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Roma Tomato is the homestead essential — a classic plum-shaped paste tomato grown for massive yields, strong disease resistance, and meaty, low-jui...

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Sweetie is a prolific cherry tomato variety producing enormous clusters of small, bright-red fruits with a notably high sugar content and a fresh, ...

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The gold standard of Italian paste tomatoes — long, plum-shaped, deep red fruits with thick, dry, intensely flavored flesh and minimal seeds that p...

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The legendary pink beefsteak tomato that defines heirloom flavor — large, irregular, deeply ribbed fruits with exceptionally rich, complex, sweet-t...

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Beefsteak is the quintessential slicing tomato — large, meaty, and gloriously red with thick walls and a rich, old-fashioned tomato flavor that tas...

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One of the sweetest cherry tomatoes ever developed — tiny, perfectly round fruits with an extraordinarily high sugar content that tastes more like ...

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Mix Cherrylicious Tomatoes is the most fun you can have with a single seed packet — red, orange, yellow, green, and purple cherry tomatoes all in o...

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Paste Rosso Sicilian Tomato is a Sicilian heirloom paste variety producing large, blocky, deep-red fruits with exceptionally meaty flesh, minimal s...

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A showstopper in the garden and at the table, this heirloom cherry tomato ripens to gorgeous flame-orange with a tell-tale blush of red at the blos...

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A visually striking cocktail tomato with deep green stripes over a rosy-pink base that intensifies as the fruit ripens to a beautiful, jewel-like a...

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An unbelievably sweet, low-acid cherry tomato producing abundant clusters of one-ounce, deep purple-black fruits with a rich, complex flavor that w...

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A sweet, prolific ground cherry producing hundreds of papery-husked, golden fruits with a uniquely tropical, vanilla-pineapple flavor unlike anythi...

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San Marzano Tomato is the legendary Italian paste tomato that has anchored great red sauces and wood-fired pizza for centuries — the long, plum-sha...

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An exceptionally small, intensely flavored wild cherry tomato with pea-sized fruits bursting with complex, bright, tangy-sweet flavor that rewards ...

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Rio Grande Verde Tomatillo is the largest tomatillo variety on the market and the definitive choice for homemade salsa verde — the substantial, pap...

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Gold Nugget is a cheerful, early cherry tomato producing clusters of bright golden-yellow fruits with a wonderfully sweet, mild flavor and low acid...

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Jersey Devil Tomato is a paste tomato that turns heads — the elongated, pepper-shaped, 6-inch fruits have vibrant red skin, meaty walls, minimal se...

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A treasured Swiss heirloom producing medium to large, round, deep rose-pink fruits with firm, dense flesh and an exceptionally balanced, rich, swee...

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A Tennessee heirloom believed to have been cultivated by Cherokee tribes, producing large, flattened beefsteak fruits with deep purple-rose shoulde...

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Homestead Tomato is the dependable, all-purpose heirloom that earns its garden space every season — bountiful yields of bright red, nicely rounded ...

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An Alaska-bred determinate tomato developed specifically for the shortest, coolest growing seasons — producing clusters of small, bright red fruits...

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A striking medium-sized tomato with deep indigo-purple skin where exposed to sunlight, ripening to a beautiful wine-red. Bred from OSU's acclaimed ...

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The quintessential paste tomato — large, heart-shaped, bright red fruits with meaty, juicy flesh and minimal seeds. This beloved heirloom delivers ...

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Beefsteak Tomato is the quintessential American slicing tomato — thick-cut slabs of deep red, meaty flesh with small seed cavities and a rich, full...

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Amish Paste Tomato is a revered Wisconsin heirloom that delivers high yields of meaty, perfectly red paste tomatoes with thick walls, minimal seeds...

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The Brandywine is perhaps the most celebrated heirloom tomato ever grown — an Amish heirloom from the 1880s with large, pink-red fruits and a flavo...

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Indigo Apple is a visually stunning variety with medium-sized, apple-shaped fruits that ripen to a dramatic deep purple-black on the sun-exposed sh...

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Matt's Wild Cherry is believed to be one of the most genetically pure forms of wild tomato available to home gardeners — tiny, pea-sized red fruits...

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Sweetie Tomato is the cherry tomato that lives up to its name completely — these tiny, round, bright red fruits are extraordinarily sweet, almost c...

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Brandywine Red Tomato brings the legendary Brandywine character in a bold, classic red — the large, meaty beefsteak fruits have a deep, rich flavor...

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Brandywine Black is a luscious, complex heirloom revered for its large, burgundy-purple fruits with dark shoulders and a flavor unlike any other to...

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Geranium Kiss Tomato is a charming dwarf variety that packs serious productivity into a remarkably compact plant — the golf ball-sized, bright red ...

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A sweet, crack-resistant cherry tomato selected for elevated GABA content — an amino acid associated with relaxation and stress reduction. Prolific...

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Baby Roma Tomato delivers all the rich, meaty flavor of a classic paste tomato in an irresistibly snack-sized grape tomato form. The small, oval fr...

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A beloved Russian heirloom bred for cold climates, producing bright red, medium-sized fruits with sweet, rich tomato flavor and remarkable early-se...

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Cherokee Purple Tomato is a beloved Tennessee heirloom believed to have been passed down by the Cherokee people, producing 8 oz flattened globe fru...

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Watermelon Beefsteak Tomato earns its evocative name with large, 1–2 pound fruits that reveal a stunning pink and red marbled interior that genuine...

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Striped Roma Tomato is a visually striking heirloom paste variety with vivid red fruits traced with bright yellow lateral streaks — the colorful ex...

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Boxcar Willie Tomato is a classic, no-fuss heirloom named for the beloved country singer, and like its namesake it delivers honest, straightforward...

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One of the world's earliest ripening tomatoes, the 42 Day delivers surprisingly rich flavor for such a speedy producer. Small, bright red 1 oz. che...

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Napoli Tomato is a classic Italian determinate paste variety with deep red, plum-shaped fruits and thick, meaty flesh that cooks down into a deeply...

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Champagne Bubbles Tomato is one of the sweetest cherry tomatoes on the market — the tiny, champagne-colored fruits have an extraordinary sugar cont...

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Burbank Tomato carries a fascinating lineage — bred by the legendary horticulturist Luther Burbank in the early 1900s — producing medium to large, ...

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Bonnie Best Tomato is a classic American heirloom with roots in the early 1900s and a distinguished culinary history as the original go-to variety ...

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Orange Currant Tomato produces miniature, currant-sized fruits in a beautiful clementine orange that's almost too small and perfect to be real — ea...

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Mortgage Lifter Tomato has one of the great origin stories in gardening — developed by amateur plant breeder Radiator Charlie who sold plants for $...

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Opalka Tomato is a prized Polish heirloom paste variety with large, pointed, pepper-shaped fruits weighing 5–8 ounces, minimal seeds, and almost no...

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Tomato Seeds for Planting: Heirloom, Cherry, Paste, and Slicer Varieties

Few crops give a home garden as much reward per square foot as tomatoes, and starting from seed opens up a range no garden center can match. Our collection of tomato seeds spans classic slicers, sweet cherry types, sauce-ready paste tomatoes, and heirloom oddballs in every color, from deep purple to pale green stripes. Both organic and conventional options are available, and you can filter by tomato type, growth habit, and container-friendliness to find tomatoes from seed that suit your space, your climate, and your kitchen.

Tomato Seed Varieties for Slicing, Snacking, and Sauce

For big slicing tomatoes, the heirloom beefsteaks are the stars: Brandywine in its red, pink, yellow, and black strains, Cherokee Purple, Black Krim, Mortgage Lifter, Pink Oxheart, and Kellogg's Breakfast all reward you with rich, complex flavor. Big Rainbow, Green Zebra, and Mr. Stripey bring striped and multicolored fruit that looks as good as it tastes. If you snack straight off the vine, cherry types like Sweetie, Matt's Wild Cherry, Black Cherry, Yellow Pear, Sugar Cherry, and Gold Nugget produce heavy clusters of small, sweet fruit. Sauce and canning fans will want San Marzano, Amish Paste, Roma, and Martino's Roma, which have dense, meaty flesh and fewer seeds. Short on space or season? Tiny Tim, Wherokowhai (Dwarf Bush), and Geranium Kiss are compact enough for pots, while 42 Day and Sub Arctic Plenty are bred to ripen quickly in shorter summers.

Growing Tomato Seed Packets into Strong Plants

Tomatoes are heat-loving, slow-starting plants, so timing matters. It’s recommended starting them indoors about six to eight weeks before your last frost, at a soil temperature of 70 to 80°F for the best germination. Most of the listings in this collection show 76 to 90 days to maturity, so a late start can push your first ripe fruit well into the season. The Seedtime garden planning software takes the math off your plate by building a planting calendar around your frost dates. Because tomato plants need room, the layout planner helps you space rows and stakes, and the garden journal is a handy place to record which varieties earned a spot next year.

Buy Tomato Seeds with One Shipping Charge

When you buy tomato seeds here, you can add seeds from multiple suppliers to the same order and pay one flat shipping charge, or qualify for free standard shipping on Seedtime-fulfilled orders of $49 or more to the lower 48 states. Paid Seedtime members get 20% off seed packets marked "Fulfilled by Seedtime" and 5% off everything else in the store, which adds up quickly if you like to grow several varieties. You can start planning for free, and if you want unlimited calendars and layouts along with those store discounts, compare Seedtime's plans to find the right fit. Whether you want a single packet of tomato seeds for sale or a full salsa, sauce, and salad garden, it all ships together.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between determinate and indeterminate tomatoes?

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Determinate tomatoes grow to a set height, flower and set fruit over a short window, then wind down, which makes them a good fit for canning batches or small spaces. Indeterminate tomatoes keep growing and producing until frost, usually climbing to six feet or more, and they need sturdy staking or caging. Neither is better, so pick based on whether you want one big harvest or a steady supply, and how much support you can offer.

Can I save seeds from my tomatoes and grow the same variety next year?

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Yes, if you grow open-pollinated or heirloom varieties, which grow true to type from saved seed. Hybrids won't, so check the listing before you save. Scoop the seeds and gel from a fully ripe fruit, let them ferment in a jar of water for a few days to break down the gel coating, then rinse, dry them thoroughly, and store them in a cool, dry place. Tomatoes mostly self-pollinate, so saved seed usually stays pure, but planting different varieties several feet apart makes it more reliable.

Why are my tomato seedlings tall and floppy?

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Leggy seedlings almost always mean they aren't getting enough light. A windowsill often isn't enough, so a grow light kept just a few inches above the plants and left on for a good portion of the day keeps them short and sturdy. Too much heat after germination can also cause stretching. If seedlings do get leggy, bury more of the stem when you transplant, since tomatoes will root along the buried portion.