Substitutes
We occasionally need to substitute one variety for another. Nature doesn’t always cooperate. Seeds simply don’t germinate. We’re confident you’ll find all of these varieties far more flavorful than any you purchase from a supermarket.
Thank you for patience and understanding!
Atta Girl
Go get ‘em!
• Beautiful uniformity
• Firm, crisp texture
• Sweet, classic tomato flavor
• Productive, high-yielding plant.
Plant size: Standard – typically
4 to 6 feet.
Fruit size: Saladette – 3 to 6 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 75 days transplant to maturity.
Type: Bush – determinate
Seeds from & photos by ©Bene Seeds
Dr. Wyche’s Yellow
The doctor is very in!
• BLT besty
• Smooth, velvety, meaty texture
• Sweet, tropical flavor
• Heavy yielding plant
Plant size: Standard – typically
6 to 8 feet.
Fruit size: Beefsteak – 16 - 27 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 80 days transplant to maturity.
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photos by © Baker Creek.
Lovely Lush
Overwhelming opulence
• Fantastic for pastes & sauces
• Dense, smooth texture
• Savory, fruity flavor
• Very productive
• Packed with anthocyanin
Plant size: Standard – typically
5 to 6 feet.
Fruit size: Beefsteak – 4 to 8 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 75 days transplant to maturity.
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photos by ©Wild Boar Farms.
MiniMarzano
San Marzano’ little sibling!
• Great for sauces and snacking
• Meaty texture
• Sweet, low-acid flavor
• Highly productive
Plant size: Tabletop – typically
10 to 18 inches
Fruit size: Cherry – 0.5 to 0.9 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 75 days transplant to maturity.
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photos by ©Wild Boar Farms.
Shackleford
Your BLTs and hamburgers will thank you!
• Slicer supreme
• Meaty texture
• Mild sweet flavor
• Very few seeds
Plant size: Standard – typically
5 to 7 feet.
Fruit size: Beefsteak – 16 - 32 oz.
Timing: Late season – app. 90 days transplant to maturity.
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photos by ©TomatoRevolution
Yellow Pear
Bet you can’t eat them all!
• Terrific in salads
• Smooth, tender texture
• Zesty, sweet flavor
• Incredibly productive
Plant size: Standard – typically
6 to 8 feet.
Fruit size: Cherry – 0.5 to 1.5 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 75 days transplant to maturity.
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photos by ©TomatoFest.
Captain Lucky
Green with envy!
• Fantastic for pastes & sauces
• Meaty texture
• Sweet, complex flavor
• Very heat tolerant
Plant size: Standard – typically
6 to 7 feet.
Fruit size: Beefsteak – 10 - 16 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 80 days transplant to maturity.
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photos by ©TomatoFest
Heart of Compassion
Love me tender, love me sweet!
• Ideal for sauce and canning.
• Very meaty texture, few seeds
• Fruity, complex flavor
• Very heat tolerant
Plant size: Standard – typically
6 to 8 feet.
Fruit size: Beefsteak – 15 - 30 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 80 days transplant to maturity.
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photos by ©TomatoFest
Maglia Rosa
Giro d’Italia greatness!
• Very versatile in usage – cooking, snacking, salads, etc.
• Firm, crisp, crunchy texture
• Full, sweet, tangy flavor
• Early and productive
Plant size: Dwarf – typically
2 to 4 feet.
Fruit size: Cherry – 1 to 2 oz.
Timing: Early season – app. 60 days transplant to maturity.
Type: Bush – determinate
Seeds from & photos by ©Bene Seeds.
Native Sun
Shining bright and tasty!
• Radiant and cheerful
• Juicy texture
• Mild, low-acid flavor
• Very crack resistant
Plant size: Dwarf – typically
3 to 4 feet.
Fruit size: Saladette – 3 to 5 oz.
Timing: Early – app. 55 days transplant to maturity.
Type: Bush – determinate
Seeds from & photos by ©Adaptive Seeds
St. Lucia
Ooo la la!
• Great for sauces & sandwiches
• Solid texture
• Rich, sweet flavor
• Alluring aroma
• Highly productive
Plant size: Standard – typically
6 to 7 feet.
Fruit size: Beefsteak – 16 - 32 oz.
Timing: Late season – app. 85 days transplant to maturity.
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photos by ©TomatoFest
Cherokee Shortstake
Small space, big production
• Say hey, sandwiches
• Dense but tender texture
• Robust, sweet, savory flavor
• Perfect for containers
Plant size: Dwarf – typically
3 to 5 feet.
Fruit size: Saladette – 3 to 6 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 75 days transplant to maturity.
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photos by ©Bene Seeds
Karma Miracle
Savor it repeatedly!
• Snackalicious
• Tender, succulent texture
• Intense, balanced, fruity flavor
• Wonderfully colorful
Plant size: Standard – typically
6 to 8 feet.
Fruit size: Saladette – 3 - 4 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 75 days transplant to maturity.
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photos by ©BeneSeeds
Marong Moon
Lunar lusciousness!
• Perfect for snacking
• Firm, smooth, meaty texture
• Balanced, sweet flavor
• Very crack resistant
• Ideal for containers
Plant size: Dwarf – typically
2 to 4 feet.
Fruit size: Cherry – 2 to 3 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 75 days transplant to maturity.
Type: Bush – determinate
Seeds from & photos by : ©Victory Seeds
Orange Caprese
Italian treasure
• A favorite for salads
• Soft, juicy, creamy texture
• Very sweet flavor
• Excellent for drying
Plant size: Standard – typically 5 to 6 feet.
Fruit size: Saladette – 2 - 3.5 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 75 days transplant to maturity.
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photos by ©BeneSeeds
Wine Jug
Drinkin’ Wine Jug, SpoDeOhDe
drinkin’ wine jug!
• Fantastic for pastes & sauces
• Meaty texture
• Rich flavor with a slight tang
• Very crack resistant
Plant size: Standard – typically
6 to 7 feet.
Fruit size: Beefsteak – 4 to 9 oz.
Timing: Mid season – app. 75 days transplant to maturity.
Type: Vine – indeterminate
Seeds from & photos by ©Wild Boar Farms.
