Available in a wide range of bright, beautiful colors and unique shapes, heirloom tomatoes, also known as heritage tomatoes, offer incredible, distinct flavors that surpass those of genetically modified tomatoes that are oftentimes tasteless.

Heirloom tomatoes are open-pollinated tomatoes that help preserve agricultural traditions of days gone by, and they offer us the pure taste of nature. Open pollinated tomato plants are pollinated by birds, insects, wind, or other natural means. Under these conditions the plant will produce seeds naturally. Traditionally passed down from one generation to another, heirloom tomatoes are varieties 50 to 100 years old.

If you’re a tomato lover but have never experienced heirloom tomatoes we cannot recommend enough that you give them a try. Garden fresh and full of true tomato taste, you will love each and every heirloom tomato eating experience.

Our Amish heirloom Rose tomato variety, from New Holland, PA, provides healthy, strong plants that resist disease. There is also little cracking from this wonderful variety that provides luscious taste. Plant seeds indoors, 6-10 weeks before setting outside. Before planting in the garden, harden off the plant by placing in the shade for about a week, bringing it inside at night. This will help strengthen the plant for the garden. When transplanting seedlings, cover the roots and stem up to the first set of leaves. Curve the stem above the ground to an upright position. The stem will sprout roots and develop a strong root system. Give your tomatoes TLC by providing sufficient moisture, warmth and drainage.

You can find our organic, heirloom Rose tomato in our Veggin’ Out and The Producer seed kits.