fruity flavor. Vigorous potato leaf plants, reaching 2 m. Late, 85-90 days. From the Appalachian mountains (US). High seed purity (bagging method).
Packet of 10 seeds: $2,99

Aunt Ruby's   (Aunt Ruby's German Green)
Big beefsteak-size green fruits with beautiful emerald gel inside. Stays lime green, even at maturity, with pink stripes. Spicy taste. Packet is 15 seeds: $1,99

A. R. German Cherry      (Aunt Ruby's German Cherry)

A smaller selection of the Aunt Ruby's German Green with cherry-size tomatoes looking like miniature beefsteak tomatoes. Nice spicy flavor. A few percent have red fruits (not fully stabilized). 70 days. Rare.
Packet of 20 seeds: $1,99


Babywine

Nice looking, small plum shaped pink tomatoes. Slightly angular. 4 to 6 cm. Firm and fleshy. For fresh eating or sauces. Tall potato leaf plants reaching 2 m or more. Long production, until frosts. 75 days. Rare.
Packet of 20 seeds: $2,99

Tomato Balerina

Long paste type growing on very short, determinate plants (50 cm high). Long fruits reach about 10 cm long.   Rare variety from Russia. 70-80 days. Determinate.
Packet of 10 seeds: $2,99

Bali
Red-pink, heavily ribbed, flattened fruits. Very juicy. Medium-small size, about 7-8 cm. Fruits must be eaten soon after harvest. Tropical variety tolerant to some diseases. Determinate. Rather compact plants (1,2 m). About 75 days. Packet of 20 seeds: $1,99

Banana Legs (Yellow Banana)

Determinate. Long, yellow fruits, 10 to 15 cm long. Compact, productive plants. Low acidity, light taste. 75 days. Sold out.

For a similar variety, see Yellow Bell or Powers.


Beauty King

Striped type with golden skin and reddish markings. Similar to Beauty Queen, but with larger fruits. Great seed purity, flowers were isolated using the bagging method. Sorry, limited stock (packet is 5 seeds). Around 80 days. Rare variety!
Packet of 5 seeds: $2,99

Bibor

Large cherry (or cocktail) tomato about 4 to 5 cm, bright red, nicely flavored: tangy, sweet and aromatic. Tomatoes grow in clusters of 8 to 10. Medium early.
Packet of 20 seeds: $1,99

Big Rainbow

Large to very large tomatoes blushing gradually from pale yellow to bright red. So you get on the same plant differently colored tomatoes at the same time (thus the name). Sweet flavor, meaty, few seeds. Can weigh up to 1 kilo and reach the size of a grapefruit. Old Amish heirloom. 90 days.
Packet of 15 seeds: $2,49

Big Yellow Zebra (Pork Chop)

Another Zebra type, this time with yellow skin covered with darker yellow stripes. It is also larger than Green Zebra. Good fresh, lemony and tangy taste. Pale yellow, silky flesh. Round, lobed, large size. Hard to find. Also know as "Pork Chop". Rare! High seed purity. 75 days.
Sold out.

Big Zebra

Very large tomato with strange orange-golden hue and green stripes. Striking. Green flesh marbled with red. Tangy, fresh taste like Green Zebra. Very ripe fruits will almost turn red. 85 days.
Packet of 10 seeds: $1,99

Bisignano 2

Rich flavored italian variety, nice for making sauces. Elongated or pear shaped, fleshy fruits, about 7 to 10 cm long. Italian heirloom renowned for its flavor. 80 days.
Packet of 20 seeds: $1,99

Black

Indeterminate variety with dark red, brownish fruits. Flavor is rich and unique. Fruits are 2-3". 85 days.
Packet of 20 seeds : $1,99

Black Brandywine (True Black Brandywine)

Brandywine type with dark red-purplish skin and green shoulders. Rich, complex flavor. Variable in shape, usually round and somewhat flattened. Medium to large size. Potato leaf type. This is the original Black Brandywine, also known as "True Black Brandywine"*.80-90 days. Packet of 10 seeds: $2,49

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Black Cherry

Beautiful dark brown cherry tomato with some purplish hues. Click thumbnails for larger view. Very nice flavor! Large cherry size (cocktail tomato). Mix them with other cherry types for a colorful display. 65 days.
Packet of 20 seeds: $2,49

Black from Tula

Nice looking, uniform fruits without almost any defects and with an excellent taste. Rich, complex flavor with fruity undertones. This is without a doubt one of the tastiest black tomatoes. Firm fruits. Round, medium size. 80-85 days. Packet of 20 seeds: $1,99

Black Krim

Medium size tomatoes with brownish red skin and green shoulders. Flesh is dark red with greenish gel, with a rich, sometimes salty flavor. From the Black Sea region of Russia 70-90 days.
Packet of 20 seeds: $1,99

Black Plum
Dark red, brownish plum tomato. Oval shape, medium size. Very productive. Tall plants. From Russia.
Packet is 20 seeds: $1,99

Black Prince

Dark red tomato with strong flavor, but a bit sweeter than the Black variety. Medium size, round.
Packet of 20 seeds: $1,99

Black Sea Man

Black variety with a rich tomato flavor showing a hint of saltiness. Dark red, purplish fruits with green shoulders. Nice marbled flesh. Medium size. Good production. This is the Black sea man strain with standard leaves. 75 days. Determinate.
Packet of 20 seeds: $1,99

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Black Zebra
No, this is not a GMO, only a weird twist on the green zebra variety. Dark crimson skin striped in green (click on photos). One of the most bizarre tomatoes. For more flavor, fruits can be picked before complete ripeness. Round, medium size. 80 days. See also "Black Zebra Cherry" below.
Packet of 15 seeds: $1,99

Black Zebra Cherry

Cocktail size tomato with dark red skin and green stripes. So basically, a smaller version of Black Zebra. Tomatoes are amazingly firm, but they are also very good tasting (tangy-fruity). Round, 3-4 cm wide fruits with dark red flesh. Compact plants, about 40 cm high, determinate. About 70 days. Rare, hard-to-find variety!
Packet of 15 seeds: $2,99

Blanche du Quebec

Quebec variety with pale yellow, medium size fruits. Lightly flavored, no acidity. Round fruits, slightly flattened, 5 to 8 cm wide. Compact plants, sturdy, with rugose foliage. About 75 cm high. Determinate type, around 75 days.
Packet of 15 seeds: $1,99

Boars Hoof
Nice purplish tomato, the shape and size of an egg. New variety from California, potato leaf type (var. grandifolium). High seed purity. Around 80 days. Rare!
Packet of 15 seeds: $2,49

For a very similar type, see also below Evans Purple Pear.

Box Car Willie
Heirloom favorite with big red beefsteak fruits and good old-fashioned flavor. Limited quantity.
Small packet of 10 seeds: $1,99

Brad's Black Heart

A black oxheart! Large fruits, oxheart type, with plenty of tender, juicy flesh. Delicious. Nice, rich aromatic flavor. Skin color is dark red with purplish hues. Slightly variable shape, usually like a fat strawberry. Medium size plants, about 1 m tall. Recently selected by Bradley Gates from California. 90 days.
Packet of 10 seeds: $2,99

Brandywine
Indeterminate variety renowned for its outstanding flavor and its large meaty fruits. A heirloom classic worth a try. This is the Pink Brandywine strain. 80 days.
Packet of 20 seeds: $2,49

Brown Berry   (Chocolate Cherry)

Wonderful brownish red cocktail cherry. Very beautiful shade of dark red. High quality, no defects. Does not crack. Keeps for long too. Pleasant aromatic flavor. An almost perfect tomato! This one has a very good commercial potential for producers. High seed purity. 70 days.
Packet of 20 seeds: $2,49

Burracker's Favorite         Back!

A very large bicolor than can reach almost one kilogram (2 lbs), with a nice, sweet fruity flavor. Huge golden fruits with red bellies and some marbling. From the Appalachian mountains, Blue Ridge, Virginia. 90 days. Limited supply.
Packet of 5 seeds: $2,99

Cabernet

A grape tomato type with globular, small red fruits about 3 to 3,5 cm long, growing in clusters of twenty or more. Pear-shaped to oval. Huge plants that can reach more than 2,50 m high. Good yields that go on late into the season. 70 days. Rare.
Packet of 30 seeds: $1,99

Calabash Purple    (Purple Calabash)
A real deep purplish color on a heavily ribbed fruits makes this one pretty unique. And also there is the superb flavor, almost as if the fruits were macerated in wine. They make a delicious sauce. Very old variety grown since the 16th century. 85 days.
Packet of 20 seeds: $2,99

Tomato Campbell 33     (Campbell 33 OP)

Selected by Campbell, famous for its tomato soup. Red globes, slightly flattened, medium size (200-250 g). Good production. Can be used fresh (sandwich, salads, etc.) or for transformation (tomato soup, canning). Resistant VF (verticillium, fusarium). Crask resistant, smooth fruits. Determinate. Early. 70 days.
Packet of 25 seeds: $1,99

Canabec Rouge

Quebec variety with medium-size red fruits (5-6 cm). Round to oval fruits, smooth, beautiful and of nice quality, show no cracking. Good, sweet-aromatic flavor. Bred in Quebec by Roger Doucet. Determinate. Well adapted to short seasons and/or cool temperatures. 65-70 days.
Packet of 25 seeds: $2,49

Canabec Super

Nice, balanced flavor with a hint of saltiness. Round, flattened fruits. Medium to large size. Looks very much like a greek tomato (Thessaloniki) except for the color. Good production. Compact plants, about 80 cm high. Selected in Quebec for its tolerance to cold weather during spring. Early. (75 days ?).
Packet of 20 seeds: $1,99

Candystripes     (Old Yellow Candystripes)
Yellow, salad size fruits with pink markings reminiscent of those of candies. Rounded shape. Sweet flavor with good acidity. Productive plants. Packet of 25 seeds: $1.49

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Canestrino no 1

Italian paste with unusual 3 lobed shape, like a small basket (hence the name in italian). Smooth and uniform, very nice quality. Grown in Tuscany and in the provinces of Pisa and Livorno. Makes a good pasta sauce. 73 days. Rare in North America.
Packet of 25 seeds: $1,99

Caspian Pink

Large pink tomato from Russia, well adapted to Canadian climate. Large pink beefsteak, quite flattened. Up to 1 kilo. Excellent taste! A gourmet tomato. 80 days.
Packet of 10 seeds: $2,99

Cherokee Chocolate

Brownish red beefsteak with very nice, sweet flavor. Big, 7 to 10 cm. Said to be a sport from Cherokee Purple. 80 days.
Packet of 10 seeds: $2,49

Cherokee Purple
Dark red, brownish tomato with green shoulders. Beefsteak size (large). Nice, complex spicy flavor, some say smoky. Cultivated by the Cherokees (1890, Tennessee). $1,99

Cherokee Green    (Green Cherokee)

Medium to large size green fruits with nice lime green pulp. Mild flavored, low acidity. Around 85 days. Limited supply. Packet of 10 seeds: $2,49

Chianti Rose

Wow! Without a doubt, one of the best tasting tomato around! Incredible flavor, delicious and bursting with taste. To be ranked up there with Brandywine and Prudens Purple. Potato-leaf type. Beefsteak style tomato, medium to large, with deep pink-reddish skin. Early enough to be grown in the north, at around 80 days. Said to be tolerant to cool or bad conditions. High seed purity (hand bagged flowers). Exceptional flavor.
Packet of 10 seeds: $2,99

Chinese

Smooth, nice looking bright red fruits. Tasty. Round shape, 5 to 7 cm wide, with smooth skin. Very few blemishes or cracking. Early and high yielding. Extended harvest: one of the firsts, and the lasts, to bear fruits. Nice flavor. 60-65 days.
Sold out.

Christmas Grape         (Grappe de Noel)
Tight clusters of 10 to 12 cherry tomatoes on tumbling stems. Good for pots, but can grow more than 1 m long. Use a large pot and make sure you have enough space. 75-80 days.
Packet of 25 seeds: $1,99

Copia

Large, finely striped fruits with marbled flesh. Said to be a cross between Green Zebra and Marvel Striped. Large to very large (8-12 cm), round, flattened, ribbed. California. 85 days.
Packet of 20 seeds: $1,99

Cosmonaut Volkov    (Cosmonaut Volkov)

An underestimated variety, much earlier, productive and tastier than many other reds! Old time flavor with a sharp edge. Adapted to cold or poor conditions. Does better here in Quebec than for instance Box Car Willie. From Ukraine, named after their cosmonaut. Early: 65-75 days. Limited quantities.
Packet of 15 seeds: $2,99

Costoluto Fiorentino
Deeply ribbed, flattened fruits used in Italy for sauce making. Similar to Costoluto Genovese below. Medium size. 90 days. Packet of 25 seeds: $1,99

Costoluto Genovese
Large, bright red beefsteaks, deeply ribbed (costoluto) and slightly flattened. Well balanced, rich flavor. Can be eaten fresh or to make tomato juice or for cooking. Vigorous plants, medium size, productive. Tolerant to droughts and some illnesses. From the italian riviera, where it has been used for decades to make pasta sauce, especially in the Piedmont region. 80 days.
Packet of 25 seeds: $1,99

Cream Sausage

A beautiful white Roma paste tomato. Nice smooth, waxy skin, with very few defects. Mild flavor, low acidity. Ivory to cream colored. For fresh eating or to prepare a white sauce. Bushy plants are productive. 80 days.
Packet of 20 seeds: $1,99

Cuor di Bue       (Oxheart, Coeur de Boeuf)
Large oxheart type in the shape of a strawberry, or a top, or, as you might have guessed, an oxheart ("cuor di bue" meaning "oxheart"). Pink-red fruits, large size, with ribbed shoulders. Very good flavor. Also known as "Cuor de Toro", "Oxheart", "Bull's Heart", "Italian Oxheart" or "Oxheart Giant". 85 days. From Italy, brought to immigrants in America in 1925. Packet of 25 seeds: $1,49

Currant tomatoes     (Lycopersicon pimpinellifolium)

An altogether different species with tiny, blueberry-size tomatoes on big sprawling plants.
3 strains: Red, yellow and white.

Red Currant     (Mini Rouge, Petit Moineau)       (Lycopersicon pimpinellifolium)

Tiny red fruits on huge sprawling plants makes this one unique. Only 1 cm in diameter. Flavor is fruity and concentrated. From Mexico, where it still grows wild. On the picture, left is Red Currant, middle is Matt's Wild Cherry and right is standard cherry tomato. Tall, large plants, needing lots of space, harder to keep them pruned and well behaved (will often get bushy). Height: 1,5 m and more. Will often reseeds itself. A different tomato species: Lycopersicon pimpinellifolium.
Packet of 20 seeds: $2,99

White Currant      (Mini Blanche, Coyote)

Tiny yellow-white tomatoes with incredibly sweet taste! Smaller than cherry tomatoes, at only 1,6 cm. Renowned flavor. Around 70 days.
Packet of 15 seeds: $1,99

Yellow Currant      (Mini Jaune, Gold Currant)

Small clusters of tiny golden yellow tomatoes, about 1,6 cm in diameter. Sweet fruity flavor. Tomato shown on picture is life size. Around 70 days.
Packet of 15 seeds: $1,99

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