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Cream Sausage Tomato is a delightfully unique heirloom paste variety with elongated, creamy white to pale yellow fruits that are as distinctive in ...
View full detailsMexico Midget Tomato is a prolific heirloom cherry variety from Mexico that produces abundant clusters of tiny, 1/2-inch red fruits with a bright, ...
View full detailsGoldie Tomato is a radiant indeterminate variety with brilliant golden-hued fruits and a rich, intensely sweet flavor with low acidity that makes i...
View full detailsDruzba Tomato is a beloved Bulgarian heirloom with medium to large, round, deep red fruits that weigh 6–12 ounces and deliver a rich, classic tomat...
View full detailsOne of the best Brandywine strains, this variety offers a smooth, creamy, almost buttery texture with harmonious sweet flavor. The fruits are a ric...
View full detailsIntroduced by SESE in 1994, Sugar Cherry (Solanum pimpinellifolium) is an indeterminate variety producing large currant-type tomatoes about half an...
View full detailsPork Chop Tomato is a striking and delicious yellow heirloom with gold stripes and a flattened, beefsteak shape — the 8–12 oz fruits have a low-aci...
View full detailsIsis Candy Tomato is a beloved heirloom cherry variety with golden-yellow, fruit-sized tomatoes that carry a jewel-like star pattern visible throug...
View full detailsLucky Tiger Tomato is a striking and flavorful heirloom with elongated, bi-colored fruits — green with beautiful amber and red striping — that look...
View full detailsDeveloped in 1917 from a cross between Marvel and Globe and released by the USDA in 1925, Marglobe has remained in demand for generations while oth...
View full detailsHungarian Italian Paste is a determinate, pear-shaped paste tomato that is highly productive, with good disease resistance and excellent holding qu...
View full detailsHomestead 24 is a semi-determinate red tomato developed in 1966 for hot, humid coastal areas — especially Florida — that also performs well in the ...
View full detailsMartian Giant is a semi-determinate juicy red beefsteak tomato developed for organic market gardeners by Seeds of Change and further selected by Bi...
View full detailsAmish Paste is one of the largest sauce tomatoes available, with indeterminate, tall plants producing heavy yields of coreless, top-shaped fruits t...
View full detailsThis indeterminate tomato truly resembles a peach, with a peach-like fuzz on its 2–3 oz fruits that ripen to yellow, often with a hint of pink blus...
View full detailsBlack Prince Tomato is a three-time award winner — voted best-tasting tomato in 2014, 2015, and 2017 — and one taste of its uniquely smoky, sweet, ...
View full detailsCherokee Purple is a pre-1890 Tennessee heirloom reportedly of Cherokee origin, introduced by SESE in 1993, and included in Slow Food USA's Ark of ...
View full detailsOld Virginia is an heirloom from the Giltner family offering classic sweet-tart tomato flavor in 4 to 7 oz dark red, smooth, round fruits with few ...
View full detailsThis Russian heirloom indeterminate variety is a prolific producer of elongated, 1 oz deep mahogany-brown fruits whose color develops best in hot, ...
View full detailsDays to Maturity: 75Seed Count: 25Indeterminate - First grown in Marion South Carolina, this tomato helped farmers in that area have a reliable mar...
View full detailsJapanese Black Trifle Tomato is a stunning pear-shaped Russian heirloom — small 3–5 oz fruits with dramatic coloring that shifts from deep mahogany...
View full detailsAzoychka is a prolific Russian heirloom tomato celebrated for its ability to produce an astonishing 40–50 fruits per plant — the medium-sized yello...
View full detailsDark Orange Muscat Tomato is a striking heirloom cherry variety with deep, richly pigmented orange-to-amber fruits and a complex, slightly floral f...
View full detailsA pre-1900 heirloom grown throughout the South from northwest Arkansas to North Carolina, this indeterminate variety is highly valued for its abili...
View full detailsPrincipe Borghese (Solanum lycopersicum) is an Italian heirloom specifically bred for sun-drying, retaining more flavor when dried than most other ...
View full detailsCuostralee Tomato is a vigorous French heirloom with impressive, 1–3 pound fruits and a deeply satisfying, full-bodied tomato flavor that balances ...
View full detailsYellow Pear is an heirloom dating to before 1800, producing pear-shaped yellow tomatoes about 1½ by ¾ inches with a mild flavor. Plants are very pr...
View full detailsGreen Zebra was developed in 1985 by Tom Wagner and chosen by Alice Waters for the famous California restaurant Chez Panisse. The 3–5 oz fruits rip...
View full detailsEverglades Cherry produces sweet, dark pink, ½-inch fruits similar to Matt's Wild Cherry but with a pinker color and some differences in flavor.
West Virginia 63 (Centennial) was released in 1963 by West Virginia University Agricultural Experiment Station and produces 6–8 oz red fruits with ...
View full detailsOrange Oxheart Tomato is a stunning Virginia heirloom with the distinctive heart-shaped form of an oxheart tomato in a warm, glowing orange — the l...
View full detailsTropic VFN was developed by the University of Florida and is exceptionally well suited to hot, humid, disease-prone areas, particularly where bligh...
View full detailsGerman Johnson is a popular heirloom from Virginia and North Carolina, long a favorite at farmers markets, and is one of the four parent lines of t...
View full detailsMatt's Wild Cherry originated from seed collected in the wild near Hidalgo in eastern Mexico, and bears loads of intensely sweet, tart, and flavorf...
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Yellow Plum Tomato is a mild, sweet, and prolific heirloom with attractive 1–2 inch fruits in a warm golden-yellow that's both visually appealing a...
View full detailsSilvery Fir Tree Tomato is a uniquely beautiful Russian heirloom with delicate, fern-like silver-green foliage that looks ornamental enough for a f...
View full detailsFederle Tomato is a West Virginia heirloom paste variety with impressive 7-inch elongated fruits, meaty walls, and minimal seeds — the ideal combin...
View full detailsThis yellow Brandywine delivers the same great flavor as its famous pink-fruited cousin — large, slightly ribbed beefsteaks that are sweet and tang...
View full detailsBlack Cherry produces 1-inch fruits in a striking dusky purple with black highlights on vigorous plants. It was a big favorite at the 2015 tomato t...
View full detailsSan Marzano is an Italian heirloom famous for its use in Neapolitan pizza and other Italian dishes. The long Roma-type fruits weigh 3–4 oz with poi...
View full detailsPersimmon Tomato produces beautiful rose-orange fruits weighing 12 to 16 oz, with early fruits sometimes reaching up to 2 lbs. The vigorous, well-b...
View full detailsGreen Grape is a semi-determinate cherry tomato developed in 1983 by Tater Mater Seed, ripening to a yellow-green color that resembles large Muscat...
View full detailsA garden jewel from Irkutsk, Siberia, this indeterminate variety produces deep reddish-brown fruits that grade to dark brown or black on the should...
View full detailsMartino's Roma is a dependable heirloom paste tomato known for its heavy yields, strong disease resistance, and clusters of firm, bright red fruits...
View full detailsStriped Roman (Solanum lycopersicum) was developed by Seed Savers Exchange member John Swenson and is known for its striking appearance and superb ...
View full detailsFirst introduced in 1923, this classic heirloom has a long history as a reliable garden tomato; this improved early-season selection ripens noticea...
View full detailsA one-of-a-kind HMOS exclusive cherry tomato from Cornell University's breeding program, bearing mini-Roma-shaped fruits with vivid yellow stripes ...
View full detailsA compact dwarf tomato from the Dwarf Tomato Project bearing rich red-brown fruits with distinctive green-ribbed shoulders and an exceptionally sil...
View full detailsTomato 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.