Tomato List 2021

Sky Nursery is proud to offer a beautiful selection of excellent tomato varieties here at Sky. We’ve added a few
varieties to our list this year, and others are back by popular demand. Our tomatoes are sustainably grown in
Washington and Oregon. They are free from GMOs and synthetic pesticides.

HEIRLOOM, OPEN-POLLINATED, AND HYBRID VARIETIES

Many of the varieties we carry are heirlooms, or classics developed before about 1950. Heirlooms come in all
shapes, sizes, and colors. All heirlooms are open-pollinated (non-hybrid). We also carry newer open-pollinated
varieties. Seeds saved from these plants will grow up to be like their parents. Look for “heirloom” or “open
pollinated” beneath variety names on this list.

We also carry hybrid varieties. Hybrids are crosses between two or more varieties and are known for vigor, high
yields, and disease resistance. They often look and taste great too. However, if you save seeds from a hybrid, you
never know what’s going to sprout.

We now carry heirloom marriages – hybrids with heirloom parents. The best of both worlds!

PLANT HABIT: INDETERMINATE AND DETERMINATE

Indeterminate (Indet) tomatoes can grow to over 7’ tall, can be pruned and trellised, and produce steadily all season.
Determinate (Det) tomatoes are compact and produce within a shorter amount of time. A few varieties are Semi-
Determinate (Semi Det). These varieties are compact, but still produce over a longer period of time.

DAYS (TO HARVEST)

The number of days listed under “DAYS” is an estimate of how long it will take for your tomato to produce fruit
after it’s transplanted in the ground. A smaller number means sooner and more reliable production, but some of the
most flavorful varieties need longer to mature. All tomatoes prefer nighttime temperatures above 50°F. Plant outside
in mid-May, or give them a head-start with a cold-frame, cloche, or greenhouse.

ORGANIZATION AND AVAILABILITY

Tomatoes are organized as they are listed here. Categories can be subjective, but we’ve done our best to make them
easy to navigate.

We expect to carry the following varieties regularly throughout the season. If your favorite is on this list but is not
available when you look on the table, it will likely be back soon. Please give us a call Wednesday-Friday of the
following week.

Additional varieties will be available on a rotating basis or upon request. Check out our “specialty and grafted”
section, and look for the blue “unique this week” signs.

SLICING: BEEFSTEAK (Usually 12 oz or larger, lobed)

NAME HAB DESCRIPTION DAYS
Azyochka Indet Bright yellow, dense, lobed fruit, up to 1 lb. Tasty balance of sweet and 70 days
heirloom citrusy, more complex than most yellows. Early!
Beefsteak Indet The classic slicing tomato for sandwiches since 1890. 1lb, red dense fruit 80 days
heirloom with soft skin for easy slicing. Sweet and rich flavor.

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Berkley Tie-Dye Semi- Pink streaked with green; interesting kaleidoscope interior. 12oz, dense fruit 70 days
open pollinated Det on sturdy, compact plants. Complex flavor.
Big Beef Indet OP version of a popular hybrid. Good classic flavor; up to 1lb red fruit. 75 days
open pollinated Vigorous; cool tolerant; disease resistant.
Big Brandy Semi- The best of ‘Brandywine’ and ‘Big Dwarf’ plus hybrid vigor. 12-15 oz, 75 days
heirloom cross Det deeply lobed fruit on compact plants. Balanced flavor.
Black Krim Indet From the Crimea region of Russia. Juicy and dense, 12oz, burgundy fruit. 85 days
heirloom Rich complex flavor with a hint of saltiness.
Black Sea Man Indet Mahogany with olive green shoulders. Intense rich flavor. 4-8 oz fruit. 75 days
heirloom Prolific and unusual.
Brandywine Indet Classic 19th century standard-setter for complex and balanced flavor. Up to 7” 85 days
heirloom across, pink, lobed. Needs warmth and sun.
Brandywine Yellow Indet Golden yellow version of classic favorite 85 days
heirloom
Cherokee Purple Indet A beautiful, classic favorite. Dark pink fruit with dusky shoulders. Delicious, 75 days
heirloom rich flavor. Dense fruit weighs up to 1lb.
Cosmonaut Volkav Semi- Prized Russian heirloom. Balanced and complex flavor, dense texture. Early. 70 days
heirloom Det Ripens in cool conditions. 1-2 lb, red fruit with yellow shoulders.
Mortgage Lifter Indet Popular since the 1930s, when they paid their breeder’s mortgage. Good 85 days
Heirloom yields of pink-skinned, 1-2lb fruits with few seeds. Rich, sweet flavor.
Paul Robeson Indet Indeterminate. Dark brick red fruit with green shoulders, slightly flattened. 90 days
heirloom Distinctive sweet and smoky flavor.
Pruden’s Purple Indet Deep wine-pink, 12-16oz, dense, rich fruit. Flavor to rival ‘Brandywine,’ but 75 days
heirloom with better production in cooler weather.
Siletz Det 12oz red fruit. Dense, few seeds. Good, balanced flavor. Larger, improved 70 days
hybrid ‘Oregon Spring.’ Cold tolerant. Disease resistant.
Striped German Indet Yellow fruit marbled with rose-red, inside and out. Huge (1-3 pound) 80 days
heirloom irregular, ridged fruit. Complex fruity flavor.

SLICING: SALAD/GLOBE (up to 12 oz)

NAME HAB DESCRIPTION DAYS
Black Prince Indet Siberian heirloom, performs in cool climates. Dark garnet color throughout. 70 days
heirloom 3-5 oz, slightly oblong fruit. Rich, sweet flavor.
Bloody Butcher Indet 4oz fruit grows in large clusters. Bright red and juicy. Good, balanced flavor, 55 days
open pollinated especially delicious for an extra-early tomato.
Carbon heirloom Indet Dark purple, 8-12 oz fruit. Exceptionally sweet, complex flavor. 80 days
Celebrity Det Does well in Pacific NW. 7-8 oz. firm, globe-shaped fruit. Mild flavor. 70 days
hybrid Crack and disease resistant.
Champion Indet 6-8oz, classic red fruit. Juicy and dense with few seeds. Sweet flavor. 70 days
hybrid Excellent for sandwiches. Disease resistant.
Cherokee Carbon Indet Heirloom marriage! The best of ‘Cherokee Purple’ and ‘Carbon,’ plus hybrid 75 days
heirloom cross vigor. Dense, delicious, red fruit with dusky shoulders; 10-12 oz.
Early Cascade Indet 4oz red fruits in attractive clusters of up to 9. Balanced flavor. Good cool- 60 days
open pollinated weather performance and disease resistance.
Early Girl Indet 4-6oz red fruit. Classic favorite starts early and keeps going all season. Good 60 days
Hybrid early tomato flavor. Disease resistant.
Fantastic Indet High-yielding and crack-resistant. 8oz, spherical red fruit. Dense, meaty 70 days
hybrid texture. Rich, sweet flavor. A classic favorite.
First Lady II hybrid Indet Medium-sized, early-ripening red slicer. An Early Girl cross bred for 52 days
improved disease resistance.
French Carmello Indet Popular French market variety. 8-10oz, dense red fruit with delicious 75 days

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hybrid balanced flavor, disease and crack resistance, and high yields.
Genuwine Indet Heirloom marriage! Best of ‘Brandywine’ and ‘Costoluto Genovese,’ plus 70 days
heirloom cross hybrid vigor. Delicious, 10-12oz fruit. Much earlier than either parent.
Glacier Semi Ultra early. Very sweet, orangey-red 2 ½” fruit. Plant is sprawling, open, 2 ½ 45 days
open pollinated Det - 3 ½ feet across.
Goliath Indet High yields of one-pound or larger, sweet and tasty fruit. One slice covers a 85 days
heirloom sandwich.
Goliath Bush Det Classic round, 6-8oz red fruit on a compact, 3-4’ plant. Good disease 70 days
hybrid resistance. Prolific production. Sweet flavor.
Green Zebra Indet Tasty 2-3” fruit with contrasting light and dark green stripes. Unique! One of 80 days
heirloom the best green varieties for this area
Husky Red Semi 5-7oz, classic red fruit on a 3-4’ plant. Perfect for patio snacks. Unlike most 70 days
hybrid Det compact varieties, provides a continuous harvest
Japanese Black Indet 6oz pear-shaped fruit, mahogany with green shoulders. Rich, complex flavor. 80 days
Trifele heirloom Unique and delicious. Prolific. Crack resistant.
Jaune Flammé Indet Clusters of lovely 4oz, apricot-orange fruit. Complex, fruity flavor. Good 70 days
heirloom fresh or dried. Relatively compact vines. Prolific.
Momotaro Indet Most popular tomato in Japan; sweet, pink fruit with crack-resistant skin. 6-7 65 days
hybrid oz.
Moskvich heirloom Indet Early Russian heirloom that can set fruit in cool weather. 4-6 oz. red tomatoes 60 days
with delicious, rich flavor. Crack resistant.
Oregon Spring Det Very cold-tolerant variety developed at OSU. 6-7 oz, oval-shaped fruit. Mild 70 days
open pollinated and sweet flavor. Few seeds.
Perfect Flame Indet The best of ‘Peron’ and ‘Jaune Flammé,’ plus hybrid vigor. Orange fruit with 70 days
heirloom cross sweet-tart flavor. 2-3 oz.
Siberian Det Ultra-early heirloom that can set fruit in cool weather. 2-4oz fruit. 50 days
heirloom Impressively rich flavor for such an early variety.
Stupice Indet 4oz red fruit with excellent, balanced flavor. Resilient, productive, and very 65 days
heirloom cold-tolerant. Czech heirloom. Pronounced like stew-PEA-tsa.
Taxi Det Bright yellow, 4-6 oz fruit with very sweet, low-acid flavor. Prolific early- 75 days
open pollinated season production over a 3-4 week period. Adaptable, resilient plants.

SAUCE/PASTE
NAME HAB DESCRIPTION DAYS
Amish Paste Indet Dense, meaty 8-12oz fruit with few seeds. Excellent rich and sweet flavor. 80 days
heirloom Juicy and delicious fresh, also fantastic for sauce.
Anna’s Russian Indet Heart-shaped, dense, pink-red fruit reaches up to 1lb. Rich, sweet, and 75 days
heirloom complex flavor. Delicious fresh or in sauce.
Hungarian Heart Indet Giant, 1b redheart-shaped fruit. Excellent for paste, sauce, or fresh eating. 80 days
heirloom Rich flavor. Dense texture; few seeds. Productive.
Martino’s Plum/ Det Fantastic production of dense, meaty, flavorful 2-3 ounce red fruit. Disease 75 days
Martino’s Roma resistant.
heirloom
Marzinera Indet The best of ‘San Marzano’ and ‘Cream Sausage,’ plus hybrid vigor. Very 70 days
heirloom cross productive, with exceptionally rich flavor.
Orange Strawberry Indet Oxheart type; meaty fruit with sweet, rich complex flavor. Sunny orange skin 80 days
heirloom and flesh, strawberry shaped.
Paisano Det Especially abundant production of red, sweet, 3 oz fruit. 75 days
hybrid
Principe Borghese Det Plum-shaped, meaty, with little juice and few seeds. Bred specifically for 75 days
heirloom drying, also makes good sauce. Prolific yields, good flavor.
Roma Det Classic large Italian paste tomato. Thick walls and low moisture content. 75 days

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heirloom Good fresh, cooked, or made into sauce.

Roma F1 / LaRoma Det Faster-ripening hybrid of classic Italian paste tomato, meaty and firm. 62 days
hybrid
San Marzano Indet Italian heirloom, and a classic for rich and flavorful sauces. Up to 5” long 80 days
heirloom fruit. Small seed cavity with few seeds.
Striped Roman Indet Cross between Antique Roman and Banana Legs. Red with golden streaks. 5” 85 days
hybrid fruit with rich, delicious flavor and few seeds

CHERRY: CLASSIC ROUND

NAME HAB DESCRIPTION DAYS
Black Cherry Indet Beautiful, mahogany 1” fruits on vigorous plants. Sweet, rich, complex flavor 65 days
heirloom that rivals full-sized purple heirlooms. Prolific.
Blondkopfchen Indet “Little blond girl.” Cold-tolerant German heirloom. 1” golden fruit in giant 75 days
heirloom clusters. Exceptionally sweet and crack-resistant.
Bumblebee Indet Unique 1” tomatoes with complex, mellow flavor. Each variety boasts a 70 days
(hybrid series) different combination of contrasting vertical stripes
Chocolate Cherry Indet 1” fruit the color of port wine. Rich, sweet, and complex flavor. Vines are 70 days
open pollinated relatively compact. Crack-resistant. Holds well and can ripen off the vine.
Gold Nugget Det Golden, ¾” fruit. Prolific early-season production. Sets fruit in cool weather. 55 days
hybrid Rich, sweet flavor. Thin yet crack-resistant skin. Bred at OSU.
Indigo Rose Semi Lovely deep purple, 1-2oz fruit. Wait for a rosy blush before harvesting. Once 80 days
open pollinated Det ripe, sweet complex flavor. Compact plants.
Indigo Series Indet Other Indigo series varieties may include Apple, Cherry, Dark Galaxy, and 80 days
(hybrids) more. Rotating selection depending on availability
Isis Candy Indet Unique red and gold marbling inside and out. Complex, rich and fruity flavor. 70 days
heirloom Prolific production of 1” fruit.
Midnight Snack Indet Trusses of 1 ½” fruit, bright red with an indigo overlay. Great flavor and 68 days
hybrid antioxidant content. Productive.
Orange Paruche Indet 1”, glowing bright orange fruit. Extremely sweet and flavorful. 67 days
hybrid
Oregon Cherry Det Perfect for patio containers and small spaces! 1”, sweet and thin-skinned red 60 days
open pollinated fruit on plants just 1.5’ tall. Developed at OSU.
Snow White Indet 1” fruit ripens to a very pale yellow. Excellent, very sweet flavor, balanced by 70 days
open pollinated just enough acidity. Prolific.
Sugar Lump Indet One of the sweetest cherry tomatoes ever. 1”, red fruit grows in large clusters. 60 days
heirloom Vigorous and productive. German heirloom.
Sungold Indet Golden orange. 1” fruit. Exceptionally sweet, complex, and fruity flavor. 65 days
Hybrid Disease resistant. Very prolific. Thin skinned. Prone to cracking.
Sunsugar Indet Similar to ‘Sungold,’ but with improved crack resistance and slightly thicker 60 days
Hybrid skin. Some prefer one, some the other.
Sweet 100 Indet Bright red 1” cherry tomato. Very sweet and extremely prolific. Fruit grows 70 days
Hybrid in long trusses. Vigorous vines. A classic favorite.
Sweet Million Indet Very similar to ‘Sweet 100,’ but with better disease resistance and crack 65 days
Hybrid resistance. Some prefer the classic version, some prefer this one.

CHERRY: CURRANT (pea-sized fruit)

NAME HAB DESCRIPTION DAYS
Candyland Indet Sweet, dark red, ½” fruit is borne on outside of plant for easy harvest; very 55 days
hybrid productive variety.
Lemon Drop Indet Bright lemon-yellow, ½-¾” fruit. Refreshing, bright and sweet flavor. Prolific 70 days
open pollinated production. Performs well in cool weather.

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Matt’s Wild Indet Extremely vigorous vines. Deep red, ½”, exceptionally flavorful cherry 65 days
Cherry tomatoes. Said to be similar to a wild variety from Mexico.
heirloom
Red Currant Indet Big clusters of ½” fruit packed with sweet and complex flavor. Vigorous, 75 days
hybrid sprawling vines: make sure you give them plenty of space!
Yellow Currant Indet Golden currant tomatoes full of flavor. Beautiful mixed with red currants. 70 days
hybrid Vigorous, sprawling vines.

CHERRY: GRAPE AND PEAR SHAPED

NAME HAB DESCRIPTION DAYS
Blush Indet Beautiful and delicious. 2” long. 1” wide. Perfect for a veggie tray, or garden 70 days
open pollinated snacking. Golden with rosy stripes. Sweet, complex, and fruity.
Juliet Indet 2” long by 1” wide. Delicious fresh, dried, or in tomato sauce. Excellent 60 days
hybrid sweet and rich flavor. Crack resistant. Holds well. Resistant to blight.
Sweet Olive Det 1” red grape-shaped fruit grows in clusters. Good for containers outdoors or 60 days
hybrid in a greenhouse. Very sweet flavor. Prolific.
Yellow Pear Indet Large vigorous vines produce hundreds of 1-2” yellow pear-shaped fruit. 75 days
heirloom Sweet and mild, non-acid flavor. A classic.

CHERRY: PATIO/TRAILING
NAME HAB DESCRIPTION DAYS
Tumbling Tom Red Det Hangs rather than climbs; compact plants covered with 1¼” sweet red fruit. 65 days
hybrid Great for hanging baskets.
Tumbling Tom Det Hangs rather than climbs; compact plants covered with 1¼” sweet yellow 65 days
Yellow hybrid fruit. Great for hanging baskets

TOMATOES GREAT FOR CONTAINERS

Any determinate tomatoes will do well in a patio container, but here are a few varieties we carry that are specifically
recommended for small-space and container gardening.

Big Brandy (beefsteak) Large, flavorful, deeply lobed fruit on compact plants.

Husky Red (slicing) Prolonged production of red slicers on a sturdy, compact plant.

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Oregon Cherry (cherry) 1.5’ plants perfect for a patio container garden, with classic 1” red fruit

Siberian (slicing) Very early; sets fruit at cooler temperatures. Sweet red globes.

Tumbling Tom (cherry) See above. Great for hanging baskets! Choose yellow or red.

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RECOMMENDED VARIETIES FOR BEGINNING GARDENERS

Every variety on this list was chosen because we would recommend it to at least some gardeners, but which varieties
are right for you will depend on your goals and preferences. Here’s a list of some varieties that we think taste great
and produce reliably for most gardeners. If you’re not sure where to start, start here.

BEEFSTEAK TYPES
Big Beef Reliable, flavorful variety with resistance to quite a few common tomato diseases

Big Brandy Excellent flavor and a long harvest on a compact plant. Great for small spaces.

Pruden’s Purple Rivals ‘Brandywine’ for classic heirloom flavor, but relatively easy to grow

Siletz Our earliest and most cold-tolerant variety that can still cover a burger in a single slice

SLICING TYPES
Black Prince A reliable and cold-tolerant heirloom with a beautiful, dusky color

Bloody Butcher Impressively tasty for such an early and productive variety

Jaune Flamme A reliable heirloom with beautiful orange color and fruity, rich flavor

Moskvitch Very early, delicious Russian heirloom that ripens in cool conditions

Oregon Spring Developed here in the PNW. Compact plant; ripens within a short window

Stupice Productive, adaptable, and cold-tolerant. Good, balanced flavor

Taxi Compact plant with sweet and non-acidic, bright yellow fruit.

CHERRY TYPES
Black Cherry Very productive and sweet, and also unique and beautiful.

Gold Nugget Yellow compact cherry. Great for containers and small spaces.

Oregon Cherry Red compact cherry. Great for containers and small spaces.

Sungold Our most popular variety – look for it mid-week. Vigorous vines and great flavor.

Sunsugar Very similar to ‘Sungold,’ but some prefer one or the other. Bred to resist cracking.

Sweet Million Our most popular red cherry. Sweet, productive, and disease-resistant.

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Not Carried regularly in 2021

Micro Tom hybrid Det Miniature upright plant that can be grown to maturity in a 6” pot. Produces
small, red fruit. 70 daysCostoluto Genovese heirloom Indeterminate. Italian heirloom dating to the early 19th
century. Famous for its intense, rich flavor. Uniquely ribbed, 7oz, dense fruit. Delicious fresh or in sauce. 80 days

Early Doll hybrid Determinate. Ultra-early and great for containers. Reliable and productive. 4-5oz red fruit.
Impressive flavor for an early tomato. Disease resistant. 55 days

Fireworks open pollinated Indeterminate. Our largest extra-early tomato at up to 10oz. Bred in Oregon. High-
yielding and reliable. Good, balanced flavor. 60 days

Megabite hybrid Determinate. 4-6oz fruit on a super-compact plant! Plants reach only 1.5-2’ tall, and the sturdy
stems don’t need staking. Good early tomato flavor. 60 days

Lemon Boy hybrid Indeterminate. Lemon-yellow color stands out in salads or salsas. Sweet, low-acid flavor. 6-7oz
fruit. Very disease resistant and productive. 70 days

Viva Italia hybrid Determinate. Hybrid version of ‘Roma’ with improved production and disease resistance. Good
flavor, perfect for tomato sauce. 70 days

Purple Russian heirloom Indeterminate. Ukrainian heirloom. Produces 3-4” long, purple-tinted fruits that weigh up
to 6 oz. Crack-resistant and extremely flavorful. 80 days

Banana Legs open pollinated Determinate. Very prolific, and bright yellow! 4” long fruits are dense and sweet.
Great for fresh eating, tomato sauce, or unique yellow ketchup. 75 days

Black Plum heirloom Indeterminate. Mahogany-brown 3” fruits have a rich complex flavor and a sweetly tangy
aftertaste. Excellent for sauce, fresh eating, or drying. 70 days

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