Skagit County Master Gardener Foundation

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VarietyTypeDaysDay RangeGrowth HabitSeed TypeDisease ResistanceDescriptionPicture
Abe LincolnSlicer7566-75IndeterminateHeirloomProduces brilliant red, round, medium-sized tomatoes. Delicious flavor enjoyed since 1923.
Amish PastePlum8076-90IndeterminateOpen-Pollinated, HeirloomUltimate paste tomato for seed savers. Giant, blocky, Roma-type fruits have delicious red flesh that is perfect for paste and canning. It has world-class flavor and comes from an Amish community.
Big Beef PlusSlicer7566-75IndeterminateHybridHR: A/F2/FOR/St-L/ToMV/ToTV/V, IR: Ma/TSWVBeefsteak with improved disease resistance. Big, round, beefy fruits weighing 7 ½ to 8 ½ oz. Excellent old-time tomato flavor and great texture.
Black CherryCherry7066-75IndeterminateHeirloomDusky brown, large grape-size fruit. Rich black tomato flavor. Prolific vines.
Black KrimSlicer8076-90IndeterminateOpen-Pollinated, HeirloomDark reddish-purple to black beefsteak fruits with shiny black/green shoulders. Rich sweet flavor. Fairly early, very prolific.
Black Sea ManSlicer7566-75DeterminateHeirloomMedium sized fruits with brown-black skins and pink shoulders. Rich, tangy tomato flavor. A hardy Russian heirloom.
Brandywine RedSlicer8076-90IndeterminateHeirloomBaseball-sized red fruits. Full of flavor. Very vigorous. One of the best-known heirloom tomato varieties.
Celebrity PlusSlicer7066-75DeterminateHybridV, St/L, A, HR: F2, HR: ToMVA hybrid F1 improvement on the original Celebrity tomato (an AAS Winner). The plant sets small perfect flowers followed by smooth, red tomatoes. Fruits are larger than the original Celebrity, weighing 7 to 8 ozs.
Cherokee PurpleSlicer8076-90IndeterminateOpen-Pollinated, HeirloomNW Experts pick. Dusky pink with dark shoulders. Medium-large sized fruits. Rich flavor and texture. A favorite among heirloom enthusiasts.
Crimson CarmelloSlicer7566-75IndeterminateHybridV, N, LB, TMVRed juicy fruit with perfect sweet to acid balance. Produces heavy clusters of generous-size round fruit on strong, uniform plants.
DamselSlicer7566-75IndeterminateHybridF1, V, N, LBBig, pink-skinned beauty, globe-shaped fruit bursting with juicy flavor, intricate blend of sweet and acid for a rich flavor experience typically only found in heirlooms.
Dwarf Audrey's LovePlum7876-90Dwarf IndeterminateHybridRegular leaf plants only grow two to three feet tall, fairly productive. The paste-type fruit are elongated, plum shaped, 2-3 oz, are chocolate colored (deep red with green shoulders) have green striping, are juicy, and have a mild, balanced flavor.
Dwarf Lemon IceSlicer7066-75Dwarf IndeterminateHybridCompact (averaging two to three feet in height), dwarf in habit with rugose, regular leaves producing small to medium sized (3-12 oz), yellow, heart-shaped fruit that are meaty and have a good, mild, sweet but slightly tart flavor (well-balanced).
Dwarf SarandipitySalad6540-65Dwarf IndeterminateHybridRegular leaf dwarf variety producing round medium small (2-4 oz), uniformly sized and shaped fruit that ripen to a rich brick red chocolate color with vertical green, metallic-looking stripes. The flavor is mild and sweet, and very prolific.
Dwarf Tiny TimCherry4540-65Dwarf DeterminateHeirloomProduces heavy clusters of fine flavored, globe-shaped, red colored fruit, about 1/2 in diameter. If grown in pots, grows 10-12 tall and 14 across. Can be a potted plant anytime of the year. Good for small gardens, patios, or apartment dwellers.
Early to mid season regular leaf dwarf, variably sized cherry tomato ranging from 1-3 oz and purple in color, excellent yield and flavor.
Dwarf Velvet NightCherry7066-75Dwarf IndeterminateHybridEarly to mid season regular leaf dwarf, variably sized cherry tomato ranging from 1-3 oz and purple in color, excellent yield and flavor.
Early GirlSlicer5740-65IndeterminateHybridF2, VRed, medium size fruit packed with flavor. Meaty with firm texture and blemish-resistant skin. Heavy yields on hardy vines. Early season.
GenuwineSlicer7566-75IndeterminateHybridRuby-red, old time flavor. Cross of Brandywine and Costoluto Genovese. Bred for improved yield and earlier maturity.
Gold NuggetCherry5640-65DeterminateOpen-PollinatedVGolden-yellow, fine-flavored, 1" round-to-oval fruits. Uniform, compact plants average 24" in height and begin fruiting extra-early.
Gold SparkCherry6866-75IndeterminateHybridCR, LM, ToMVYellow grape. High yields of sweet flavorful fruit. Vigorous plant yields uniform golden fruit that hold well on the plant.
Green ZebraSalad7566-75IndeterminateOpen-Pollinated, HeirloomGlowing green skin overlaid with olive and gold mottled streaks. Sweet and zesty flavor. 1 ½” - 2 ½” salad tomato.
Japanese Trifele BlackSalad8576-90IndeterminateHeirloomGreen-streaked shoulders, deepening to mahogany and a nearly black base. 6 oz pear-shaped fruit. Meaty interior. Rich flavor. Excellent canner.
Jaune FlammeSalad7566-75IndeterminateOpen-Pollinated, HeirloomBright apricot-orange fruit surrounding reddish flesh. Large cherry size. Sweet and high yielding. Cooking, fresh, drying, roasting, or canning.
JulietCherry6040-65IndeterminateHybridF1, N, AB, LB, CRAAS Winner. Multi-use 2 1/2"-long tomato for fresh eating, sauce and drying. Deep-red, oblong, sweet 2 oz fruit ripens early and holds well on and off the plant.
Large Red CherryCherry8076-90IndeterminateOpen-PollinatedDeep scarlet, round, and flavorful. High yields of 1"-1¼”-diameter fruits in clusters of 5 on hardy, spreading vines. An excellent salad tomato.
MoskvichSalad6040-65IndeterminateOpen-Pollinated, HeirloomCRDeep red smallish fruits with outstanding rich flavor. Early, abundant and like many Russian types they do well in cool/cold conditions.
Mountain MeritSlicer7566-75DeterminateHybridHR: F3/LB/TSWV/V,
IR: AB/N
AAS Winner. Deep red, medium to large size fruits with excellent resistance to Late Blight, as well as others, makes the perfect slicing tomato.
NovaPlum6540-65DeterminateOpen-PollinatedLipstick-red, elongated meaty fruit with a pointed end. Excellent taste. Nova explodes with fruit before most other roma types. Compact plant.
OpalkaPlum8276-90IndeterminateOpen-Pollinated, HeirloomRed, 3” by 6” plum tomato. Excellent flavor and very few seeds make this a perfect tomato for processing or drying. Fruits hold well on the vine.
Orange ParucheCherry6766-75Semi-DeterminateHybridF1, ToMV, TMVBrilliant orange fruits are irresistible, and vitamin packed. Sweet and flavorful. Very productive. Winner of Territorial Seed taste test.
Paul RobesonSlicer8076-90IndeterminateOpen-Pollinated, HeirloomLarge (up to 20 oz.) beefsteak-type fruit that are maroon-black shouldered, sweet, very juicy, and flavorful.
RomaPlum7676-90DeterminateHeirloomF1, V, N, A, LBRed, pear-shaped fruits that are nice and meaty, with very few seeds. Well-known paste-type tomato, perfect for sauces, pastes and ketchup.
San MarzanoPlum8076-90IndeterminateOpen-Pollinated, HeirloomBright-red, slightly rectangular. Large clusters of 3 1/2” fruits. High in sugars, pectin, and flavor for the richest sauces, pastes, and soups.
SebastopolCherry7566-75IndeterminateOpen-PollinatedLarge ¾” heirloom red cherry tomatoes that are sweet-tasting with a spark of tartness. Well suited for cooler, coastal regions or short season gardens. A wonderful salad or snacking tomato.
StupiceSalad5240-65IndeterminateOpen-Pollinated, HeirloomDeep red, 2-3 inch fruits. Very sweet, tangy and flavorful. Cold-tolerant tomato popular with those who have short growing seasons.
SungoldCherry6240-65IndeterminateHybridF2, V, TMVBright apricot-orange round globes. Sweet fruity flavor. Reliable, prolific producer. 1 ¼ inches across on long, 10–15 fruit, grape-like trusses.
SunsugarCherry6240-65IndeterminateHybridCR,
IR: F1/TMV
Golden-orange beauty. Sugar-sweetness and flavor, superb texture, and a tangy taste. The ½ oz fruits grow on large, prolific plants.
Super Sweet 100Cherry6540-65IndeterminateHybridScarlet-colored, cherry-sized fruits are high in Vitamin C. Bursting with sugary flavor. They grow in long clusters and produce into the fall. Round, 1" diameter.
Sweet MillionCherry6540-65IndeterminateHybridF1, TMVDark-red fruits grow in long chains. Super-sweet. Slightly larger than Sweet 100. Matures early and continues producing until frost.
TaxiSalad7066-75DeterminateOpen-Pollinated, HeirloomBright yellow 4-6 oz sweet, meaty fruits. Good for slicing making them perfect for sandwiches. Can be grown well in most areas.
Terenzo - ContainerCherry5640-65Dwarf DeterminateHybridAAS Winner. Juicy, red, cherry fruits average 1¼” across. Compact dwarf plants, 16-20" tall and 20" wide, excel in containers and hanging basket.
VeronaPlum6766-75IndeterminateHybridHR: F2/V, IR: ABSimilar to Juliet, but with even tastier, somewhat more plump, deep-red "cocktail plum" fruits averaging 2 1/2 oz. Long clusters on a medium-vigorous vine.
Washington CherryCherry6040-65DeterminateOpen-PollinatedHigh-yielding compact plants. Cherry tomatoes with a deep red color. Thick-walled, meaty, and flavorful.
Yellow PerfectionSalad7566-75IndeterminateOpen-Pollinated, HeirloomPotato leaf plant produces 1 1/2"-2" (golf ball size) round, brilliant-yellow, thin-skinned and delicious heirloom tomato fruits. Great for snacking and salads. Suitable for cooler climates.

Disease Resistance
A Alternaria Stem Canker
AB Early Blight (Alternaria solani)
CR Crack Resistance
F1 Fusarium Wilt Race 1
F2 Fusarium Wilt Races 1 and 2
F3 Fusarium Wilt Races 0, 1, and 2
HR High Resistance
IR Intermediate Resistance
LB Late Blight (Phytophthora infestans)
LM Leaf Mold
N Nematodes
St/L Stemphylium (Gray Leaf Spot)
TMV Tobacco Mosaic Virus
ToANV Tomato Apex Necrotic Virus
ToMV Tomato Mosaic Virus (Strains 0, 1, and 2)
TSWV Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
TYLCV Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus
V Verticillium Wilt