Tomato Guide

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LATE season. Med. large, uniform, firm red fruit up to 1 lb. or more. Heavy crop. Excellent quality.
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BEEFMASTER
Extra large, meaty, deep red fruit up to 2 1/2 lbs. or more.
BEEFSTEAK
Meaty, bright red, 12 oz. fruit.
BETTER BOY
Globe shaped fruit up to 1 lb. High yielder. Outstanding variety.
73
BIG BEEF
Early maturity, superior disease tolerance, bears twice as many fruit of x-large varieties in its class.
65
BLACK CHERRY
This is the first true black cherry tomato that has the classic black tomato flavor.
BLACK KRIM
3-4” beefsteak slightly flattened dark red, maroon, deep green shoulders. Fantastic, intense, slightly salty taste.
70
BLACK PRINCE
Round, black-brown skin, 5 oz., sweet and rich, early large crop, very productive.
72
BLACK ZEBRA
3-4 oz. deep burgundy fruit has jagged green stripes on the outside; solid mahogany flesh inside. Sweet and juicy.
75-78
BRANDY BOY
Excellent slicing tomato. 4-5 times the yield of Brandywine, 14 oz.
90-100
BRANDYWINE
A very fine-flavored tomato. Vigorous, good yields of large, firm, rose-pink fruits. 1 1/2 lbs.
87
BULLS HEART
Produces good yields of giant 2 lb. and large pink oxheart tomatoes. Very sweet and flavorful.
80
CASPIAN PINK
Russian, large pink fruit, 10 - 12 oz., sweet, rich flavor.
80-90
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CELEBRITY
Firm, large 5-7 oz. fruit with exceptional flavor.
62
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CHAMPION
Bred especially for sandwiches. High yields, excellent performer. 10 oz. fruit.
CHEROKEE PURPLE
10-12 oz. fruit. Dusky pink skinned fruit with dark shoulders. Rich full flavor compare to Brandywine.
EARLY GIRL
Strong indeterminate vine. Very early. Fruit size 4-6 oz.
72-90
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FANTASTIC
Beefsteak-type tomato produces and abundance of 3-5” fruit.
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FOURTH OF JULY
Producing small, luscious fruits, Fourth of July is one of the earliest producing cherry tomatoes you can grow.
80
GERMAN JOHNSON
Large, slightly ribbed pink-red fruit avg 1 lb. Meaty w/few seeds, really excellent flavor. Perfect for sandwiches.
85
GOLIATH
Grown since the late 1800’s. Huge fruit to 3 lbs. Dark pink, ribbed, few seeds, and very sweet w/acid component.
78
GREEN ZEBRA
Produces good yields of 3 oz. green tomatoes with dark green stripes. Old fashioned tomato flavor. Stays green.
HEARTLAND
Compact plants 6-8 oz. fruit. Excellent garden performance.
85
HILLBILLY
From W. Virginia, huge bicolored fruit is yellow-orange w/red streaking. 1 - 2 lbs., sweet and fruity flavor.
67
ISIS CANDY
Yellow-gold cherry tomatoes w/red marbling. 3/4” fruit, sweet, rich, and fruity.
90
JAPANESE TRIFELE
Black pear-shaped variety from Russia, excellent sweet and complex flavor.
66
JELLY BEAN
Fantastic sweet flavor, grape-sized fruit resists cracking.
64
JETSETTER
EARLY season. 8-10 oz. Great for short season, disease resistant, Good, rich flavor with high yields.
JUBILEE
Meaty, bright golden-orange fruit of medium size, non-acidic.
60
JULIET
Heavy yields of sweet, red, 1 oz. oblong fruit. Crack resistant.
80
KELLOGG’S
BREAKFAST
Very large 1-2lb beefsteak with orange skin, few seeds and a tangy, rich flavor.
76
LA ROMA
Large 5-8 oz. fruit, excellent for tomato paste, cooking. Vigorous plant with excellent disease resistance.
68
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LEMON BOY
Lemon yellow with large harvests 8-12 oz. Outstanding flavor, mild and sweet yet tangy. Most popular.
60
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MOMOTARO
Round 8 oz. fruit has a slight pink tinge and a delicious classic tomato flavor.
70
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MORTGAGE LIFTER
Produces good yields of 1 - 2 lbs. beefsteak tomatoes. Sweet, rich flavor, turns deep pink when mature.
56
MR STRIPEY
Huge crops of red fruits with clearly defined yellow-orange stripes. 1 1/2 to 2” fruit have a rich, tangy flavor.
80
ORANGE
STRAWBERRY
Large orange oxheart, 8 oz. to 1 lb. Exceptionally rich and sweet flavor with just the right amount of acid.
PATIO
Great for containers, only 2 ft. tall plant, 3-4 oz. red fruit is rich and flavorful.
85
PINEAPPLE
Bicolored red and yellow fruit, very large, up to 2 lbs. Streaked w/red inside and out. Rich, fruity, and sweet.
75
PRUDEN’S PURPLE
Beefsteak, 10-16 oz., dark pink fruit, potato-leaved vines, matures early. Delicious flavor and good production.
RED CHERRY
Delicious, rich, red and juicy. 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 inch fruit.
RED GRAPE
Oblong 1 oz. fruit. Sweet, distinctive tomato flavor not commonly found in cherry tomatoes.
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RED PEAR
Miniature pear-shaped fruit are 1 3/4 to 2” long and bright red. Flavorful and sweet, great for salads.
ROMA
Italian pear, 2-3 oz. fruit. Very productive and of good quality. Meaty tomato with little pulp.
SAN MARZANO
Italian Roma-type later to mature than Roma, but larger fruit size, 3 1/2 - 4”, ideal for canning. Large clusters.
SHADY LADY
Large leaves shade fruit from scalding sun. Excellent, smooth, quality 6-7 oz. fruit.
STUPICE
High yield of 2-3” round fruit, that is juicy with a bright and rich flavor.
SUGAR LUMP
From Germany, sweet cherry 3/4 - 1” fruit, excellent eating quality and flavor, produces heavy yields into fall.
SUNGOLD
Bright orange, bite-sized fruit grows in clusters. Prolific producer, sweet as candy, great for salads or snacking.
SUNSUGAR
Heavy yields of yellow-orange cherry tomato clusters. Very sweet with fruity overtones. Longtime favorite.
70
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SUPER FANTASIC
High yields of solid, meaty, 10 oz. fruit.
80
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SUPERSTEAK
The original “giant” with beefsteak taste and meaty texture. 2 lbs.
SWEET BABY GIRL
High yield of medium salad tomatoes with a bright, tangy flavor.
SWEET MILLION
An improved version of Sweet 100. Same wonderful flavor and yields, better disease resistance and less cracking.
65
SWEET ONE
HUNDRED
Huge, multiple-branched clusters of 1/2”, very sweet fruit w/high vitamin C content. Mouth-watering flavor.
68
TOMATILLO PURPLE
Purple fruit, smaller, 1” in diameter, sharper flavor than green, easy to grow. Recommend 2 or more plants.
50-60
TOMATILLO VERDE
Husked fruit 2” - 3” diameter. Main ingredient in salsa. Recommend 2 or more plants.
TIE DYE
A Burpee exclusive variety. Beautifully marbled w/ red and gold streaks. 7 oz. fruit, sweet, rich, and non-acidic.
65
WHOPPER
Huge tomatoes, 4” across, deep red, very prolific. Juicy, crack resistant, sweet and flavorful.
90
YELLOW
BRANDYWINE
Large yellow fruit of exceptional quality, creamy texture and delicious flavor. 12 - 24 oz.
72
YELLOW JUBILEE
Mild flavor, low acid, bright golden-orange 6-7 oz. with meaty, thick walls with few seeds.
78
YELLOW PEAR
Miniature pear-shaped tomatoes are 1 3/4 - 2” long and clear yellow in color.
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Elk Grove
9220 E. Stockton Blvd.
916.714.5600
Folsom
205 Serpa Way
916.358.9099
Rocklin
5436 Crossings Dr.
916.824.1310
Roseville
901 Galleria Blvd.
916.782.2273
Sacramento
8501 Jackson Rd.
916.381.1625