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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Campbell 33 Tomato

Campbell 33 Tomato

Solanum lycopersicumAn old US commercial heirloom variety developed by Campbell Soup Company for sou..

R30.27

Carbon Tomato

Carbon Tomato

Solanum lycopersicumOne of the most incredible-tasting black tomatoes available! Carbon has won cont..

R30.27

Caro Rich Tomato

Caro Rich Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum This is probably one of the healthiest tomatoes out there, as it contains 10..

R30.27

Carol Chykos Big Paste Tomato

Carol Chykos Big Paste Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum Now here's a rare heirloom paste tomato for those of you who do a lot of pro..

R34.59

Cherokee Purple Tomato

Cherokee Purple Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum Cherokee Purple is a big tomato with a big flavour typical of black tomatoes..

R29.19

Cherry Chiapas Tomato

Cherry Chiapas Tomato

Solanum pimpinellifolium A true wild type, Cherry Chiapas is a different species from most of t..

R32.20

Cherry Ember Tomato

Cherry Ember Tomato

Solanum lycopersicumWe're thrilled to introduce you to the latest sensation in the world of tomatoes..

R32.20

Cherry Tomato Blend

Cherry Tomato Blend

Solanum lycopersicumA delightful mix of delicious cherry tomatoes, sure to add a pop of colour and s..

R29.19

Chestnut Chocolate Tomato

Chestnut Chocolate Tomato

Solanum lycopersicumBred by Brad Gates of Wild Boar Farms, USA. This variety is a prolific producer ..

R30.27

Chocolate Pear Tomato

Chocolate Pear Tomato

Solanum lycopersicumA remarkable addition to any garden, thanks to its charming pear-like shape and ..

R32.20

Copia Tomato

Copia Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum Named in honour of Copia, the American Center for Food, Wine and the Arts, i..

R34.59

Copper River Tomato

Copper River Tomato

Solanum lycopersicumA beautifully coloured indeterminate beefsteak tomato variety originating from N..

R30.27

Corleone Tomato

Corleone Tomato

Solanum lycopersicumA beautiful Italian variety named after its town of origin, Corleone, in Sicily...

R30.27

Cosmic Eclipse Tomato

Cosmic Eclipse Tomato

Solanum lycopersicumA stunner of a tomato! Yet another from Brad Gates' famous Wild Boar Farms. Smal..

R32.43

Costoluto di Parma Tomato

Costoluto di Parma Tomato

Solanum lycopersicumAnother beautiful Costoluto heirloom, this time originating from Parma in the re..

R30.27

Costoluto Florentino Tomato

Costoluto Florentino Tomato

Solanum lycopersicumAn old Italian heirloom from Florence. Costoluto refers to the flattened, heavil..

R32.43

Costoluto Genovese Tomato

Costoluto Genovese Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum This Italian heirloom is a beautiful, ruffled, bright red fruit. Looks stunn..

R30.27

Coyote Cherry Tomato

Coyote Cherry Tomato

Solanum lycopersicumA wild and vigorous heirloom originating from Vera Cruz, Mexico, producing an ab..

R32.20

Cuneo Giant Pear Tomato

Cuneo Giant Pear Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum An outstanding, high-yielding, paste-type tomato. Beautifully fluted, red/pi..

R43.24

Cuore de Bue Tomato

Cuore de Bue Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum A huge heirloom tomato meaning "oxheart," Cuore de Bue is much loved in rich..

R31.35

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