The Heirloom Tomato has a long history according to some evidence, these seeds have a history of at least one hundred years and others believe this variety of tomato to be about fifty years old. They have been aptly named, as these were the types of seeds that in the past were passed from family member to family member, hence the name Heirloom Tomato. In this grouping of tomato seeds the tomatoes may not always be the color size and shape of tomatoes found at the market. That is part of their charm along with the different flavors that can be found in the varieties that can be grown in the garden.

Included in the Heirloom Tomato group are more than 400 different varieties of seeds and they range in size from the large table slicing tomato to the Cherry Tomato that is most often used in salad or on skewers. These types of tomatoes also have different colors and flavors that make them a gardener’s delight deciding which seeds to plant.

There are many varieties of the Heirloom Tomato and what sets these tomatoes apart from other tomato seeds is for them to qualify to be included in this category they must be open pollinated.

The Heirloom Tomato for each of its varieties has different flavors and uses for the tomato from slicing to cooking and some of these varieties are:

The Brandywine: A tomato with a full flavor that is most often used for slicing and has a history that dates back to the 1800’s.

The Cherokee Purple: This is another tomato that has a history that links it with the Cherokee Indian tribe and has a deep red color. They are a full flavored tomato that is used for slicing as well as cooking and they also have a high yield in the garden.

Big Rainbow: This is a tomato that stands out with a yellow colored skin that has swirls of red. This tomato has a mild and sweet taste that makes it a perfect tomato in salad or sliced.

Included in the Heirloom Tomatoes is the green tomato that is often used in making fried tomatoes and there are several varieties of cherry tomatoes that are also included. The Heirloom Tomato with its many varieties will have seeds that are right for each different climate, soil and geographical area. Many of these also have a high crop yield that makes it perfect for the garden with a medium amount of care. The do require some care to ensure that they stay disease free and pest free by the gardener. In the end they are well worth the care they have been given by the amount of tomatoes that each plant is capable of producing in a growing season.