We have over 40 tomato varieties that were diligently grown for you by our talented production team right here at Fort Collins Nursery. Each plant was started from high-quality organic seed and shifted up into a 6″ pot. By the time our tomato plants are ready to sell, they are nice and big and have well-developed roots, which means less time between planting and producing tomatoes. Their great value is topped only by the incredible taste of a juicy homegrown tomato!
Here are some unique and delicious varieties to try:
Health Kick
Lycopersicon lycopersicum
Named appropriately, Health Kick tomatoes contains twice as much of the beneficial antioxidant lycopene that is proving helpful in preventing cancers and other diseases. The plants produce large yields of sweet, plum-shaped fruits. Their medium 4-6 oz. size makes them perfect for salads and cooking.
- Type: Indeterminate
- Matures: 75 days
- Water: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
- Sun: Plant in full sun
Jasper
Solanum lycopersicum
Jasper tomato plants are highly prolific and disease resistant, staying healthy for a long harvest window. The small fruits are borne on trusses, store well on the plant, and are resistant to cracking and rot. These beautiful red fruits have the flavor of a full-sized red tomato packed into the single bite of a cherry. The texture is pleasantly chewy, and the flavor is sweet and rich. The Jasper tomato is an All-America Selections (AAS) winner.
- Type: Indeterminate
- Matures: 60 days
- Water: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
- Sun: Plant in full sun
Black Cherry
Solanum lycopersicum
Black Cherry tomato plants produce high yields of 1-inch fruits, which are almost black in color. These tomatoes have a complex, rich, and sweet flavor and are regarded as one of the best tasting tomatoes. Black Cherry tomatoes are perfect in salads, veggie trays, or eaten right off the vine.
- Type: Indeterminate
- Matures: 65 days
- Water: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
- Sun: Plant in full sun
Pink Berkeley Tie Dye
Lycopersicon lycopersicum
Pink Berkeley Tie Dye tomato plants produce large beefsteak tomatoes that mature earlier than other beefsteak varieties. The fruits are dark pink with green striping, and the flesh is pink with yellow streaks. Pink Berkeley Tie Dye tomatoes are a hefty 8-12 oz. and have an outstanding sweet, rich flavor.
- Type: Indeterminate.
- Matures: 70-75 days
- Water: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
- Sun: Plant in full sun
Earl of Edgecombe
Lycopersicon lycopersicum
Earl of Edgecombe tomatoes are an heirloom variety from New Zealand. They feature round, 3-inch, orange fruits typically borne in clusters of two or more. The tomato flesh is firm, meaty and exceptionally flavorful with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavor. Earl of Edgecombe tomatoes contain a beneficial antioxidant and are resistant to cracking and blossom end rot.
- Type: Indeterminate.
- Matures: 70-73 days
- Water: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
- Sun: Plant in full sun
Super Verde Tomatillo
Physalis ixocarpa
Super Verde Tomatillo is a hybrid tomatillo that produces high yields of large, 3-4 oz. fruits. The firm, apple-green fruits have strong, healthy husks and an above average shelf-life. The fruits are great in salsa verde and can also be roasted, grilled, or sauteed. The medium sized plants need no staking.
- Type: Indeterminate.
- Matures: 75 days
- Water: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
- Sun: Plant in full sun
Find our coupon for a Buy-One-Get-One free 2.5″ tomato plant in the May Valpak.
Originally published on May 3rd, 2018. Updated on May 3rd, 2024.