What’s new for 2026? Glad you asked!
I spent the autumn scouring the sites of the world’s foremost tomato seed purveyors. Here are the tasty varieties that begged to be included this year. A few from previous years are back, too. I hope you enjoy all of these luscious varieties!
A do-it-all favorite
• New for 2026
• Old fashioned tomato flavor
• Thick, beefy texture
• Robust, productive plant
Plant size: Standard– typically 6 to 8 feet
Fruit size: Saladette – app. 6 to 8 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 75 days transplant to maturity.
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photo by ©TomatoFest
Sauce sensation
• New for 2026!
• Scrumptious balanced flavor
• Firm, meaty texture
• Ideal for pastes, sauce and cooking
Plant size: Dwarf – typically 3 to 4 feet
Fruit size: Saladette – app. 3 to 5 oz.
Timing: Late season – app. 95 days transplant to maturity.
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photo by ©TomatoFest
How big? Ginormous!
• New for 2026
• Mild, sweet flavor
• Dense, smooth texture
• Ideal for slicing & salads
Plant size: Standard – typically 6 to 8 feet
Fruit size: Beefsteak – app. 16 to 30+ oz.
Timing: Late season – app. 85 days from transplant to maturity
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photo by ©Victory Seeds
Delicious in so many ways
• New for 2026!
• Tart, zingy, robust flavor
• Meaty texture ready for slicing
• Sturdy, productive, container friendly plant
Plant size: Dwarf – typically 3.5 to 4 feet
Fruit size: Large saladette – app. 6 to 8 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 75 days transplant to maturity.
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photo by ©HomeGrown in Illinois
Tropical paradise
• New for 2026
• Intense fruity flavor
• Juicy texture
Plant size: Standard – typically 4 to 7 feet
Fruit size: Beefsteak – app. 6 to 10 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 70 days transplant to maturity.
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photo by ©San Diego Seed Company
Every bunny needs some bunny!
• New for 2026
• Mild, sweet flavor with apple aroma
• Firm, juicy texture with few seeds
• Ideal for 12”-wide containers
Plant size: Tabletop – typically 16 to 24 inches
Fruit size: Cherry – app. 3 to 5 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 70 days transplant to maturity.
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photo by ©Home Grown in Illinois
Master tomato for burgers, of course
• New for 2026
• Intense classic tomato flavor
• Dense solid texture
• Supreme slicer
Plant size: Standard – typically 4 to 6 feet
Fruit size: Beefsteak – app. 5 to 9 oz
Timing: Mid season – app. 70 days from transplant to maturity.
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photo by ©Home Grown in Illinois
We could be happy the rest of our lives . . .
• New for 2026
• Sweet/tart with lingering salty/umami notes
• Juicy texture
• Abundantly productive plant
Plant size: Standard – typically 5 to 7 feet
Fruit size: Cherry – app. 1 to 1.5 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 75 days transplant to maturity.
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photo by ©Bene Seeds
Being blue is a happy thing
• New for 2026
• Scrumptious sweet/tangy flavor
• Packed with antioxidants
• Prolific, high-yielding plant
• Disease resistant
Plant size: Standard – typically 5 to 6 feet
Fruit size: Cherry – app. 1 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 75 days from transplant to maturity
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photo by ©Adaptive seeds
Fantastical flavor!
• New for 2026
• Balanced flavor with smoky, earthy notes
• Succulent, aromatic texture
• Good disease resistance
Plant size: Standard – typically 8 to 10 feet
Fruit size: Saladette – app. 3 to 5 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 70 days from transplant to maturity
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Photo by & seeds from ©Niall Radford, nrtomato seeds.com
Wise, powerful & magical
• New for 2026
• Mild, balanced flavor with slight kick
• Juicy texture
• Study, container friendly plant
Plant size: Dwarf – typically 3.5 to 5 feet
Fruit size: Cherry – app. 1 to 3 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 70 days from transplant to maturity
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photo by ©Home Grown in Illinois
First place winner
• New for 2026
• Mild, sweet flavor with low acidity
• Creamy, smooth texture
• Ideal for grilling & roasting
Plant size: Standard – app. 5 to 8 feet
Fruit size: Beefsteak – app. 16 to 28+ oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 75 days from transplant to maturity
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photo by ©TomatoFest
Tomatoes for dessert? Heck yes!
• New for 2026
• Honey-like sweet flavor
• Soft, juicy texture
• Ideal for snacking
• Vigorous, durable plant
Plant size: Standard – typically 5 to 7 feet
Fruit size: Cherry – app. 0.75 to 1.5 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 75 days from transplant to maturity
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from and photo by ©Secret Seed Cartel
Bodacious Bolivian baby!
• New for 2026!
• Fruity, tangy flavor
• Firm, yet juicy
• Surprisingly productive
Plant size: Tabletop – typically 6 to 12 inches
Fruit size: Grape – app. 0.5 to 1 oz.
Timing: Early season – app. 55 days from transplant to maturity
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photo by ©TheWheelSeeds
All ways wonderful
• New for 2026
• Sweet, tart flavor with gooseberry notes
• Meaty texture
• Container perfect
Plant size: Dwarf – typically 3 to 4 feet
Fruit size: Cherry – app. 0.5 to 1 oz.
Timing: Early season – app. 60 days from transplant to maturity
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photo by ©Victory Seeds
Drink it up
• New for 2026
• Sweet, fruity flavor with hints of honey
• Tender, meaty texture
• Terrific on a BLT
• Originated in Russia
Plant size: Standard – typically 5 to 7 feet
Fruit size: Beefsteak– app. 6 to 12 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 75 days from transplant to maturity.
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photo by ©Niall Radford, NRTomato seeds.com
Melt in your mouth
• New for 2026
• Strong, distinctive, fruity flavor
• Firm, dense texture
• Packed with antioxidants
• Heat tolerant, long-bearing plants
Plant size: Standard – typically 5 to 7 feet
Fruit size: Cherry – app. 3 to 4.5 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 75 days from transplant to maturity
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photo by ©Tomato Revolution
Beautiful & bountiful
• New for 2026
• Mild, sweet, savory flavor
• Firm, meaty texture with few seeds
• Beautiful skin and shape
• Ideal for slicing, seeds & stuffing
Plant size: Standard – typically 5 to 8 feet
Fruit size: Beefsteak – app. 8 to 16 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 75 days from transplant to maturity
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photo by ©Migardener
We won’t lie – this one’s great
• Sweet, tangy flavor
• Soft, delicate texture
• Eat like popcorn
• Perfect for containers
Plant size: Tabletop – typically 8 to 12 inches
Fruit size: Cherry – app. 0.5 to 0.75 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 65 days from transplant to maturity
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photo by ©TheWheelSeeds
King, leader & friend
• New for 2026
• Bold, sweet flavor
• Firm, crisp, meaty texture
• Long shelf life
• Excellent for grilling & roasting
Plant size: Standard – typically 5 to 7 feet
Fruit size: Saladette – app. 3 to 7 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 75 days from transplant to maturity
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photo by ©Bene Seeds
Take it to heart
• New for 2026
• Mild, sweet flavor
• Dense, meaty texture with few seeds
• Great for slicing, canning & sauce
• Very productive plant
Plant size: Standard – typically 4 to 6 feet
Fruit size: Beefsteak – app. 6 to 12 oz.
Timing: Late season – app. 80 days from transplant to maturity
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photo by ©San Diego Seed Co.
Big love
• New for 2026
• Rich, sweet, robust flavor
• Juicy, meaty texture
• Wonderful on sandwiches
• Highly productive plant
Plant size: Standard – typically 5 to 8 feet
Fruit size: Beefsteak – app. 12 to 18 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 75 days from transplant to maturity
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photo by ©TomatoFest
Unlucky? Quite the opposite!
• New for 2026
• Tasty, tangy, tart flavor
• Firm, substantial texture
• Ideal for fresh eating, salads, sandwiches
• Enjoys cooler temperatures
Plant size: Dwarf – typically 3 to 4 feet
Fruit size: Beefsteak – app. 6 to 16 oz.
Timing: Late season – app. 80 days from transplant to maturity
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photo by ©San Diego Seed Co.
Bound for paste glory
• New for 2026
• Mild, pleasant flavor
• Dense, meaty texture
• Excellent for paste, sauce & salsa
• Long shelf life
Plant size: Dwarf – typically 3 to 4 feet
Fruit size: Cherry – app. 3 to 6 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 80 days from transplant to maturity
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photo by ©San Diego Seed Co.
Released after six years of development
• New for 2026
• Intense flavor with lingering finish
• Firm, succulent texture
• Vigorous, productive plant
Plant size: Standard – app. 5 to 7 feet
Fruit size: Beefsteak – app. 6 to 9 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 75 days from transplant to maturity
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photo by ©TomatoRevolution

You’ll adore this variety
• New for 2026
• Intense, balanced sweet/tart flavor .
• Juicy texture & highly aromatic .
• Excellent shelf-life.
Plant size: Standard – typically 6 to 8 feet.
Fruit size: Beefsteak – app. 10 to 14 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 80 days from transplant to maturity
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Photo by & seeds from ©Niall Radford, nrtomato seeds.com