List of tomato cultivars

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There are more than 10,000 tomato varieties available. [1]

Contents

Table of tomatoes

ImageCommon nameColorMaturity
(days)
Genetic
type
Fruit sizeShapeGrowthLeaf typePrimary useDisease
resistance
code [exp.]
Additional informationRefs
Tomato Cultivar Alicante.jpg Alicante Red55–70Heirloom2–6 ozStandardIndeterminateRegular leafCommon in the UK, used to be the classic breakfast tomato because of the high productivity & taste [2]
Azoychka Beefsteak Tomato.jpg Azoychka Yellow68–78HeirloomLargeBeefsteakIndeterminateRegular leafRussian Heirloom ripens to pale orange – flavour similar to Limmony [3]
Aunt Ruby's German Green Green85–95Heirloom12–16 ozBeefsteakIndeterminateRegular LeafOriginally from Germany. Cultivated in Tennessee by Ruby Arnold. Sweet flavor with a hint of spice. [4] [5]
Diversite taille tomates.jpg Beefsteak Red96HeirloomLargeBeefsteakIndeterminateRegular leafSandwiches, slicing, stewing, canningCommon in the United States. Includes varieties Red Ponderosa and Coustralee. Can reach up to 4 lb / 1.8 kg. in weight. High fiber. Vitamin C greater if vine ripened. Popular with restaurants for sandwiches and burgers due to its size. [6] [7]
Tomato.jpg Better Boy Red70–80HybridMedium/
Large
StandardIndeterminateRegular leafF V N T [8]
Berkeley Tie-Dye GreenVariegated

Orange/Green

75–80Open-Pollinated Hybrid8–16 ozSlicingIndeterminateRegular LeafDeveloped in California by Brad Gates of Wild Boar Farms

Sweet, salty, spicy based on color.

[9] [10]
Tomatoes in Ventimiglia.jpg Big Beef Red70–80HybridMediumBeefsteakIndeterminateRegular leafF V N T1994 AAS winner [11]
Big Rainbow Yellow/
Red
80–85HeirloomLargeBeefsteakIndeterminateRegular LeafLarge fruited yellow tomatoes with red swirls, and mild/sweet flavor [12]
Blaby Special 2023 - Ripe.jpg Blaby Special Red70–80HeirloomMediumRoundOriginally from Blaby England and supplied throughout the country during WWII. Cultivar was brought back into cultivation in 2006 [13]
Black Beauty Black80Open-Pollinated Hybrid10–14 ozBeefsteakIndeterminateRegular LeafSlicingDeveloped by Brad Gates of Wild Boar Farms, Napa California.

Rich, earthy flavor.

The darkest tomato variety so far developed.

Black CherryPurple/Red65–75Open-Pollinated HybridSmallCherryIndeterminateRegular LeafSaladsRich flavor. [14] [15]
Black IciclePurple/RedOpen-Pollinated Hybrid4 ozPlumIndeterminateRegular LeafSaucing

Drying

Rich, sweet, earthy flavor.
Black-krim-heirloom-tomato.jpg Black Krim Purple/
Brown
70–80HeirloomLargeBeefsteakIndeterminateRegular LeafSlicing

Salad

Rather low production. Originally from the Crimean peninsula, or Isle of Krim off its coast, on the Black Sea [16] [17] Rich, sweet flavor. [18] [19]
Brandywine.jpg Brandywine Pink80–100HeirloomUp to 24 ozBeefsteakIndeterminatePotato LeafNoted for a "great tomatoey flavor" and large size.

Often features green shoulders

Variety dates back to 1885.

[20] [21]

[22]

CarbonBurgundy90Heirloom10–14 ozBeefsteakIndeterminateRegular LeafSalad

Slicing

Canning

Complex flavor. [23] [24]
Tomatensorte Campari 01 (fcm).jpg Campari Red69–80HybridSmallCocktailIndeterminateRegular LeafTNoted for its juiciness, high sugar level, low acidity, and lack of mealiness
Tomaquet Canari 2017 A1.jpg Canario (tomato) RedMediumRoundFruits on show & edible to birds.

Magnesium deficiency on lower leaves and very common – not a major problem. Remove infected leaves.

Celebrity-fruit.jpg Celebrity Red70Hybrid10 oz.Flattened GlobeSemi-DeterminateRegular LeafA V FF N T1998 AAS (All-American Selection) winner. Known for good flavor [28]
Cherokee.purple.jpg Cherokee Purple Brown/
Purple
70–80Heirloom8–12 ozBeefsteakIndeterminateRegular LeafSlicing

Salad

FDeveloped by Craig LeHoullier of Raleigh, North Carolina after receiving a packet of seeds from John Green of Sevierville, Tennessee. Passed down for over 100 years before Green's acquisition, it is said that they were originally given to the family by the Cherokee Nation. [11] [29]
Cherry Bambelo tomatoes 2017 A1.jpg Cherry Bambelo OrangeA variety of Orange baby plum tomato [30] [31]
Cherry Nebula tomatoes 2017 A1.jpg Cherry Nebula RedAlternative names: England: Sweet Rosso – Belgium: BelRosso [32] [33] [34]
Chocolate PearBurgundy/Green65–80Open-Pollinated Hybrid1 ozPearIndeterminateRegular LeafCanning

Saucing

Salad

Developed by Terrior Seeds.

Rich, balanced flavor.

[35] [36]
Dad's SunsetOrange75–80Heirloom10–14 ozPearIndeterminateRegular LeafSweet and slightly tart flavor. [37] [38]
DesterPink75Heirloom16–24 ozBeefsteakIndeterminateRegular LeafBrought to the Indiana by Dr. Dester and his family in the 1970s, this German variety was shared with their Amish house cleaner Anna, who then introduced the seeds to others.

Sweet flavor.

[39] [40]
Dr. Wyche's YellowYellow/Orange80Heirloom16 ozBeefsteakIndeterminateRegular LeafDeveloped by Dr. John Wyche. Named "Hot Yellow" in 1985, it was renamed in honor of Dr. Wyche when sold to the public.

Tropical, sweet flavor. Low acid.

[41] [42]
Earlygirl.jpg Early Girl Red63HybridMediumStandardIndeterminateRegular LeafF VNamed "Early Girl" to complement the existing Better Boy variety [11] [43]
Ed's MillenniumRed85HeirloomLargeBeefsteakIndeterminateRegularSaved by University of California Master Gardener Edgar Lo of Cupertino, California [44]
Emerald EvergreenGreen70–80Heirloom6–10 ozSlicingIndeterminateRegular LeafDeveloped by Glecklers Seedsmen c.1950

Sweet flavor. Low Acid.

[45] [46]
EnchantmentRed70–80HybridSmallStandardIndeterminateRegular leafF V N [47]
Ferris WheelPink90HeirloomLargeBeefsteakIndeterminateWispy Regular LeafDeveloped by John A. Salzer Seed Company in 1894. Craig Lehoullier has regrown them (old seeds) and are purchasable once again. Intense flavor. [48]
FlamencoRed58–74HybridMediumRoundSemi-determinateRegular LeafOpen-pollinated tomato for the Southwest. A cross between Silvery Fir Tree and Floridade. Continues to produce in hot weather. [49]
Fourth of July Red49HybridMediumStandardIndeterminateRegular leafNamed as such since it is expected to ripen early, likely before U.S. Independence Day [50] [51]
Gardener's DelightRed65HeirloomSmallStandardIndeterminateRegular leafPopular for high yields of tasty bite-sized fruit [52]
Gardenpeach.blackcherry.jpg Garden Peach Yellow75HeirloomLargeRoundIndeterminateRegular leafHas a fuzzy skin similar to peaches, hence the name. [53]
German Johnson Pink/Red76HeirloomLargeStandardIndeterminateRegular leafLow relative yield per plant but very large fruit
German LunchboxPink70–80HeirloomSmallPlumIndeterminateRegular LeafBrought to Missouri by a German immigrant family, these tomatoes were shared with Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds and now the seeds are commercially distributed.

Sugary sweet flavor.

[54] [55]
German PinkPink85–90Heirloom16–32 ozBeefsteakIndeterminateRegular LeafOne of two tomato varieties that inspired the creation of the Seed Savers Exchange.

Brought to the US from Bavaria in 1883 by Michael Ott.

[56] [57]
Giulietta F1Red70–80HybridLargePlumStandardRegular LeafA V F N TA large fruited ‘Italian’ plum variety, which set well, even under cool conditions. They are known for being extremely juicy and delicious with a high yield. They are ideal for greenhouses and sunny sheltered spots outdoors. [58]
GranaderoRed75HybridMediumRomaIndeterminateRegular leafA V F N TVery high yielding Roma tomato. Greenhouse or outdoors [59]
Great white-fruit.jpg Great WhiteYellowHeirloomLargeStandardIndeterminateRegular leafLow yield of large pale yellow beefsteak tomatoes. Average flavor. [60]
Green DoctorsGreen75–85Open Pollinated Hybrid~1 ozCherryIndeterminateRegular LeafA variation of the Dr. Carolyn variety discovered by Dr. Amy Goldman in New York c. 2002.

Sweet and tart in flavor

[61] [62]
Green GiantGreen85Hybrid12–32 ozBeefsteakIndeterminatePotato LeafGerman variety cultivated by Reinhard Kraft c. early 2000s.

Sweet, complex flavor.

[63] [64]
Green Zebra Tomato 65.jpg Green Zebra Variegated Green/Yellow70–80Open Pollinated [65] ~3 ozStandardIndeterminateRegular leafDeveloped in Everett, WA by Tom Wagner c.1983.

Sweet and tangy flavor

[66] [67]
Hanover tomato large
Henderson's Pink PonderosaPink85Heirloom16–32 ozStandardIndeterminateRegular LeafDeveloped around the 1870s by Anne Ponderosa and Wallace Hoss-Tentinger. Introduced to the public in 1891 by Peter Henderson.

Rich flavor.

[68] [69] [70]
Hillbilly Red/
Orange
85HeirloomLargeStandardIndeterminatePotato Leaf [71]
Hungarian HeartPink80HeirloomUp to 16 ozOxheartIndeterminateRegular LeafBrought to the United States in 1901 from a village near Budapest. It was introduced to the SSE in 1991 by Jerry Muller of Alabama. Muller received the seeds from Ed Simon of Pennsylvania in 1988 [72]

Rich flavor.

[73]
Japanese Black TrifeleBurgundy/
Black/
Green
70–80HeirloomMediumPearIndeterminatePotato leafAlso known as Black Russian Trifele [74]
Jersey Boy Red70–75HybridLargeStandardIndeterminateRegular leafA hybrid of the Rutgers tomato and the Brandywine by the Burpee Seed Company, it made its first appearance in commercial seed circa 2015. Burpee dubs it the “Supertomato.” 8 oz. to 10 oz. fruits combine the Brandywine's sweet-sour with the Rutgers classic rich color, thicker skin. It has the Rutgers' yield and harvesting characteristics as well. [75]
Jubilee Yellow72HeirloomMediumStandardIndeterminateRegular leafReleased by Burpee Seed in 1943, and AAS winner same year [76]
JulietRed55–68HybridSmallPlumIndeterminateRegular leafResistant to cracking on the vine, long shelf life, 1999 AAS winner [11] [77]
Kellogg's BreakfastOrange70–80Heirloom15–32 ozBeefsteakIndeterminateRegular LeafDeveloped by a friend of Darrell Kellogg in West Virginia.

Sweet, tangy flavor.

[78] [79]

[80]

Kentucky BeefsteakOrange80Heirloom14–32 ozBeefsteakIndeterminateRegular LeafFruity, sweet flavor. [81] [82]
Kumato 04.jpg Kumato Brown/
Red
70–80HybridSmall/
Medium
StandardIndeterminateRegular leafHigh fructose content tomato. A trade name for the variety Olmeca. [83]
Lillian's Yellow Yellow90HeirloomMediumStandardPotato LeafOriginally collected by Lillian Bruce of Tennessee [84]
McDreamy.jpg McDreamyRed70HybridSmallGrapeIndeterminateRegular leafF TSunstream type grape tomato [85]
Malakhitovaya ShkatulkaGreen/Yellow70–80Heirloom6–19 ozStandardIndeterminateRegular LeafNamed after Malachite jewelry boxes.

Low acid flavor. Similar to Brandywine. [86]

Developed at Svetlana Farm in Siberia.

[87]
Matts-wild-cherry.jpg Matt's Wild Cherry Red65HeirloomTinyCurrent tomatoIndeterminateRegular leafOstensibly from the original wild tomato from Mexico. They are smaller than most cherry tomato types. [88]
Solanum lycopersicum cv. Micro-Tom.jpg Micro TomRed50–601 ozCherryMicro DeterminateRegular LeafConsidered world's smallest tomato, Micro Tom is a cultivar used mainly in laboratory experiments [89]
MillionairePink80–85HeirloomLargeBeefsteakIndeterminateRegular LeafOzark homesteader variety from the 1950s. Re-introduced to the public by Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds after being preserved by Ed Henson of Missouri for 45 years. [90] [91]
MoneymakerRed80HeirloomMediumStandardIndeterminateRegular leafPopular with grow-your-owners as seed is inexpensive compared to modern, often better, F1s. Blight prone. [92]
Monterosa tomato 2017 C1.jpg Monterosa PinkA hybrid of two tomatoes from the Mediterranean: the pear of Girona and the Costoluto genoveso, a typical Italian variety. [93]
Montserrat tomatoes 2017 A3.jpg Montserrat Red
Mortgage Lifter Pink70–85Heirloom16–32+ ozBeefsteakIndeterminateRegular leafThere are several cultivars of similar tomatoes with this name. The two most famous varieties were developed in 1922 and 1930s by William Estler and M.C. Byles respectively, both of West Virginia. They were most popular during the Great Depression due to high sale-ability.

Rich, sweet taste.

[74] [94]
Mr. Stripey Red/
Yellow
80+HeirloomMedium/
Large
BeefsteakIndeterminateRegular Leaf [66]
Mushroom BasketPink75Open Pollinated Hybrid4–16 ozRibbedDeterminateRegular LeafFRussian variety brought to the United States in the 2000s. Introduced to the public by Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds in 2010.

Sweet, mild flavor.

[95]
Napa Rose’ BlushPink65–70Open Pollinated HybridCherryIndeterminateRegular LeafDeveloped by Brad Gates at Wild Boar Farms, Napa, California.

Sweet, rich flavor.

Orange HatOrangeOpen Pollinated HybridTinyCherryMicro DeterminateRegular LeafBalanced flavor. [96] [97]
Orange IcicleOrange70–75Open Pollinated HybridMediumElongatedIndeterminateWispy Regular LeafSweet, rich, citrus flavor. [98] [99]
Pantano RomanescoRed70–80HeirloomMedium/
Large
RoundIndeterminateRegular leafRich, complex flavor. Heavy yield. Excellent all round tomato. [100]
Paul Robeson Burgundy90Heirloom6–12 ozBeefsteakIndeterminateRegular leafThis Russian heirloom was made available by Marina Danilenko.

Named after opera singer and rights activist Paul Robeson.

Sweet, smoky flavor.

[101] [102] [103] [104]
Pink BoarVariegated Pink/Green70–80Open Pollinated Hybrid2–4 ozRoundIndeterminateRegular LeafDeveloped by Brad Gates at Wild Boar Farms.

Rich, sweet flavor.

[105] [106]
Tomates pera 2017 A2.jpg Plum tomato RedLooks almost identical with Roma tomato
Tomata Raf 2015-12-29-1543.jpg Raf tomato Red
Raspberry LyannaPinkOpen Pollinated Hybrid6–10 ozOblateSemi-DeterminateRegular LeafCanning

Slicing

Sweet, rich flavor. [107] [108]
Rebekah AllenPink65–70HeirloomRoundIndeterminateRegular LeafSome disease resistance.

Complex, balanced flavor.

[109] [110]
Rebellion tomatoes 2017 A4.jpg Rebellion Red [111] [112]
Currant tomato.jpg Red Currant Red65–70HeirloomTinyRoundIndeterminateRegular leaf [113]
TomateTrossRomanaTyp.jpg Roma Red70–80HybridMediumPlumDeterminateRegular leafF VMainly used for making sauces or canning [114] [115]
Rosa de Barbastro tomatoes 2017 A1.jpg Rosa de Barbastro  [ es ]Pink
RosellaPink/Purple70–78Open-Pollinated Hybrid1–2 ozCherryIndeterminateRegular LeafFreshBred by Gourmet Genetics.

Sweet, rich flavor.

[116] [117]
Rutgers Red73HeirloomMedium 5.8(originally) now-7ozHandsome flattened globe shapeDeterminateVigorous foliageV F ASelected from cross between Marglobe and J.T.D. at Rutgers, NJ [118]
TomateSanMarzano.jpg San Marzano Red85HeirloomMediumPlumIndeterminateRegular leaf [119]
CherryTomato.JPG Santorini RedHeirloomSmallPearDeveloped in Santorini (Greece), known for its flavour and body [120]
Sasha AltaiRed57Heirloom4–6 oz.RoundRegular leafSeeds given to Bill McDorman when in Irkutsk, Siberia in 1989, by a gentleman named Sasha. Selected by Organic Garden Magazine as one of the 10 best early producing tomatoes in the world. [121]
Tomato 'Scorpio,' Solanum lycopersicum.jpg Scorpio (Skorpion)Red70–80 dayshybrid, true to Type6–8 cm diameter, 400-800gRound, oblate, beefsteakIndeterminateRegularSandwiches

Salads

Saucing

Stews

Curries

Casseroles

F & bacterial wiltsAn Australian open-pollinated tomato variety bred in Queensland, Australia to tolerate humid subtropical growing conditions by Alister Inch while working for the Queensland Department of Primary Industries; 7–13 days germination, grows best in full sun, [122] [123] [124]
StupiceRed62 daysHeirloomMediumStandardIndeterminatePotato leaf [125]
Cherry tomatoes.jpg Super Sweet 100 Red55–68HybridSmallRoundIndeterminateRegular LeafV F [126]
Thorburn's Terra-cottaGolden/Brown75HeirloomMediumBeefsteakIndeterminateRegular LeafSaucing

Slicing

Introduced in 1893 by J.M. Thorburn & Company of New York, but lost when the company went bankrupt in 1921. Re-introduced by Dr. William Woys Weaver in 1993. [127] [128]
Balkoncontent Tomatensorte Tigerella.jpg Tigerella Red/Yellow59Heirloom2 - 4 ozRoundIndeterminateRegular Leaf [129]
Tiny TimRed4560HybridSmallRoundDeterminateA dwarf variety cross bred from Window Box and Red Currant varieties. Developed by the University of New Hampshire and first sold in 1945. [130] [131] [132]
Harvey J. Jackson Tomkin tomato Generation 1.png Tomkin Red4550HybridMedium/SmallStandardIndeterminateRegular leafSweet flavor.
Traveller / Arkansas Traveler Pink85HeirloomSmallRoundIndeterminateRegular leaf [133]
True Black BrandywinePurple/Burgundy8090Heirloom614 ozBeefsteakIndeterminatePotato LeafFresh

Salsa

Saucing

Developed by Dr. Harold E. Martin in the 1920s, it was kept private until Dr. William Woys Weaver introduced it to the public.
TomateCherryTross.jpg Tomaccio RedHeirloomSmallRoundDeveloped in Israel as the result of a 12-year breeding program [134]
Violet Jasper (Tzi Bi U)Variegated Purple/GreenHeirloom1 3 ozFresh

Dried

Rich, tangy, sweet flavor. [135] [136]
Yellow BrandywineGolden90HeirloomUp to 32 ozBeefsteakIndeterminatePotato LeafThere are two strains of the Yellow Brandywine. The original variety came from Charles Knoy of Indiana. It was further developed by Craig LeHoullier in 1991 and commercialized. The Platfoot variety, developed by Gary Platfood of Ohio produces higher yields of better-looking fruit. [137]

Sweet, acidic flavor.

[138]
Wagner Blue GreenGreen/Purple95Open Pollinated Hybrid~3.5 ozStandardConflicting InformationRegular LeafDeveloped by tomato breeder Tom Wagner. [139] [140]
White QueenCreamy white70–75HeirloomRegular Leaf [141] [142]
Yellow Pear Tomatoes 012.jpg Yellow Pear Yellow70–80HeirloomSmallPearIndeterminateRegular LeafV FSmaller seed cavities, lower acidity and firmer flesh make this otherwise cherry-like cultivar a less squirty option for sandwich, salad or out-of-hand eating [143] [144]
ImageCommon nameColorMaturity
(days)
Genetic
type
Fruit sizeShapeGrowthLeaf typePrimary useDisease
resistance
code [exp.]
Additional informationRefs

See also

Notes

  1. ^Explanation of tomato disease resistance codes [145]
Some tomato cultivars will be marked with disease resistance codes, signifying that the plant is immune to a certain disease shown below:

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