All varieties in this category are Longkeeper tomatoes. Longkeeper tomatoes have certain characteristics that make them suitable for storing during a long period of time. Read more about Longkeeper Tomatoes.
Some varieties are bush varieties that might need staking. Normally they don't need any pruning. If the plant would get too large, it of course can be cut down a bit. Many of the bush varieties are determinate varieties. Determinate means that the plant will grow to a certain size and shape and then set fruit, the harvest period normally is around 10-20 days. After this, the plant is "done" and dies. Many of the bush varieties are earlier than indeterminate, vining varieties.
Some varieties are of indeterminate growth. Indeterminate means that the plant will keep on growing and producing fruit all season. Should preferably be staked or supported and might require pruning of the suckers. Read more about different types of tomatoes.
Montmelo, ‘tomàquet de penjar de Montmeló’, is a Spanish “hanging tomato” – longkeeper tomato from Catalonia, Spain. “Penjar” is “to hang” in Catalan. Originates in the municipality of Montornès del Vallès and was preserved by Maria Seguí. Produces elongated, orange fruits around 20-30grams each. Keeps very well after harvest, until spring. Indeterminate. 80D. 10seeds/pack
Secà, ‘de tomàquet de penjar del Secà’, is a Spanish “hanging tomato” – longkeeper tomato from Catalonia, Spain. “Penjar” is “to hang” in Catalan. Originates in the municipality of La Fatarella, preserved by Joan Pellissa. Has originally been farmed on dry land, drought and heat tolerant. Produces round, small, firm, and quite dry fruits. Indeterminate. 80D. 10seeds/pack
Son Burges, ‘de tomàquet de penjar ramallet de Son Burgès’, is a Spanish “hanging tomato” – longkeeper tomato from Petra, Mallorca, Spain. “Penjar” is “to hang” in Catalan. Produces slightly flattened and slightly ribbed, around 50grams each. Keeps very well after harvest, up to one year. Indeterminate. 80D. 10seeds/pack
Giant Multiflora is a longkeeper variety producing huge multiflora clusters with 20-35 fruits per cluster. Each fruit weighs around 40-80grams. Very good yields. Slightly flattened and slightly ribbed fruits in pale yellow that turn more pink as fully ripe. Very firm fruits with thick walls, keep very well after harvest. Indeterminate. 80D. 10seeds/pack
Novogodnij, ”New Year”, is a longkeeper variety producing quite large fruits, around 50-100grams each. Green-ish fruits that ripen to yellow-ish, sometimes a bit more pink. Very firm fruits with thick walls and firm flesh. Late ripening, but keeps very well after harvest. 80-85D. Indeterminate. 10seeds/pack
Banyalbufar, ‘Tomàtiga de Ramellet de Banyalbufar’, is a longkeeper variety from Hort de can Fura, Banyalbufar, Mallorca, Spain. Produces oval to round fruits, some with a little pointed end. Red-orange fruits with red-pink-orange flesh. Firm fruits with thick walls. Keeps very well after harvest. Indeterminate. 75-80D. 10seeds/pack
Blanca, ‘Tomàtiga de Ramellet Blanca’, is a longkeeper variety from Cas Manescal, Son Sardina, Mallorca, Spain. Produces yellow to pink fruits with pink to red flesh. Firm, but still quite juicy fruits. Keeps very well after harvest. 80D. Indeterminate. 10seeds/pack
Ferro, ‘Tomàtiga de Ramellet de Ferro’, is a longkeeper variety from Son Fortuny, Sant Joan, Mallorca, Spain. Produces small fruits around 30-40grams each. Almost round fruits with a slight ribbing. Very firm fruits with thick walls and flesh. Keeps very well after harvest. Drought-resistant. Indeterminate. 75-80D. 10seeds/pack
Mateta, ‘Tomàtiga de Ramellet de Mateta’, is a longkeeper variety from Son Fortuny, Sant Joan, Mallorca, Spain. Produces small, flat-round fruits around 30-50grams each. Red-orange-pink fruits with firm flesh and thick walls. Keeps very well after harvest. Very drought resistant. Indeterminate. 75-80D. 10seeds/pack
Punta, ‘Tomàtiga de Ramellet en Punta’, is a longkeeper variety from Son Gener, Ariany, Mallorca, Spain. Produces flattened and slightly ribbed fruits around 40-70grams each. Pink-yellow fruits with pink flesh. Firm fruits with thick walls, still quite juicy. Keeps very well after harvest. Indeterminate. 80D. 10seeds/pack
Espalda Verde is an indeterminate variety growing to about 200cm in height and spreads width-wise depending on how much of the suckers are pruned. Produces oblate large fruits with a full, sweet, slightly spicy tomato flavor. Fruits in size of small beefsteaks, up to 200grams each. Bright-red fruits with a green neck, as the name states in Spanish - "Green Neck". Thick-skinned, very meaty fruits with firm flesh. Crack-resistant. Keeps very well after harvest, up to 4 months. Not exactly a Longkeeper variety in the true sense but Espalda Verde has the most excellent characteristics for storage after harvest. Especially for a large-fruited variety. This is one of the very few beefsteaks that can be stored for a longer period of time. Best stored laying on trays, since the fruits are quite heavy. Origen: Sadurní Playà, Manresa, Spain. 80D. 10seeds/pack
GiaGiu is a longkeeper variety of Italian piennolo type. Produces oval to plum-shaped fruits with a distinct pointed end around 20-30 grams each. Bright yellow fruits with a sweet and fresh tomato flavor. Thick skin and firm flesh, crack-resistant. Good shelf life, and keeps very well after harvest. A spontaneous hybridization discovered in a field of ‘Pienolo del Vésuvio’. Was named after the granddaughter of the gardener who found it. Indeterminate. 75-80D. 10seeds/pack
Ramallet Rodona is a longkeeper variety from Mallorca, Spain. Produces red to pale-red fruits around 40-80 grams each. Solid and traditional tomato flavor. Thick skin and firm flesh, crack-resistant. Good shelf life, and keeps very well after harvest. Indeterminate. 75-80D. 10seeds/pack
Canyisset, ‘Tomàtiga de Ramellet de Canyisset’, is a longkeeper variety from Son Macià, Manacor, Mallorca, Spain. Produces very large fruits for a long-keeper, up to 300grams per fruit. Pink-ish, flat-round fruits with greener and a bit bulky necks. Firm fruits with pink flesh, quite juicy. Keeps well after harvest, but not as well as varieties with smaller fruits. Large fruits can be stored lying on trays, etc. It can crack if watered too much. 85D. Indeterminate. 10seeds/pack
Solereta, ‘Tomàtiga de Ramellet de na Solereta’, is a longkeeper variety from Son Negre, Felanitx, Mallorca, Spain. Produces large, oval to plum-shaped fruits with a blunt, pointed end, up to 100grams each. Very pretty, pink fruits with pink flesh. Firm fruits with thick walls and thick flesh, still quite juicy. Can crack with overwatering. Keeps very well after harvest. 80-85D. Indeterminate. 10seeds/pack
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