{"title":"Red Tomatoes","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Red Tomatoes collection features the classic varieties that define summer flavor. Rich in lycopene, the pigment responsible for their deep red color, these red tomato seeds produce everything from juicy slicers to productive heirlooms and dependable garden staples. Whether you’re growing for fresh eating, sandwiches, sauces, or canning, red tomatoes deliver the balanced sweetness and acidity many gardeners consider the gold standard. If you’re looking for time-tested performance and that unmistakable tomato taste, this collection brings together our best red varieties in one place.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sweetie","title":"Sweetie Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sweetie tomato produces amazingly long clusters of super sweet cherry tomatoes. Round, 1-inch tomatoes have firm texture and sweet flavor making them perfect for salads or for garden snacks.  Indeterminate vines produce abundantly and consistently under a variety of conditions, yielding sweet, flavorful tomatoes right up until frost.  One of the best cherry tomatoes we've tried.  Approximately 65 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sweetie","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44072052424953,"sku":"TO-CH-003","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/sweetie-cherry-tomato-seeds-43402453451001.jpg?v=1726786876"},{"product_id":"opalka","title":"Opalka Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eOpalka is a little-known Polish heirloom that is enjoying a resurgence in popularity. Vigorous, wispy vines produce excellent yields of large paste tomatoes.  Fruit have an unusual shape, which often catches the attention of visitors and double-blossomed flowers sometimes produce tomatoes with an almost cartoon-like appearance.  Besides being fun to look at, Opalka tomatoes are coreless, few-seeded, and larger than most other paste-types, making them a breeze to process.  Just take a thin slice off the end to remove the stem scar, halve the remainder and process as desired.  Very little work and very little waste.  Harvests begin approximately 85 days from transplanting.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opalka","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44071906509049,"sku":"TO-PA-002","price":3.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/opalka-tomato-seeds-30929313824925.jpg?v=1700332094"},{"product_id":"amish-paste-tomato","title":"Amish Paste Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Amish Paste Tomato is an heirloom variety that was discovered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, but is thought to have originated in Wisconsin around 1870.  Amish Paste's indeterminate plants produce good yields of 8- to 12-ounce, oblong or slightly tapered (fruit shape varies slightly from plant to plant), plum-type tomatoes with brilliant, red skins. Compared to a Roma, the Amish Paste tomato is juicier, with a mild, sweet flavor and delicious, meaty texture.  Despite being a paste tomato in name, its excellent eating qualities lend it to use as a both a canning tomato and a slicer, with an ideal juiciness for sandwiches— no soggy bread here!  If you can grow only one tomato, Amish Paste is an excellent choice.  In fact, Amish Paste was a featured variety in Dr. Carolyn Male's book \u003cem\u003e100 Heirloom Tomatoes for the American Garden\u003c\/em\u003e. Harvests begin approximately 85 days from transplant.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amish Paste","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44070229410041,"sku":"TO-PA-001","price":3.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/amish-paste-tomato-seeds-30929362616477.jpg?v=1700331921"},{"product_id":"italian-heirloom","title":"Italian Heirloom Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eIts excellent flavor and meatiness make Italian Heirloom one of the best dual-purpose tomatoes around. When I first grew this variety in the extreme drought of 2012, I thought I would never grow it again. Early on, it always seemed to look thirsty with its leaves often rolled and droopy. However later in the season, Italian Heirloom produced nice yields of large near-perfect tomatoes while other varieties suffered from extreme blossom end rot (a calcium deficiency that is worsened by drought). It turned out that my initial impressions were wrong, Italian heirloom had been coping with the drought stress while the others were chugging along as if everything were fine. I learned an important lesson in plant physiology that summer and thanks to Italian Heirloom we had plenty of canned tomatoes that winter. 85 days to harvest. Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Italian Heirloom","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44071584465145,"sku":"TO-SL-009","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/italian-heirloom-tomato-seeds-37848844501241.jpg?v=1700334782"},{"product_id":"rutgers","title":"Rutgers Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rutgers tomato is a beloved open-pollinated variety prized for its reliability and rich, old-fashioned flavor. Sturdy, indeterminate plants produce heavy, consistent harvests throughout the season, yielding uniform, round fruits that average 6-8 ounces each. Rutgers tomatoes ripen to a deep red color and boast an intense, classic tomato taste with a firm texture that holds up beautifully in canning, sauces, and salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1934, Rutgers was developed from a stabilized cross between Marglobe and J.T.D., an older variety from the Campbell Soup Company. The breeding work was carried out by Dr. Lyman G. Schermerhorn at the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. Originally bred for New Jersey’s tomato processing industry, Rutgers remained a popular choice through the mid-twentieth century, with several re-selections released over the years. These emerging strains have varied in growth habit and fruit characteristics, often trending toward more determinate plants and smaller, very firm tomatoes. The strain we offer stays truer to the original descriptions, featuring semi-determinate to indeterminate vines and larger, softer fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough it was eventually replaced in commercial production by newer processing varieties, the Rutgers tomato has retained a strong following among home gardeners, thanks to its robust yields, proven reliability, and familiar, homegrown taste. Many gardeners who grew up with parents or grandparents tending Rutgers plants still feel a special affection for this timeless favorite. If you’re looking for an all-around excellent tomato, Rutgers is a superb choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSemi-determinate. 75 days from transplant. Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rutgers","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44071992918265,"sku":"TO-SL-010","price":3.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/rutgers-tomato-seeds-38117385208057.jpg?v=1700328131"},{"product_id":"principe-borghese","title":"Principe Borghese Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Principe Borghese tomato is an Italian heirloom that produces abundant yields of 1 to 2-inch plum shaped tomatoes.  This unique heirloom tomato variety is renowned as a sun-drying tomato with excellent flavor and texture.  Unlike most other tomato varieties, Principe Borghese tomatoes do not naturally abscise from the stem and therefore they can be dried right on the vine.  This is typically accomplished by pulling the whole plant and hanging it upside down in a warm, dry location for a period of one to two weeks.  Semi-determinate.  Harvests begin approximately 70 to 75 days after transplant.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Principe Borghese","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44071956152569,"sku":"TO-PA-003","price":3.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/principe-borghese-heirloom-tomato-seeds-39699040043257.jpg?v=1700364131"},{"product_id":"silvery-fir","title":"Silvery Fir Tree Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilvery Fir Tree is a Russian variety that produces unique, deeply cut foliage and nearly perfect, 2 to 3-inch red tomatoes.  Plants are compact, reaching just two feet tall, and are therefore well-suited for containers.  Silvery Fir Tree is usually the earliest producer of all of our tomato varieties. Determinate.  Matures approximately 58 days after transplant.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silvery Fir Tree","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44072022016249,"sku":"TO-SL-011","price":3.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/silvery-fir-tree-tomato-seeds-39541851193593.jpg?v=1700346482"},{"product_id":"thessaloniki","title":"Thessaloniki Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eThessaloniki is a Greek variety named after the beautiful coastal city, Thessaloniki. Plants are indeterminate, disease-resistant and very productive. Beautiful, medium-sized red tomatoes are resistant sun scald and keep very well. Old-fashioned flavor with a good balance of sweetness and acidity.  Excellent for both fresh eating and canning.  Indeterminate.  Harvests begin approximately 85 days after transplant.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thessaloniki","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44074827317497,"sku":"TO-SL-012","price":3.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/thessaloniki-tomato-seeds-19285575794845.jpg?v=1700320580"},{"product_id":"andrew-raharts-jumbo-red","title":"Andrew Rahart's Jumbo Red Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndrew Rahart's Jumbo Red is a very rare heirloom variety that produces large one to two-pound tomatoes with bright red skins and unbelievably flavorful interiors.  An Italian heirloom, this delicious tomato was collected by seed saver Andrew Rahart, who lived north of New York City and was known for collecting seeds from immigrants in the area.  It was eventually shared with John Rahart of Wyoming who introduced it to the Seed Savers Exchange in the early 1980's.  Owing to its giant-sized flavor, this little-known tomato has slowly but surely garnered a cult following among heirloom tomato lovers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListed in her book \u003cem\u003e100 Heirloom Tomatoes for the American Garden\u003c\/em\u003e, author Dr. Carolyn Male describes the flavor of Andew Rahart's Jumbo Red as \"Huge in taste and aroma,\" and goes on to exclaim that \"the flavor is so overwhelmingly good that it seduced me at first bite.\" That flavor, so perfectly balanced and in Dr. Male's words, \"not sweet or acidic, but deep and luscious\" is the reason we picked up this variety nearly ten years ago. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor their part, the plants are large, vigorous and indeterminate in nature, producing nice yields of tomatoes beginning around 80 days after transplant and continuing until frost.  The tomatoes have thicker skins that are somewhat resistant to cracking which makes them a great choice for tougher climates with somewhat erratic weather patterns. All-in-all, if you are looking for a great tasting heirloom tomato, Andrew Rahart's Jumbo Red is it.  Surely one of our best tasting tomatoes.  80 days to harvest.  50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andrew Rahart's Jumbo Red","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44070245630201,"sku":"TO-SL-015","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/andrew-rahart-s-jumbo-red-tomato-seeds-39698569494777.jpg?v=1700357114"},{"product_id":"riesentraube-cherry-tomato","title":"Riesentraube Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Riesentraube tomato is an old German heirloom grown by the Pennsylvania Dutch as early as 1855.  Translating to “giant cluster of grapes,” this variety lives up to its name. One-inch-wide, red grape tomatoes are borne in giant clusters of up to 40 fruit each!  Round, three-quarter-ounce tomatoes are bursting with classic, full-bodied tomato flavor. Indeterminate.  Matures approximately 77 days from transplant.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about the history of Riesentraube \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/training.ars-grin.gov\/gringlobal\/AccessionDetail.aspx?id=1541878\" title=\"USDA Record Riesentraube tomato\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Riesentraube","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44071983907065,"sku":"TO-CH-005","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/riesentraube-cherry-tomato-seeds-30929320771741.jpg?v=1700333361"},{"product_id":"mule-team-slicing-tomato","title":"Mule Team Heirloom Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn heirloom variety that pulls its weight!  Mule Team's vigorous, sturdy, drought-resistant plants are abundant producers of 8 to 12-ounce beefsteak tomatoes with excellent 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them.  They are incredibly high yielding, initiating their first tomatoes as seedlings, usually while still indoors, and continuing until the first frost.  A single plant will bear thousands upon thousands of tomatoes over a typical growing season and consequently, we've concluded that it is not possible to keep them picked, even with two children voraciously attacking them every day.  The small, half-inch-wide tomatoes burst with flavor when you pop them in your mouth, initially releasing an incredibly intense sweetness, later complemented by a very pleasing hint of acidity.  Besides being great for snacking, they are wonderful when added to pasta salads, mixed spring greens, or various other types of salads.  We also love them mixed with diced cucumbers, feta, and balsamic vinegar.  We simply can't say enough great things about this variety.  30-60 days from transplant.  50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHISTORY OF THE TEXAS TINY TOMATO:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI first received Texas Tiny as a bonus variety in a seed swap I did over a decade ago.  It came in a tiny plastic bag marked with a handwritten label and no description.  Since I was trialing a bunch of different dwarf varieties that year, I assumed that the \"Tiny\" was referring to the size of the plant, so later that spring, when a lady from the community--a lovely woman in her 80's-- asked if I had any spare plants that she could grow in a pot on her patio, I gave her one of my Texas Tiny plants to try.  As the summer went on, I watched my own Texas Tiny plants grow up through their cages, out the tops, back down and then across several rows of vegetables I had planted nearby.  I developed an image in my head of poor Holly being overtaken by her giant Texas Tiny plant.  I was almost embarrassed when I finally ran into her late that summer.  By no surprise, she quickly turned the conversation to \"that tiny tomato.\"  \"Did I do something wrong?\", she asked, \"The plant has taken over my patio.\"  \"Hmm. I don't know,\" I replied.  \"How much fertilizer did you put on?\"  Finally, I broke out with a big smile and we both had a good laugh about the \"tiny\" tomato plant.  Despite its overbearing nature, word about \"Texas Tiny\" spread locally and so did the seeds, with several Texas Tiny ambassadors extolling the virtues of this tiny, but delicious tomato.  Although quite laborious to harvest the tremendous number of tomatoes required to produce an appreciable seed crop, at the request of gardeners, we finally gave in this year and began commercially offering seed for this unique variety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Texas Tiny","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44072057438457,"sku":"TO-CH-006","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/texas-tiny-cherry-tomato-seeds-43842451538169.jpg?v=1731750733"},{"product_id":"tommy-toe-cherry-tomato","title":"Tommy Toe Tomato (Steakhouse)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTommy Toe is an heirloom cherry tomato variety likely originating from the Ozark region of the United States in the early 1900's.  Vigorous plants produce hundreds of 1-inch, perfectly round cherry tomatoes over a single season.  Slightly larger than the average cherry tomato, Tommy Toe tomatoes are perfectly round and bright red with an incredible, complex flavor that has earned them numerous awards in taste tests all around the world.  Because of their larger size, some gardeners like canning Tommy Toe tomatoes so they can enjoy them all winter long.  All-in-all if you are looking for a flavorful large red cherry tomato, Tommy Toe is the way to go.  Also known as Steakhouse Tomato.  Harvests begin approximately 70 days from transplant.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tommy Toe","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44074836492537,"sku":"TO-CH-007","price":3.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/tommy-toe-tomato-seeds-1194715782.jpg?v=1758832369"},{"product_id":"costoluto-genovese","title":"Costoluto Genovese Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eDating back to the 19th century, this popular Italian tomato has long been a favorite for both canning and slicing.  Costoluto Genovese's vigorous, indeterminate vines are steady producers of flattened, deeply ribbed tomatoes with glossy, vibrant red skins.  Uniquely shaped fruit have an intense, classic tomato flavor that is well-suited to sauce making.  We especially like them for making roasted pasta sauce.  A scientifically documented low-acid variety. Harvests begin 75 days after transplant and continue until the first frost.  A packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Costoluto Genovese","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44071074267385,"sku":"TO-SL-028","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/costoluto-genovese-heirloom-fluted-tomato-seeds-38277904269561.jpg?v=1700350457"},{"product_id":"brandywine-red-tomato","title":"Red Brandywine Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eNamed after the Brandywine River in Chester County, Pennsylvania, the Red Brandywine tomato is an Amish heirloom that produces excellent yields of red, juicy slicing tomatoes.  Healthy, potato-leaved plants produce heavily and consistently throughout the growing season.  Brandywine red tomatoes average 10 to 16 ounces each and have an outstanding, old-fashioned flavor. 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Celebrated for generations as one of the finest Italian tomatoes for sauce, this elongated, thick-walled tomato has long been associated with classic Neapolitan cooking. After centuries of Italian cultivation, the beloved variety found its way into American gardens, becoming one of the parent lines used to develop the now-famous Roma tomato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSan Marzano's tomatoes are slender and meaty with few seeds and balanced juice content, making them ideal for sauce, paste, and canning. Often cited as a low-acid tomato, San Marzano recorded one of the highest average pH readings (approximately 4.68) in a 1977 study comparing the acidity of common cultivars—making it one of the least acidic tomatoes in that particular trial.  Perhaps one of the many reasons why San Marzano remains one of the most popular heirloom paste tomatoes grown today. 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Together with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.threshseed.com\/collections\/tomatoes\/products\/perestroika-siberian-tomato?variant=43994548764921\"\u003ePerestroika\u003c\/a\u003e policy, which sought to introduce more market-like influences in the Soviet economy, Glasnost is often argued to be one of the main contributors to the eventual fall of the Soviet Union.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glasnost","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44067908419833,"sku":"TO-SL-041","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/glasnost-siberian-tomato-seeds-39768811602169.jpg?v=1700360703"},{"product_id":"oregon-spring-tomato","title":"Oregon Spring Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Oregon Spring tomato is an heirloom variety renowned for its early production and superior tolerance to cold temperatures.  Developed from a cross involving an early maturing, parthenocarpic tomato from Russia, the Oregon Spring boasts the ability to set fruit when temperatures are too low for pollination to occur.  This quality makes them well suited for cool, short-season climates and for use in high tunnels and greenhouses where cool nighttime temps sometimes inhibit fruit set.  What's more, tomatoes set under these conditions will be predominantly seedless, a welcomed quality for those who dislike seeds or don't tolerate them well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOregon Spring produces small to medium tomatoes weighing up to 6 ounces each.  The juicy, red fruit have mild, classic tomato flavor that is quite good for an early variety.  Overall, an excellent choice for high-altitude gardens and cold climates.  Matures approximately 65-70 days after transplant.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oregon Spring","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":46111735578873,"sku":"TO-SL-047","price":3.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/oregon-spring-tomato-seeds-44522373185785.jpg?v=1733871496"},{"product_id":"marglobe-tomato","title":"Marglobe Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Marglobe tomato is a disease-resistant variety that produces round, 3 to 6-ounce tomatoes with crack-resistant, glossy red skins.  Stabilized from a cross involving \u003cem\u003eMarvel\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eGlobe\u003c\/em\u003e tomatoes, Marglobe was selected for resistance to verticillium and fusarium wilt, which by the 1920s, already plagued much of the continental United States.  Upon its \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Marglobe tomato history\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threshseed.com\/blogs\/news\/marglobe-the-tomato-that-rescued-a-farming-industry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecommercial release in 1925\u003c\/a\u003e, Marglobe became an instant success and to this day can be found in the parentage of many modern lines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarglobe produces compact vines, seldom exceeding three feet in height.  Although often described as a determinate, it has somewhat of a sprawling habit and continues to produce tomatoes, albeit in smaller numbers, even after its initial flush.  Ours yielded right up until frost.  The tomatoes have a classic tomato flavor and are well-suited for both slicing and canning.  Marglobe matures approximately 75 days after transplant.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marglobe","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":46026296426745,"sku":"TO-SL-046","price":3.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/marglobe-tomato-seeds-45043125453049.jpg?v=1736895315"},{"product_id":"reisetomate-traveler-tomato","title":"Reisetomate Traveler Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Reisetomate tomato is one of the most unusual and eye-catching heirlooms you’ll ever grow. Also known as the Reise Traveler Tomato, this rare tomato has a deeply ribbed, segmented shape that looks almost like a cluster of cherry tomatoes fused together. The name comes from the German word \u003cem\u003ereise\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning “to travel”—an ode to the old practice of breaking off a lobe or two to snack on while on the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its German moniker, the Reisetomate Traveler Tomato is actually most popular throughout Central America—particularly in Guatemala—where native peoples carried “traveler tomatoes” on long journeys and ate them section by section as they walked. This explains the fruit’s unique form: it naturally pulls apart without slicing, making it perfect for sharing and snacking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, this unique heirloom tomato is more than just a curiosity—it’s delicious, too. The flavor is tart, somewhat acidic, and very tomatoey, lending itself well to fresh eating or tossing into salads for a burst of bold character. Vigorous, productive plants ensure a steady harvest of these truly rare tomatoes, making them a conversation piece in the garden and a standout at the table. 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As such, it provides a useful opportunity to northern and high-altitude gardeners who likewise experience challenges with cold springs and relatively short growing seasons. But even if you enjoy long, warm summers, we think this rare tomato is well worth a spot in the garden—with it's amazing yield and excellent flavor, it more than earns its keep. Orenburg Giant matures approximately 70-75 days after transplant.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orenburg Giant","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":46905580159225,"sku":"TO-SL-050","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/orenburg-giant-tomato-seeds-1195710342.jpg?v=1759343324"},{"product_id":"beefsteak-tomato","title":"Beefsteak Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eA true classic, the Beefsteak Tomato is an old-fashioned heirloom variety prized for its enormous, juicy red fruits that average 1–2 pounds each. Dating back to at least the late 1800s, this timeless tomato has long been a favorite in Northeastern gardens but performs beautifully across the entire country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeefsteak's vigorous, indeterminate vines produce heavy yields of meaty, flavorful tomatoes perfect for slicing, sandwiches, and summer salads. The fruit have soft skins that let you feel their heft and juice even before you slice into them—and those tender skins also make them easier to cut cleanly without crushing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for that quintessential, homegrown tomato flavor—rich, balanced, and bursting with juice—Beefsteak is the one that defines the name. A documented low-acid tomato.  Matures approximately 85 days after transplant. Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beefsteak","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":46918493536505,"sku":"TO-SL-056","price":3.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/beefsteak-tomato-seeds-1196499930.jpg?v=1761585650"},{"product_id":"42-day-tomato","title":"42-Day Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the earliest-ripening tomatoes you can grow, 42-Day Tomato is a compact, highly productive variety believed to have originated in Mexico. True to its name, it begins producing ripe fruit in as little as six weeks from transplant—perfect for gardeners eager for that first taste of summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our trials, the plants were absolutely loaded—so much so that the plants seemed a bit burdened by the fruit load (expect some leaf curl as they mature). The small, round tomatoes average about 1 ounce each, with sweet, balanced flavor and very few seeds. Their compact growth habit and heavy yields make this an excellent choice for containers, raised beds, or small-space gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast, flavorful, and easy to grow, 42-Day Tomato delivers an early harvest without sacrificing taste. Determinate. 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They feature a bright, full-bodied flavor that is rich and hearty—perfect for both slicing and canning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a fair amount of confusion surrounding this variety. Once we've finished our research, we intend to do a more thorough write-up.  For now, it suffices to say that the widely circulated descriptions and visual representations of this variety—as it exists today— are inaccurate.  The fruit are actually small to medium in size—not scale-tippers as often described—but their flavor does not disappoint.  Dr. Carolyn Male described Box Car Willie as “a fantastic performer,” noting that its yield “rivals or surpasses that of most hybrids,” making it an excellent choice for market gardeners. She praised its “outstanding, robust, old-fashioned tomato taste” and “extremely juicy” flesh—qualities that have earned it a permanent place in many heirloom collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect abundant harvests of round to slightly oblate fruit with a hearty, full-bodied flavor that’s neither overly sweet nor acidic. Box Car Willie tomatoes excel in fresh salads, sandwiches, and sauces alike—an all-around performer that combines heirloom flavor with hybrid-level vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Car Willie","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":46943571706105,"sku":"TO-SL-059","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/box-car-willie-tomato-seeds-1219707193.jpg?v=1770510548"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.threshseed.com\/collections\/red-tomatoes.oembed","provider":"Thresh Seed Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}