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Kellogg’s Breakfast Tomato

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100 Days
25 Seeds
Originally grown in West Virginia and introduced by Darrell Kellogg of Redford Michigan. These indeterminate tomatoes grow 1-2 pounds of brilliant orange slicing tomatoes with a fantastic sugar to acid ratio and have a great rich tomato flavour. 
Growing Directions
Sow seeds 1/4″ deep, indoors, 6 weeks before last frost. Transplant or sow directly outdoors, 3-4 feet apart, when all chance of frost has passed. Benefits from organic compost or manure amended soil. Stake or cage for support.

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Costoluto Genovese Tomato

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75 Days from transplant.

25 Seeds

This deeply ribbed squat Italian heirloom tomato has been passed down since the 1800’s. Known for its incredible tomato flavour and used for sauces and pastes all along the mediterranean, this tomato is fabulous in salads, sandwiches, bruschetta and sauces alike. This indeterminate tomato will produce incredible amounts of delicious fruits weighing up to a 3/4 of a lb. Loves heat and is very tolerant of neglect.

Growing Directions.

Sew seeds 1/4″ deep indoors 6 weeks before last frost. Transplant 3-4′ apart in full sun after all chance of frost has past. Plants will benefit from organic fertilizer/ compost. Water consistent amounts at consistent times by ground only avoiding splashing onto leaves.

 

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Radiator Charlie’s Mortgage Lifter Tomato

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25 Seeds

85 Days

Bred by MC Byles aka Charlie, in West Virginia back in the 1940’s,where it is told that he sold the plants for a dollar and paid off his mortgage in 6 years. This indeterminate beefsteak tomato will produce 1 lb.+ pinkish red fruits with exceptional tomato taste and flavour.

Growing Directions

Sow seeds 1/4″ deep inside 4 weeks before last frost. Transplant outside 24-36″ apart in full sun. Fertilize with organic fertilizer and support with cage.

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Amish Paste Tomato

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Amish Paste Tomato seeds

85 Days

25 Seeds.

Originally from the Amish colony of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1870. This Indeterminate paste tomato packs great flavour, and is heavy producer of plum, ox heart shaped, meaty, bright red 8-10 oz fruits, that are fantastic for sauces, salsa or canning. Sought after by many avid tomato growers for all of its fantastic attributes.

Growing Directions.

Sow seeds 1/4″ deep, indoors, 4 weeks before last frost. Transplant or sow directly outdoors 36″ apart, when soil is warm and all chance of frost has past. Benefits from rich organic soil and organic fish fertilizer when needed. Support with stake or basket.

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Mark Twain Tomato

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Mark Twain Tomato seeds

85 Days

25 Seeds

This indeterminate slicing tomato named after the famed 1800’s author, who disliked tomatoes, is fantastic for eating fresh in sandwiches or salads. Growing as big as 24 ounces, these oblate shaped, crack resistant, full flavoured, deep red tomatoes are rare and don’t take a lot of handling once harvested, so be sure to eat them soon after.

Growing Directions.

Sow seeds 1/4″ deep indoors, 6 weeks before last frost. Transplant or sow directly outdoors, in full sun, 3″ apart, when soil is warm and all chance of frost has past. Benefits from organic compost amended soil. Support with stake or basket.

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German Johnson Tomato

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German Johnson Tomato seeds

80 Days

25 Seeds

Originally from North Carolina and one of the four varieties used to breed the famous Radiator Charlie’s Mortgage Lifter tomato back in the late 1920’s. This pink, beefsteak type, indeterminate tomato produces fruits with yellow markings on its shoulders, weighing up to and over a pound. Old fashioned tomato taste with low acidity and a hint of sweetness, great for making sandwiches, salads or even canning.

Growing Directions.

Sow seeds 1/4″ deep, indoors 6 weeks before last frost. Transplant or sow directly outdoors, 3 feet apart, in full sun, when ground is warm, and all chance of frost has past. Benefits from compost amended soil, and support from a stake or cage.

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Cherokee Purple Beefsteak Tomato

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80 Days from Transplant

25 Seeds

This tomato originated from the Cherokee nation in Tennessee in 1890.
This very heavy producing variety, with fruits surpassing 12-16 oz., is a favorite of avid tomato growers. Producing colors of purplish brown to green shoulders these tomatoes are prized for their robust rich tomato flavour. Great for slicing, salads, soups and even sauces. Indeterminate variety with fantastic disease resistance.

Growing Directions

Sow seeds 1/4″ deep, indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Transplant or sow directly outdoors 36-48″ apart in full sun, when ground is warm and all chance of frost has past. Fertilize with fish emulsion.
Support with strong stake as the heavy fruits will topple most cages.

 

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Mexico Midget Tomato

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66 Days

25 seeds

Barney Layman’s brother transported hay between Texas and Mexico and found this variety growing wild on the side of the road. This Indeterminate will prolifically produce handfuls of 1/2-3/4″ tiny little flavour packed tomatoes half the size of your typical cherry variety. The plant itself will grow to unbelievable lengths,continually producing more and more fruits. Typically these don’t make it to the table, as everyone agrees they are some of the tastiest there are.

Growing Directions

Sow seeds 1/4″ deep, indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Transplant or sow directly outside 36″ apart, in full sun, when all chance off frost has past. Support with tall stakes or tall trellis, as cages are typically too short for this variety. Benefits from a fish emulsion,compost or manure.

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San Marzano Tomato (Short)

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 San Marzano Tomato seed

80 Days

25 Seeds

Originally from the town of San Marzano sul Sarno, Italy, and grown in volcanic soil below Mount Vesuvius. These paste tomatoes grow plum shaped 4-6 oz. tomatoes and are the only choice of Italian farmers for canning to make their famed tomato sauce. San Marzano’s have firm walls, few seeds and minimal juice and are sweeter, stronger and less acidic then the hybrid Roma created from San Marzanos. This determinate, short variety is not only easy to harvest because of its height but is also resistant to cracking, the skin is easily removed and they store very well.

Growing Directions

Sow seeds 1/4″ deep indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Transplant or sow directly outdoors 12-18″ apart in full sun when ground is warm and all chance of frost has past. Plants will benefit from compost or manure soil amendment. Support with stake or cage.

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Amana Orange Tomato

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80 Days

25 Seeds

The German Pietists first homesteaded the Amana Villages in Iowa back in 1856 and have been growing tomatoes from their homeland since immigrating. This big bright orange Indeterminate Beefsteak tomato is a deliciously sweet and has a milder flavour and has a slight citrus finish. Looks great in any salad and makes a good slicer with salt and pepper.

Growing Directions

Sow seeds 1/4″ deep, inside 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant or sow directly 18″-24″ apart outside when ground is warm and all chance of frost has past. Plants will benefit from an organic fish fertilizer. Support with stake or cage.