Are you in need of new and different tomato varieties to round out your crop portfolio? Scan the photo gallery below for a selection of fresh choices from leading seed breeders and distributors.
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Bellatrix (PanAmerican Seed)
‘Bellatrix’ is a determinate red Roma, paste tomato. It ripens in a short period of time, allowing for a large harvest. Matures from transplant in 65 to 70 days.
A productive semi-determinate, slicing tomato that sets beautiful, glossy, deep-orange fruit. The firm, round fruit weigh 6 to 7 ounces and have excellent flavor and high levels of beta carotene. Plants perform well in open field and protected culture. Matures in 75 days.
‘Camaro’ produces early maturing, extra-large, firm, red, globe-shaped fruit on mid-compact, determinate plants. The setting and size is good through the plant. It has a final high-yield potential. Due to the plant's habit, pruning is either unnecessary or should be low. The deep-red fruit has smooth shoulders and performs well for both vine ripe and mature green gassing. Matures in 73 days.
‘Chef’s Choice Striped F1’ is a globe-shaped tomato that is yellow with pink-red stripes. The average weight is 6 to 7 ounces. This variety is perfect for the fresh market. Matures in 75 days.
‘Chef’s Choice Yellow F1’ is an AAS Regional winner! A delicious, 10-ounce yellow beefsteak with a sweet citrus flavor. An ideal choice for fresh market. Matures in 90 days.
‘Davinci’ is an elongated Saladette tomato. Its crimson gene makes the color stand out for an attractive appearance. It offers high-yield potential and quality fruit. A comprehensive disease package is a bonus! This is an early maturing Roma variety.
‘GinFiz’ combines the delicious flavor, texture, and color of ‘Striped German’ with the disease resistance and productivity of modern hybrids. The fruit average is 10 to 14 ounces (283 to 397 grams) and exhibit minimal cracking. This heirloom variety exhibits excellent early fruit yields and incorpo-rates leaf mold resistance for improved high tunnel production. ‘GinFiz’ is a generative plant and benefits from grafting and single leader production.
Disease package: ToMV (0-2), ToANV, Ff (A-E), Va (0), Vd: (0), For
‘Green Zebra’ is yellow with dark-green, vertical stripes. The flesh is an emerald-green. This determinate variety is very productive. A nice pick for fresh market. Matures in 75 to 90 days.
‘Hot Streak’ produces beautiful 6- to 12-ounce fruits with red skin and bold, yellow stripes. They are firm with excellent flavor. Fruit set is very consistent all the way up the vine for a productive season. These striped beefsteaks are indeterminate and exhibit a long shelf life. Matures in 70 days.
Disease package: HR: F(2), For, Sbl, Sl, Ss, Pi, Ff (A-E), ToMV, TSWV, V
‘Inca’ is a blocky, elongated Saladette, Roma hybrid. It produces large and extra-large, firm fruit that are a deep-red color. The plants are medium compact, have mid cover and, although concentrated, can set more continuously than other types in this class. ‘Inca’ is highly adaptable and can be used in multiple slots and regions across the eastern US. It matures early and has a good shelf life.
‘Kuzco’ is a high-yielding, well-adapted, determinate Saladette that can offer market-leading earliness, especially under cooler setting conditions. The resistance package offers protection against Fusarium race 3 and tomato spotted wilt virus, which has the potential to increase crop security. An early to mid-maturing variety.
‘Lemon Boy Plus’ was a pleasant surprise for us at Johnny's Research Farm. Impressive yields of firm, blemish-free fruit in a golden-yellow beefsteak, indeterminate! The size, very consistent at 7 to 8 ounces, and unlike many bland yellow tomatoes, ‘Lemon Boy Plus’ has a delightful tangy note to compliment its sweetness. Fruits deliver even more flavor punch when harvested on the early side, (when the skin is lighter yellow). It’s widely adapted with disease resistance for a broad range of climates. A great option for the high tunnel as well. Matures in 75 days.
Disease package: HR: Aal, F (3), For, Sb, Sl, Sls, ToMV, IR: Ff, N
‘Patsy’ displays a continuous yield of attractive large to extra-large fruits. It has a clean blossom and deep-crimson interior color. A great variety for multiple picks and a strong determinate plant. A widely adapted fresh market favorite for the East Coast of the U.S. Matures in 75 days.
Disease package: HR: Fol (1,2), Va, TSWV, For, IR: TYLCV
Rambler (Sakata Seed America | Gowan Seed | Rupp Seeds)
‘Rambler’ is an adaptable, high-quality hybrid, determinate salad variety. It features a high yield potential of jumbo and extra-large fruit. Fruit size, color, quality and firmness is excellent. Suited for both mature green and vine ripe markets. The plants are medium-tall and benefit from light to no pruning. Matures in 68 to 72 days.
Disease package: HR: Aal, Fol (1-3), For, Va (1), Vd (1), IR: Sbl, Sl, Ss, TSWV
‘RuBee Dawn F1’ is a deep-oblate fruit with slightly curved shoulders and deep-red color. These compact indeterminate plants yield 8 to 12 ounces. The large firm fruit are excellent for slicing with beautiful internal color and well-balanced mild flavor. Plants perform well in open field and protected culture. Matures in 57 days.
Disease package: HR: Aal, Fol (1,2) For, Pf (A-E), ToMV (0,1), Va (1), Vd (1), IR: Mi, Sbl, Sl, Ss
STM2255 (Sakata Seed America | Gowan Seed | Rupp Seeds)
‘STM2255’ is a very versatile and adaptable hybrid. It’s a determinate salad variety with high-yield potential and good vine-ripe flavor. Fruit are an attractive red color, firm, and have a good shelf life. Ideal for mature green and vine-ripe markets. The plants are medium tall, have mid-cover, and benefit from pruning. Potential to be used in multiple slots and regions across the Eastern U.S. Matures in 68 to 73 days.
Disease package: HR: Aal, Fol (1, 2), For, Va (1), Vd (1), IR: Sbl, Sl, Ss, TSWV, TYLCV Is
An orange "dipper" tomato with an elongated fruit that’s easily held to eat. This unique shape is eye-catching and makes for a delicious indeterminate. Performs well in field production as well as high tunnels. Prune plant to 1 to 2 leaders to increase fruit size up to 3 to 4 inches (8 to 10 centimeters) long. Matures in 60 to 65 days from transplant.
‘Thunderbird’ is a round, red hybrid. It is a high yielding hot-set variety. A strong plant with good cover. The fruit are very firm with good shelf life. This variety has both vine‐ripe and mature green potential. Matures in 72 to 75 days.
Disease package: HR: Aal, Fol (1‐3), For, Va (1), Vd (1), IR: Sbl, Sl, SS, TYLCV Is
A sweet, yellow variety with large potato leaves that provide extra shade for the fruits. ‘Yellow Perfection’ is juicy and delicious, ideal for fresh market. Matures in 75 days.
