If you want to grow tomatoes that are unique and wonderful, check out the catalog.
Here are some of the varieties I've had success with over the years or have had friends succeed with the tomatoes.
'Aker's Plum' is named for my late friend Carl Aker of Monroeville.
Aker’s Plum is named for my late friend Carl Aker from Monroeville.
'Anthony's Passionate Heart' is a tribute to Anthony Bourdain.
'Aurora' is named for my home town, I have to grow it!
'Black Ethiopian' is a tasty dark tomato from the Ukraine.
'Chocolate Stripes' is beautiful and filled with flavor.
Some people love 'Cindy's West Virginia' more than any other tomato.
I gave away 'Clint Eastwood's Rowdy Red ' seeds years ago at the Home and Garden and gardeners loved the variety.
'Dagma's Perfection' is a golden tomato named for Dagma Lacey the co-founder of the company.
If growing in containers is your thing, check out the dwarf series, there's some really good culitvars listed.
'Eva Purple Ball' has been part of my garden for decades, it's the size of a tennis ball and will fall off the vine when ripe. Great flavor from a tomato dating back to the 1800's.
'Heart of Samobor' is originally from a small mining town of Samobor in Croatia.
'Les's Sweet Japanese' is just that, a sweet tomato to die for.
'San Marzano Redorta' is a favorite of Mrs. Know-It All (Denise Schreiber).
That's just the tip of the iceberg.
There are lots of different reasons to choose a tomato variety. Sometimes it's just a name that makes you try, a connection to another gardener or a recommendation.
I enjoy spending time reading about all the different varieties offered by TomatoFest and always add something new for spring planting.
