Best Heirloom Tomatoes to Grow

Grow fresh, sun-ripened tomatoes right in your own backyard Cindy Martin of The Tasteful Garden shares her favorite heirloom tomato varieties.

Rose de Berne

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Rose de Berne

A Swiss heirloom discovered at a farmers’ market in Arles, France. Round, pink fruit with a rich, sweet flavor.

Cherokee Purple

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Cherokee Purple

This tomato will get you hooked on heirlooms. Large, dark reddish purple fruit is perfect for slicing. Amazing flavor.

Flamme

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Flamme

Great for salads, this bright orange tomato is about the size of a golf ball and has a sweet flavor.

Black Cherry

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Black Cherry

Great for salads, this bright orange tomato is about the size of a golf ball and has a sweet flavor.

Super San Marzano

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Super San Marzano

This paste tomato has large, red fruit that’s ideal for cooking, which brings out its sweet flavor. Use for sauces.

Grape Rosalita

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Grape Rosalita

This easy-to-grow plant has clusters of rosy pink tomatoes that hang like grapes.

Ceylon

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Ceylon

Small, red, scalloped tomatoes that are simply beautiful. Rich, slightly sweet flavor.

Golden Sweet Pear

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Golden Sweet Pear

Similar to ‘Yellow Pear’ but sweeter. Great for snacking.

Persimmon

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Persimmon

Want a big tomato? This is it. Large, golden-orange fruit that can range from 1 to 2 pounds with a delicious, fruity flavor.

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