{"title":"Orange Tomatoes","description":"\u003cp\u003eCheck out our cheerful collection of Orange Tomatoes, prized for their vibrant tangerine color and smooth, well-balanced flavor. Many orange tomatoes accumulate higher levels of beta-carotene, the pigment responsible for their rich glow and subtle sweetness. From juicy slicers to productive garden staples, these orange tomato seeds offer both visual impact and exceptional eating quality. If you’re looking to add warmth and variety to your harvest, orange tomatoes are a standout choice in any garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"carolina-yellow","title":"Carolina Yellow Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarolina Yellow is an heirloom tomato gifted to us by a good friend whose family had grown it for many years at their home near Hickory, North Carolina. Vigorous plants produce an abundance of yellow-orange slicing tomatoes with very sweet flavor and a low acid content.  A great variety for making yellow tomato chutney.  Alternate names: Carolina Gold.  Indeterminate.  Approximately 85 days from transplant.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carolina Yellow","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44070970196217,"sku":"TO-SL-002","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/carolina-yellow-tomato-seeds-14074992951368.jpg?v=1700347394"},{"product_id":"big-rainbow-tomato","title":"Big Rainbow Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eBig Rainbow is an old-fashioned heirloom that produces beautiful, bicolored tomatoes with a sweet, sometimes fruity flavor.  Among the most popular of the bicolored tomatoes, Big Rainbow features dense regular-leaved foliage that protects the fruit from sunscald and from becoming prematurely soft (a common affliction among bicolors).  The large fruit typically range from one to two pounds each with their golden undertones highlighted by pink blushing.  A mixture of smooth and ribbed fruit may be present on the same plant.  Interestingly, the blushing is most pronounced inside the ribs, which is curious because color development in plants is often enhanced by exposure to sunlight.  Whatever the mechanism, the color pattern of this variety is one of the more beautiful we've seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch debate surrounds bicolor tomatoes in the heirloom tomato community, with some disparaging their flavor as bland and others touting it as uniquely sweet and fruity.  Whatever side of the debate you fall on, there's no arguing that these tomatoes are truly unique in appearance, and that beauty serves as a useful tool in recruiting new gardeners to the heirloom tomato movement.  For those wishing to grow bicolor tomatoes, we strongly encourage you to give them a try.  However, one drawback that even we staunch defenders will concede is that their soft flesh doesn't keep well.  These beauties are best enjoyed straight out of the garden.  Big Rainbow matures approximately 80-85 days from transplant.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Rainbow","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":45502886543609,"sku":"TO-SL-049","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/big-rainbow-tomato-seeds-43406733967609.jpg?v=1726788134"},{"product_id":"jaune-flammee-tomato","title":"Jaune Flammé Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eJaune Flamm\u003cspan\u003eé is an heirloom salad tomato that produces perfectly round, orange colored fruit averaging 4-5 ounces each. Translating to \"Fiery Yellow\", the French name is an allusion to the tomatoes' vibrant color, which can be quite exciting to take in.  What's more, this popular heirloom has the notable distinction of being one of the only known heirlooms to produce orange skins and near red interiors.  Inside, the fruit contain two large locules which contribute to their exceptionally juicy quality.  The flavor is complex for a golden type, with a profile that leans rich and tangy accented by the perfect hint of sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden, Jaune Flamme is an excellent performer, bearing heavily right up until frost.  The fruit are borne in elongated trusses making them easy to locate and quick to harvest.  While the brightly colored tomatoes are seldom blemished, we observed a small percentage (less than 5% on any given plant) that exhibited a unique constellation of dark, bluish speckling on their shoulders.  We tried to capture it, but the photos don't do it justice, they really are beautiful!  A featured variety in Dr. Carolyn Male's book \u003cem\u003e100 Heirlooms for the American Garden\u003c\/em\u003e.  Synonyms: Jaune Flammée, Flamme.  Jaune Flamme matures approximately 70-80 days after transplant.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jaune Flammé","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":45504651100409,"sku":"TO-SL-045","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/jaune-flammee-tomato-seeds-43416526848249.jpg?v=1726874537"},{"product_id":"dr-wyches-yellow-tomato","title":"Dr. Wyche's Yellow Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eDr. Wyche's Yellow is an heirloom tomato that produces large, oblate fruit with orange skins and a rich tomato flavor.  Listed in her book \u003cem\u003e100 Heirlooms for the American Garden\u003c\/em\u003e, Dr. Carolyn Male touts the flavor of Dr. Wyche's Tomato as so deep and rich that it can \"compete with best of the red and pink varieties.\"  We'd agree.  In fact, if you're not normally a fan of yellow tomatoes, this tomato would be one to challenge your views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA founding member of the Seed Saver's Exchange, Dr. Wyche was an avid seed collector who freely shared his collection with gardeners all across the United States.  His notable contributions include this variety and the beloved Cherokee Trail of Tears bean.  Just before his death in 1985, he sent seeds for his yellow beefsteak tomato, which he had named \"Hot Yellow\" to John D. Green, who passed them along to tomato connoisseur Craig LeHoullier.  The variety was renamed just prior to its public release, in honor of its longtime steward, Dr. Wyche.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Wyche's is an indeterminate variety that matures approximately 87 days after transplant.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Wyche's Yellow","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":46046680809721,"sku":"TO-SL-048","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/dr-wyche-s-yellow-tomato-seeds-45057242661113.jpg?v=1736981532"},{"product_id":"kelloggs-breakfast-tomato","title":"Kellogg's Breakfast Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kellogg’s Breakfast tomato is a glowing orange beefsteak, often tipping the scales at a pound or more, with juicy, meaty flesh and a rich, sweet flavor. Renowned heirloom tomato expert Carolyn Male praised it in \u003cem\u003e100 Heirlooms for the American Garden\u003c\/em\u003e, writing: “There isn’t another large orange beefsteak variety that I’d rather grow than Kellogg’s Breakfast. The whopping taste of this mighty tomato is truly unequaled, and it’s juicy and meaty at the same time.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis celebrated heirloom is named for Darrell Kellogg, a gardener from Redford, Michigan, who helped preserve and share the variety. Plants are indeterminate, vigorous, and leafy, with finely dissected foliage that provides good fruit cover. High yields are typical, with clusters of two to three fruit forming throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor gardeners, the appeal lies not only in productivity but also in flavor. The balance of sweetness and richness makes Kellogg’s Breakfast exceptional for slicing, sandwiches, and fresh eating. A true heirloom standout, it’s both a garden showpiece and a table favorite that delivers size, beauty, and unforgettable taste. Indeterminate. Harvests being approximately 85-90 days after transplant. Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kellogg's Breakfast","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":46905180389625,"sku":"TO-SL-052","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/kellogg-s-breakfast-tomato-seeds-1195692456.jpg?v=1759336125"},{"product_id":"big-elmer-tomato","title":"Big Elmer Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Big Elmer tomato is a one-of-a-kind heirloom that produces massive, vibrant orange fruits often weighing two pounds or more. Boasting almost fluorescent orange skins, the color of these tomatoes was unlike anything we've seen.  What's more, despite their impressive size, the fruits are relatively crack-free, with only occasional stitching on the shoulders. They are juicy and flavorful, offering a well-balanced mix of sweetness and acidity, making Big Elmer is an excellent choice for slicing, canning, or making fresh tomato juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rare variety has a history as colorful as its fruit. Seed was shared with us by Jim Kudek of Waldo, Wisconsin, who acquired his stock about 15 years ago from a nursery in southern Indiana. Although that nursery has since closed, the owner told Jim that the tomato originally came from Louisville, Kentucky. Now, with your help we can continue their tradition of stewardship and ensure that this extremely rare heirloom is preserved for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Save Tomato Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threshseed.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-save-tomato-seeds-a-beginners-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn how to save tomato seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith their massive size, glowing orange skins, and outstanding flavor, Big Elmer tomatoes are a true garden showpiece and a variety worth growing year after year. More than just a delicious tomato, Big Elmer is a living piece of heirloom history—passed from hand to hand, and now entrusted to new gardeners to keep it thriving. Grow it once, and it’s sure to earn a permanent place in your garden.  Matures approximately 85 days after transplant. Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Elmer","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":46905409274105,"sku":"TO-SL-051","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/big-elmer-tomato-seeds-1195710344.jpg?v=1759343330"},{"product_id":"alices-dream-tomato","title":"Alice's Dream Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlice’s Dream is a beautiful, medium-sized slicer with a uniform tangerine interior, small seed cavities, and lovely golden-orange coloring accented by faint stitching on the shoulders. The fruits are smooth and consistently shaped, with a mild, sweet flavor and very little acidity—ideal for those who prefer a gentle, low-acid tomato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe indigo coloration across the shoulders deepens with sunlight exposure—fruit grown in full sun develops a rich violet cast, while shaded fruit stay softly golden with just a hint of blush. The skins are somewhat thick for a slicer, giving the tomatoes good keeping quality without sacrificing flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth eye-catching and reliable, Alice’s Dream Tomato adds beauty, color, and balance to the summer garden. Indeterminate; matures about 75–80 days from transplant. Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alice's Dream","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":46922663002361,"sku":"TO-SL-057","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/alice-s-dream-tomato-seeds-1196950120.jpg?v=1760034524"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.threshseed.com\/collections\/orange-tomatoes.oembed","provider":"Thresh Seed Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}