Here you find a compilation of varieties that are extra hardy, early, resistant to different tomato diseases, or in other ways are suitable to grow in places with shorter seasons and cooler climates. All varieties have a development time of 70 Days or less OR have other characteristics that make them suitable. Read more about different types of tomatoes.
42 Days is a bush variety growing to about 60-120cm in height and around 90cm in width. Produces small to medium-sized, red tomatoes, 25-100 grams each. The fruits are mostly round, some with a pointed tip and have a mild sweet flavor. Extremely early variety, hence the name. Resistant to many diseases: V, F, N, FCRR, TMV. Also does well in colder weather and shorter seasons. Determinate. 40-50D. 10seeds/pack
Abracazebra produces round, bright green cherry tomatoes with dark-green stripes. Well-balanced sweet-tart flavor. This is an indeterminate, vining variety of tomato growing to about 200cm in height and spreads some width-wise depending on how much of the suckers are pruned and the choice of staking and support. Does well also in cooler weather. 75D. 10seeds/pack
Ailsa Craig is a heavy yielder of normal-sized tomatoes. Round, red fruits with excellent traditional tomato flavor. This is an indeterminate, vining variety of tomato growing to about 200cm in height and spreads some width-wise depending on how much of the suckers are pruned and the choice of staking and support. First introduced in 1908, the variety won an Award of Merit from the RHS in 1911. From Inverness, Scotland. Bred by Mr. Alan Balch. 60D. 10seeds/pack
Alaska, 'Aljaska', is a bush variety growing to about 60cm in height. Produces small to medium-sized, red tomatoes around 80 grams each. The fruits are round and have a mild sweet flavor. Does well in colder weather and shorter seasons. Russia. Determinate. 55D. 10seeds/pack
Alaskan Fancy is a bush variety growing to about 60-80cm in height. Produces large red cherry tomatoes around 25-50 grams each. The fruits are round to oblate and have a mild sweet flavor. Bred for cooler weather and short growing seasons. Alaska, USA. Semi-Determinate. 55D. 10seeds/pack
Alenka is a dwarf variety growing up to 50-70cm in height. Produces round to oblate, red tomatoes up to 100 grams each. The fruits are juicy with a sweet and fruity flavor. 65D. 10seeds/pack
Amy’s Sugar Gem produces round, bright red cherry tomatoes. Meaty and juicy fruits with a sweet taste. This is an indeterminate, vining variety of tomato growing to about 200cm in height and spreads some width-wise depending on how much of the suckers are pruned and the choice of staking and support. Developed by Jeff McCormack after a cross between 'Red Cherry' and 'Tappy's Finest'. 'Amy's Sugar Gem' is named after Amy Hereford, whose grandmother "Tappy" introduces heirloom varieties to Jeff in 1982. 71D. 10seeds/pack
Andreevskiy Surprise produces large, round to oblate beefsteak tomatoes around 200-400grams each. Bright red fruits with a traditional, sweet tomato flavor. This is a semi-determinate, vining variety of tomato growing to about 150cm in height and spreads some width-wise depending on how much of the suckers are pruned and the choice of staking and support. Healthy and disease-resistant plants. Russia.80D. 10seeds/pack
Anna Russian produces heart-shaped, small beefsteak tomatoes up to 300grams each. Dark-pink-red fruits with a traditional, rich tomato flavor. This is an indeterminate, vining variety of tomato growing to about 200cm in height and spreads some width-wise depending on how much of the suckers are pruned and the choice of staking and support. Does well also in cooler weather. Old Russian variety. 70D. 10seeds/pack
Antho White Cherry produces round cherry tomatoes. Gorgeous in creme-white with antho-purple coloring. Juicy fruits with a sweet taste. This is an indeterminate, vining variety of tomato growing to about 200cm in height and spreads some width-wise depending on how much of the suckers are pruned and the choice of staking and support. 70D. 10seeds/pack
Apelsin produces round, small beefsteak tomatoes around 100-200grams each. Golden-orange fruits with a fruity, sweet tomato flavor. This is an indeterminate, vining variety of tomato growing to about 200cm in height and spreads some width-wise depending on how much of the suckers are pruned and the choice of staking and support. Does well also in cooler weather. Russia. 80D. 10seeds/pack
Arctic is a bush variety growing up to about 60cm in height. Produces large yields of small cherry tomatoes around 15 grams each. Round, red fruits with a sweet flavor. Can also be grown in pots. Determinate. 65-70D. 10seeds/pack
Arctic Rose, ’Dwarf Arctic Rose Tomato’, is a dwarf variety growing up to 90cm in height. Heavy yielder of oblate tomatoes around 100-150grams each. Beautiful clear dark-pink, smooth fruits with a fresh, sweet pleasant flavor. Rugose, dark green, regular leaves. Cross between 'Budai Torpe' och 'Black from Tula' by Patrina Nuske Small, Australia in 2006. Was then called 'Grumpy'. Sherry Shiesl and Susan Bailey, Alaska did most of the selection work with ‘Arctic Rose’. Determinate Dwarf. Introduced in 2012. OSSI. Recommended for a shorter season. 60D. 10seeds/pack.
Artisan Golden Bumble Bee produces round cherry tomatoes. Golden yellow fruits with golden-orange stripes. Excellent juicy sweet flavor. This is an indeterminate, vining variety of tomato growing to about 200cm in height and spreads some width-wise depending on how much of the suckers are pruned and the choice of staking and support. 65D. 10seeds/pack
Artisan Pink Bumble Bee produces round cherry tomatoes. Golden yellow fruits with bright pink stripes. Excellent juicy and sweet flavor. This is an indeterminate, vining variety of tomato growing to about 200cm in height and spreads some width-wise depending on how much of the suckers are pruned and the choice of staking and support. 70D. 10seeds/pack
Sunrise Bumble Bee produces round larger cherry tomatoes. Golden-yellow-orange-striped fruits with a sweet pleasant tomato flavor. Crack-resistant. This is an indeterminate, vining variety of tomato growing to about 200cm in height and spreads some width-wise depending on how much of the suckers are pruned and the choice of staking and support. 70D. 10seeds/pack
Aurantiacum produces round-oval cherry tomatoes. Golden yellow fruits in large clusters, almost like a multi-flora. Juicy and sweet flavor. This is an indeterminate, vining variety of tomato growing to about 200cm in height and spreads some width-wise depending on how much of the suckers are pruned and the choice of staking and support. This could be a wild variety. More resistant against blight. 80D. 10seeds/pack
Auria Dwarf is a compact dwarf variety growing up to around 70cm in height. Produces red, elongated, firm paste-type tomatoes, 8 cm long. The fruits are dry with very few seeds. Paste-type tomatoes contain less water than "normal" tomatoes and are perfect for tomato sauce, puree, cooking, etc. The fruits are very firm and meaty and not so watery if cooked. Ukraine. Semi-determinate. 65-75D. 6seeds/pack.
Auriga produces round, normal-sized tomatoes, around 60-70grams each. Even-sized, golden-orange fruits with slightly tart tomato flavor. This is an indeterminate, vining variety of tomato growing to about 200cm in height and spreads some width-wise depending on how much of the suckers are pruned and the choice of staking and support. Germany. 60D. 10seeds/pack
Azoychka produces oblate, small beefsteak tomatoes around 200grams each. Golden-yellow fruits with a fruity, sweet tomato flavor with a hint of lemon. This is an indeterminate, vining variety of tomato growing to about 200cm in height and spreads some width-wise depending on how much of the suckers are pruned and the choice of staking and support. Russia. 75D. 10seeds/pack