Best Heirloom Tomatoes to Grow
Rose de Berne
A Swiss heirloom discovered at a farmers’ market in Arles, France. Round, pink fruit with a rich, sweet flavor.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Grape Rosalita
This easy-to-grow plant has clusters of rosy pink tomatoes that hang like grapes.
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Ceylon
Small, red, scalloped tomatoes that are simply beautiful. Rich, slightly sweet flavor.
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Golden Sweet Pear
Similar to ‘Yellow Pear’ but sweeter. Great for snacking.
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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.