Tomato Varieties for Cooler Climates

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These "cold climate" tomatoes are tomato varieties that are better suited to colder growing climates. Many of these tomato varieties originate from the cooler growing areas in Russia and other northern growing areas. Many of these tomato varieties can flourish within these cooler weather conditions regardless of whether they are early, mid-season or late maturing varieties, but most are early maturing tomato varieties suited for shorter growing seasons.

Remember that tomatoes need sufficient heat and light to mature into ripe, flavorful fruits. Starting tomatoes indoors and use of other season extenders (caps, row covers, etc.) may be necessary to maximize the quality and quantity of your harvest. With the use of season extenders a majority of the other tomato varieties offered by TomatoFest can grow well in cooler climates. For example, we supply many warm and hot weather varieties to our gardening friends in Canada.

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Alaska - Heirloom Tomato Seeds

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An heirloom tomato from Russia. (Aljaska is Russian spelling). These organic tomato seeds produce short to medium-sized, bushy plants. This is an early-producing tomato plant that yields lots of large, round, brilliant red, 'salad-type' cherry tomatoes with very good flavor. This is a favorite tomato variety for cooler growing climates. I have friends who prefer this tomato variety for their roof-top planter gardens where winds are frequent.

Alicante - Heirloom Tomato Seeds

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A tomato variety from Unwins, England, UK. our organic tomato seeds produce big, indeterminate plants that yield above average lots of medium, golf-ball sized, round, red heirloom tomatoes. These tomatoes were an English favorite that were boiled for breakfast. Very tasty, full-bodied with old-time tomatoey flavors. This tomato variety has a good reputation for being a favorite in the tomato garden. I've grown Alicante tomato for many years because of it's productivity and taste.

Amber Colored

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A favorite Russian heirloom. Large bushy plant that produces 2-inch amber-colored globes. Very good sweet flavors with just enough acid balance to enhance the taste.

Andes

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5 x 2-inch pepper-shaped fruit. Meaty with few seeds and rich flavor.

Anna Russian

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An heirloom oxheart variety from Brenda Hillenius, of Oregon, who got from her grandfather, Kenneth Wilcox, who received seeds from a Russian immigrant. An excellent, gorgeous tomato. Early maturing for a heart-shaped tomato, the large, visually beautiful, pink-red fruit normally weighs about 1 pound. Superb rich old-fashioned, tomatoey flavors with lots of juice.

Azoychka-Tomato Seeds

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A very productive Russian heirloom found at the Bird Market in Moscow. ("Azoychka" is a woman's name.). This variety produces smooth, 3-inch round, slightly flattened, yellow/orange fruit with a sweet citrusy flavor.

Belii Naliv

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A short indeterminate (42") that produces an abundance of early bearing 2", red, round, crack-resistant fruits that are sweet and tangy.

Black Cherry-Tomato Seeds

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A tall, vigorous plant that produces abundant crops of 1", deep mahogany-brown fruits. The only round, truly black cherry we've found. Fruits are irresistibly delicious with sweet, complex, full flavors, characteristic of the "blacks." Beautiful to mix with other cherries.

Black Crimson Heirloom Tomato

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(aka Black Krim and Black Crim) Originally from the Isle of Krim on the Black Sea in the former Soviet Union. This rare, and outstanding tomato yields 3-4" slightly flattened dark-red (mahogany-colored) slightly maroon, beefsteak tomatoes with deep green shoulders. Green gel around seeds. Fantastic, intense, slightly salty taste (which is great for those not wanting to add salt to their tomatoes).

One of my best black tomatoes. Also suitable for container/patio garden. Perfect choice for slicing, salads and cooking.

Black Ethiopian

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Originally from the Ukraine. Huge production of brown-red-bronze, 5-oz., plum-shaped fruit. Exceptional, rich, tangy taste.

These "cold climate" tomatoes are varieties that are better suited to colder growing climates. Many of these varieties originate from the cooler growing areas in Russia and other northern growing areas. Many of these varieties can flourish within these cooler weather conditions regardless of whether they are early, mid-season or late maturing varieties, but most are early maturing varieties suited for shorter growing seasons.
Remember that tomatoes need sufficient heat and light to mature into ripe, flavorful fruits. Starting tomatoes indoors and use of other season extenders (caps, row covers, etc.) may be necessary to maximize the quality and quantity of your harvest. With the use of season extenders a majority of the other varieties offered by TomatoFest can grow well in cooler climates. For example, we supply many warm and hot weather varieties to our gardening friends in Canada.