Tomatoes

If you're like us, you want to grow tomatoes that taste like tomatoes. And what better way to do that than by growing heirloom and open-pollinated tomatoes? Not only are they delicious, but they also offer a ton of other benefits to the home gardener.

First, heirloom and open-pollinated tomatoes are more genetically diverse than the hybrid varieties you find in stores. This means they're more adaptable to different growing conditions and pests, making them easier to grow in your home garden. Plus, they come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and colours, creating a beautiful medley in your harvest basket!

But the real benefit? The taste! With complex, distinct flavours and hundreds to choose from, you can try new ones every year and never get bored.

There are two categories of tomato plants:

  • Determinate (short-growing): Often referred to as bush-types, they grow to a finite size and produce most of their fruit at once. They generally do not require extra support and do exceptionally well in containers. Popular in shorter-season gardens.
  • Indeterminate (vining): Require support for their long vines, which will keep on growing as long as conditions are favourable. Indeterminates can bear quite heavily and over an extended period.


Tomato Growing Guide:

Tomato is a warm-season plant that requires full sun and is frost-tender. Start plants in trays and transplant them two or three times before planting in their permanent place. Plant deeper every transplant to promote extra root growth along the buried stem. Tomatoes are heavy feeders, so give it very rich well-drained soil, and it is recommended to prepare individual planting holes. Plant the trellis or cage for support at the same time as the seedling so that the roots are not damaged afterwards. Adequate spacing is also important for good air circulation, which keeps most diseases at bay. Thirsty tomato plants need regular watering at root level. Always try to keep the leaves dry to prevent disease. To grow larger fruit, pinch out suckers and growing tips when the plant reaches its desired height. This will divert the energy to the fruits instead of the vines.


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Scatalone Tomato

Scatalone Tomato

Solanum lycopersicumA prolific San-Marzano-type paste tomato from Lazio, Italy. The variety got..

R32.43

Sibirskiy Velikan Rozovyi Tomato

Sibirskiy Velikan Rozovyi Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum Sibirskiy Velikan Rozovyi translates to "Siberian Giant Pink" and that is ex..

R34.59

Snow White Tomato

Snow White Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum Snow White is a lovely, light yellow, medium to large cherry type. The light..

R28.11

Solar Flare Tomato

Solar Flare Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum A deliciously flamboyant addition to your garden! This one's no ordinary, ..

R32.20

Stefan's Yellow Tomato

Stefan's Yellow Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum LIMITED STOCK!We have been growing this outstanding tomato for a number of y..

R19.46

Striped Stuffer Tomato

Striped Stuffer Tomato

Solanum lycopersicumIf you're looking for a stuffing tomato, this blocky indeterminate beefsteak var..

R30.27

Stump Of The World Tomato

Stump Of The World Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum Depending on who you talk to, Stump outshines a brandywine in terms of produ..

R32.43

Stunner Red Tomato

Stunner Red Tomato

Solanum lycopersicumStunner Red is a Livingseeds release for 2023. We have been growing this tomato ..

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Stupice Tomato

Stupice Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum An early-setting, potato-leaf variety with an exceptionally sweet and tangy ..

R30.27

Subtle Gem Tomato

Subtle Gem Tomato

Solanum lycopersicumA beautiful red tomato that was named by one of our loyal customers at Livingsee..

R30.27

Summer Star Tomato

Summer Star Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum The yields on this variety are noteworthy. These indeterminate plants are re..

R30.27

Summer's Blush Tomato

Summer's Blush Tomato

Solanum lycopersicumSummer's Blush is yet another Livingseeds release for 2023. A beautiful large sl..

R32.20

Sunrise Bumble Bee Tomato

Sunrise Bumble Bee Tomato

Solanum lycopersicumLooking for a cherry tomato that's as gorgeous as it is scrumptious? Look no fur..

R32.20

Sunshine Yellow Tomato

Sunshine Yellow Tomato

Solanum lycopersicumA high-yielding, bright yellow, medium sized tomato that is super-sweet. This to..

R31.05

Sweet Nix Tomato

Sweet Nix Tomato

Solanum lycopersicumThis is a really superb little producer. If you are looking for a determinate ..

R30.27

Thai Pink Egg Tomato

Thai Pink Egg Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum Straight out of Thailand, these acidic tomatoes are best used for cooking, a..

R29.19

Thai Sida Tomato

Thai Sida Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum As beautiful as it is delicious! Slightly larger than a cherry tomato, this ..

R28.11

Thessaloniki Tomato

Thessaloniki Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum This is a fabulous heirloom variety for the home gardener. Introduced from G..

R30.27

Thorburn's Terracotta Tomato

Thorburn's Terracotta Tomato

Solanum lycopersicumA US heirloom released by New York seedsman James Thornburn in 1893, this semi-d..

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Tigerella Tomato

Tigerella Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum A beautiful, golden-striped English heirloom tomato that is bound to bring u..

R29.19

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