CherryMy overall favorite category, cherry tomatoes awaken the child in all of us. These plants are the true definition of an edible ornamental, a garden favorite to add beauty and provide a tasty respite on a leisurely stroll. I offer many cherries because I believe there are few things prettier than a really big bowl full of these assorted colored and flavored garden gem-stones. The varieties I am offering will fill the hearts of any serious chef, and will challenge the space limitations of the most harried tomato-fancier. I dare thee to grow one of each!!!
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| Cat No. | Variety Name | Description | Add to Cart |
| 1216 | Babywine Try Google |
Nice looking, small plum shaped pink tomatoes. Slightly angular. 4 to 6 cm. Firm and fleshy. For fresh eating or sauces. Tall potato leaf plants reaching 2 m or more. Long production, until frosts. 75 days. Rare. | |
| 1170 | Bi-color Cherry Try Google |
Indeterminate 80 days, — From our friends at Victory Seeds " Small, mostly one ounce globe-shaped yellow and red bicolor fruits. Size is not consistent ranging from one to two inches in diameter. Excellent flavor - sweet and juicy. Tastes like 'Big Rainbow' but in a small fruit. We received this variety from heirloom tomato collector Craig LeHoullier who received it from Reinhard Kraft of Germany" Should be nice!!! From Baker Creek "Flavorful, very juicy, 1oz fruit are a beautiful yellow-and pink-blushed bicolor! So yummy tasting, being incredibly sweet and fruity. Vines are quite productive. This is a great variety for home and market growers who love beauty and taste" Sorry, but I've dropped this one for 2010, May I suugest the new 'Gajo de Melon' or the ever popular Isis Candy instead. | Sorry, not available this year. |
| 1053 | Black Cherry |
65 Ind. 65 Ind. Beaten out, but only slightly, by ‘Chocolate Cherry’, the 15th best seller for 2009. The first truly 'Black' cherry was introduced at tomatogrowers.com in 2003. Little ½" to ¾" dark fruit are packed with the sweet, rich, complex flavors Not only does this make a fantastic addition to the color spectrum for commercial growers and gourmet kitchen gardeners but I consider the rich, deep flavor to at least hold its own with Sungold. Compare to Brown Berry, Chocolate Cherry, or Zebra Cherry Hy. | |
| 1055 | Brown Berry Try Google |
70 Ind. Not just an interesting novelty variety, from Totally Tomatoes this new fruit should add a new color to the spectrum of gourmet cherries. Definatley distinct from any other "black cherry". A personal favorite my garden will never be without. For the tomato enthusiasts. Few. | |
| 1131 | Cherry Brandywine Try Google |
?? I stumbled across mention of this while hunting other varieties and finally tracked it down!!! Very limited description from the seed source, 'small vines, and early production'. Given the Brandywine name, can it be possible we get that remarked flavor AND typical cherry production...Let's see!!! | |
| 1186 | Cherry Roma Try Google |
From Seed Savers Exchange; "Incredibly heavy set of 1" long plum-shaped fruits. Addictive sweet-spicy flavor, great fresh or dried. Fruits hold well for extended periods. Similar in appearance to grocery store grape tomatoes, but actually has good flavor! Introduced to SSE by Meilie Moy-Hodnett of Maryland. Indeterminate, 75-80 days... Try head-to-head with Grape, and mix in Cuban Yellow Grape and Rosalita for a fiesta of color!!! | |
| C-04 | Cherry-Go-Round | A kaleidoscope of colors and flavors in a single handful ... Six choice (mine) cherry varieties in assorted colors and sizes ...Yes there are different 'sizes' from 'Currents' to smaller 2oz. plums; you'll get a fantatic mix!!! | |
| 1171 | Chocolate Cherry |
Ind. (70 Days) Rounding out the top ten for 2009, New in '08... Something different; lets’ compare to the tried and true "Black Cherry" and "Brown Berry". From the folks at Totally Tomatoes: "Extremely flavorful, uniform, round fruits in trusses of 8, measure 1" in diameter. Fruits hold stems very well, don't crack and can be picked several days before completely mature and allowed to ripen off the vine without sacrificing quality. Great variety for the home gardener or for packing into pints for market." It goes to prove, you staple the word “Chocolate” to something and you get peoples attention! | |
| 1121 | Coyote Try Google |
60-75 Ind. A wild Mexican variety from Vera Cruz, tamed by Craig LeHoullier, formerly called 'Coyote Tiny Yellow'. Tiny pea sized clusters of 6-8 very flavorful jewel-like cherries bear all summer. Unique, melon-like flavor. Few.Try Yellow Current, or Gajo de Melon. | Sorry, not available this year. |
| 1188 | Cuban Yellow Grape Try Google |
Our choice for a yellow 'grape' ... Lots of tiny oval-shaped yellow tomatoes are produced on tall, vigorous plants. Expect long clusters of fruit that can be picked individually with very little cracking. Delightfully sweet but refreshing, combine with 'Rosalita', 'Cherry Roma' and 'Green Grape' for a beautiful and tasty combination. Indeterminate. 70days. | |
| 1056 | Dr. Carolyn |
75 Ind. Named for Dr. Carolyn Male who first saved the seed. This is an Ivory White color variation of the delicious Galinas. Highly productive vines offer 1" round fruits that are not just sweet, but complex and balanced with good acidity. Gourmet selection. Few. | |
| 1189 | Dr. Carolyn's Pink Try Google |
Sorry, not available this year. | |
| 1076 | Fargo Try Google |
Very similar to 'Yellow Pear'; strong vigorous vines become absolutely covered with sweet yellow tomatoes. The fruit is a bit more plum-shaped than that of Yellow Pear, but what really makes Fargo distinctive is that it is a much smaller plant than Yellow Pear, a plus for gardeners who don't want to stake such tall plants. Determinate. 72 days. | Sorry, not available this year. |
| 1259 | Fox Cherry Try Google |
Always on the look out for ‘new’ Cherry-type ‘maters I’ve decided to add Fox this year. According to many sources:”Delicious large, red heirloom cherry tomatoes that seem to be one of the best-tasting large cherries around. The large vining plants are very reliable; even in years when the wilt kills about everything else these seem to do great. The fruit weigh about 1 oz each and are perfect for salads. 80 days.” | |
| 1261 | Gajo de Melon Try Google |
You all know how much I love the Cherry and Small-fruited varieties. And I hope you will explore my expanded offering of cool melons this year. Well you better believe I couldn’t pass up this offering from Baker Creek;” Imagine melons, imagine sugar, mix in some tomato, and you describe the delicious taste of this lovely cherry tomato. They are pink and yellow, blended and marbled together, in lovely melon tones. Plants produce these gourmet fruit well.” I anticipate these to sell out fast, so order early…there is nothing else even close for me to substitute! | |
| 1057 | Galinas Try Google |
75 Ind. From Siberia, this soft golden yellow heirloom is from ½" to 1" and produced in heavy numbers. Flavor is complex and sweet with good acid balance, almost buttery… | Sorry, not available this year. |
| 1191 | Ghost Cherry Try Google |
Larger in size than a typical cherry, this fuzz-covered, ivory-colored tomato is sweet and delicious. Extremely productive plants yield plenty of these 2-inch beautiful fruit which are wonderful in salads but tasty enough to just enjoy by themselves. Compare to 'Dr. Carolyn's'. Indeterminate. 75 days | |
| 1058 | Grape |
55 Ind. Long grape-like clusters of brilliant red teardrops earned this variety its name Complexly sweet flavors make this a true favorite. Vigorous vines produce thousands of little fruits. A heat tolerant variety with good disease resistance, they performed well for me in 2008. Customer favorite. Compare to Cherry Roma; combine with Cuban Yellow Grape and Rosalita. | |
| 1260 | Green Doctors Try Google |
Still in search of THE perfect green cherry I’ve found this one; from the good folks at Victory Seeds;” Sent to us by Dr. Carolyn Male (NY MA C) who told us that it was, "a spontaneous mutation of the variety Dr. Carolyn that occurred in the garden of Amy Goldman of New York. Named Green Doctors for both Carolyn and Amy and it's also the name of a well known trout fly." The fruits are under an ounce and tasty” with that kind of lineage lets hope we’ve found a winner! 85 days, Ind. Combine with Dr. Carolyn's, Sugar Lump, Brown Berry, Gajo de Melon and Sungold for the ultimate cherry collection! | |
| 1059 | Green Grape |
Sold Out for 2010 Please try Green Doctor's, Green Zebra or Chili Verde. 60 Ind. A semi-compact plant that bears loads of 1"×1½" green striped fruit that ripen when amber in color. These tasty little morsels are becoming very popular in restaurants and markets everywhere. Flavor is sharp and citrusy, like a mini green zebra. Gourmet Selection. | Sorry, not available this year. |
| 1060 | Isis Candy |
67 Ind. Beautiful little 1" yellow with a red marbling and golden flesh. Delicious sweet taste both rich and fruity. Kids love them. Highly recommended variety. Other great cherries include Bi-Color, Black, Dr. Carolyns', Green Doctors',Ghost and Gajo de Melon. | |
| 1023 | Juliet Try Google |
60 Ind. An All-American selection in 1999, this variety has been a staple in my gardens since. Elongated 1oz. bright red fruits resemble a large grape tomato. Expect high yields over a long, long season. Hybrid vigor ensures reliable production. Very meaty, also good for pastin'. (Hybrid) | |
| 1112 | Marizol Majic Try Google |
70 Ind. (?) I HATE the internet! I thought I was done adding to this list, but NO, I have to come across a seed company in Canada - yes, Canada - and find this one. A rare little cherry/salad fruit with a beautiful two-toned red and yellow color and the same deep fruity flavor so often found in the bi-colors. This one is going to be great for salad lovers! | Sorry, not available this year. |
| 1139 | Mirabelle Blanche Try Google |
80 Ind. Lovely cream colored cherries with pale rose blushing. They make a dynamic presentation atop a bowl of mesclun greens. Delicately sweet. I'm trying the new 'Gajo de Melon' cherry for 2010; see also Dr. Carolyns' and Isis Candy. | Sorry, not available this year. |
| 1061 | Peacevine Cherry Try Google |
75 Ind. High in amino acids, which have a calming effect on the body. According to Seeds of Change, this variety had the highest vitamin C content of thirty varieties tested by Rutgers U. Growers Choice. Few. Not as small as a current, more like Matt's Wild in size. | |
| 1062 | Porter's Try Google |
74 Ind. Expect high yields of 6-10 ct. clusters of oblong, small, pink, oval fruit. Rich, full tomato flavor produced over a long season. The personal favorite of Malcolm Beck. | |
| 1063 | Red Currant |
Sold Out for 2010 See also Yellow Current, Peacevine Cherry,or Matt's Wild Cherry. 75 Ind. These South American natives are very popular with chefs for their large yields of literally thousands of pea-sized sweet/tart intensely flavored fruit. | Sorry, not available this year. |
| 1066 | Reisentraub Try Google |
80 Ind. This heirloom from East Germany, translates to 'giant bunch of grapes'. These beefsteak flavored 1¼" morsels are produced in grape like clusters of 20+ dark red globes, all with little points on the bottom. Truly a personal favorite. | Sorry, not available this year. |
| 1256 | Reisetomato Try Google |
And now for something completely different; Just for the goof of it- the folks at Baker Creek are really publicizing this little oddity. A novel variety,, this tomato is like a big bunch of cherry tomatoes all fused together: an amazing trait that had everyone here asking questions about the alien-looking, bumpy tomatoes. Also called “Traveler tomato” (“reise” is German for “travel” or “journey”) for the ability to tear it apart a piece at a time, like a garlic clove - with no need for a knife. This type of tomato traces its roots to Central America where the native people would carry traveler tomatoes on trips, to eat as they walked. Bright red tomatoes taste--well, rather sour, strong and acid. The perfect tomato for those who love raw lemons, but who cares? They are still far-out and groovy. Not an astounding flavor, but definitely a curiosity that will bring wonder and fun to the garden. | |
| 1262 | Rose-Quartz Multiflora Try Google |
For the true tomato enthusiast, why I enjoy doing this, offering these cool varieties. From Solana seeds; “Multiflora sub-type with huge bunches of delicious pink cherry tomatoes. Like the standard Rose Quartz, fruits have the same nice deep pink, iridescent color and the same aromatic, fruity flavor. Large clusters of more than 100 tomatoes each. This variety is also amazingly productive. About 75 days. Rare, hard to find variety!” Limited production so order early! | |
| 1194 | Rosilita Try Google |
This open-pollinated variety is the only pink grape tomato we know of that is really the size and shape of a red grape tomato. Long clusters of small, oval fruit are deep rosy pink and abundantly produced on tall, vigorous plants. These tomatoes are as sweet as rosé- wine, and a delightful new choice for anyone who likes grape tomatoes. Indeterminate. 60 days | |
| 1195 | Sprite Try Google |
Sold out for 2010. We've spent a lot of time trying to help you folks who garden in container...so, if you love grape tomatoes, but don't have the space for supports to grow tall plants, try "Sprite". There is no sacrificing quality, size, productivity, or flavor - just shorter plants for smaller gardens. The small red oval grape tomatoes are borne in amazingly large numbers on more compact, determinate plants. Their taste is refreshingly sweet and skins are thin and crisp, just like the original Grape tomatoes. Determinate. 60 days. | Sorry, not available this year. |
| 1068 | Sugar Lump Try Google |
65 Ind. A.K.A. Gardener's Delight, this German heirloom is renowned for its fantastic production of 1"+ sized fruit borne in clusters. Flavor is extremely sweet. A personal, and customer favorite. | |
| 1025 | Sun Gold (Hybrid) Try Google |
(Hybrid) 57 Ind. Since its introduction in 2004 from the Tokita Seed Company of Japan I have been a fan of this tomato. Burpee’s says ”Rapidly becoming the most popular cherry tomato of all time an amazing feat for a non-red variety.”And you my friends are no exception, making ‘Sungold’ my best selling ‘mater in ’09. I can't recommend this variety more highly. These ¾" cherries ripen to an absolutely beautiful bright orange. The flavor is not just sweet, but rich and complex. The good folks at Pinetree Garden Seeds compare the flavor to a fine dessert wine. Couple with Black Cherry and/or Sugar Lump. (Hybrid) | |
| 1169 | Sunberry |
Perfect for drying, canning and paste. Also delicious fresh and great for specialty market. From Seeds Savers "(Solanum Burbankii) Bred in the early 1900s by Luther Burbank, who called it Sunberry and lamented it being renamed Wonderberry by the dealer who purchased and introduced it. Critics immediately claimed Burbank had simply reintroduced S. nigrum, Garden Huckleberry, as a new plant. Burbank said it was the result of many years of crossing of Solanum guinense (a species native to Africa) and S. villosum (indigenous to Europe). Sunberry's fruits are blue, slightly sweet and slightly larger than a pea. Said by its admirers to rival and even surpass Blueberries. Truly historic variety. (Photo from How Plants Are Trained to Work for Man by Luther Burbank, 1914). | Sorry, not available this year. |
| 1027 | Sweet 100 Hy. Try Google |
65 Ind. Many say it's still the best...Huge clusters of incredibly sweet ½" fruit are high in Vitamin C. Expect production up 'til frost on these vigorous vines, which should at least be staked. (Hybrid) | |
| 1028 | Sweet Million Hy. Try Google |
65 Ind. The 'improved' version of Sweet 100 ...More disease resistant and crack resistant with larger 1" fruit; Flavor, production and plant vigor all remain the same. Each has its own following. (Hybrid) | |
| 1263 | Thai pink egg Try Google |
New, finally, for 2010. Many folks have asked, so now I’m offering this intriguing variety from Baker Creek;”Thanks for Delicious, grape tomatoes from Thailand, "The Land of Smiles!" The crisp pink fruit are bursting with natural goodness, sweet and rich. This tomato is popular all over the Kingdom. The brilliant pink grape shaped, 1 oz. fruit are perfect for fresh markets, restaurants and more! Good yields and fruit is uniform. 75 days” Combine with Cuban yellow Grape or Ildi, and traditional Red Grape for the color tri-fecta. | |
| 1264 | Tomatoberry Hybrid Try Google |
Every now and then my hybrid-hatin’ heart gives way to the marketing/retailer where I keep my pocketbook… this just looks too pretty to pass up. New from ‘Totally Tomatoes’ “Melt-in-your-mouth fruits could be mistaken for large strawberries in appearance and taste - extremely sweet once mature, when skins turn a deep red, with thick flesh and a small inner cavity. High yielding plants. Holds well on the vine and resists cracking.Petite, tapered fruits have a beautiful, deep red color with broad shoulders tapering to a blunt point at the blossom end, giving them a heart-like appearance. Fruit on later sets will have more of a point at the tip end. Firm, chewy texture with excellent sweet flavor with more juice than some cherry tomatoes.. Fruits avg. 1" x 1" and weigh approximately 10-15 gm. Indeterminate. Sorry, they cost a little more as seeds are very expensive. (Hybrid) | |
| 1265 | Velvet Red Try Google |
A little something different for me; for you? Just wanted to see these fuzzy little babies on my benches this spring…plus they are supposed to taste good! An Angora-type, with fuzzy, silvery-gray, dusty miller-type foliage and an excellent producer of 1" cherry tomatoes. Flavor is sweet and intense, packed into small, red, round fruits that make an attractive display against downy plants. Skins have a very faint fuzz, but not to the same degree as peach tomatoes. A choice variety. | |
| 1198 | White Rabbit Try Google |
Crop failure for 2010 May I suggest; Dr. Carolyn's, Yellow Current or Ghost Cherry. Heirloom developed by Joe Bratka. A large sprawling plant with many clusters of tiny pea-sized creamy white cherry fruits with exquisite tropical wine-like flavors. | Sorry, not available this year. |
| 1072 | Wild (Texas) Cherry Try Google |
Sometimes called/similar to Matt's Wild Cherry.60 Ind. Originally from Mexico, this vigorous vine will produce THOUSANDS of tasty little morsels all summer long. Fruit are about twice the size of a currant and are packed with full beefsteak flavor. Clusters of 6-7 little fruit are beautiful when harvested together and served with your entree of choice. This variety is a bugger to grow, only about 60% germination, and it sells out quick! | |
| 1070 | Yellow Currant Try Google |
75 Ind. The yellow sister to red currant; All of the fruit and all of the intense tomato flavor! | |
| 1071 | Yellow Pear |
78 Ind. Everyone knows this tasty little garden candy. Fruit are 2" long and produced in abundance over a long growing season. Combine with Sugar Lump, Sun Gold, Black Cherry or Brown Berry, Isis candy and Gajo de Melon for the quintesential beginners cherry mix. | |
| 1266 | Yellow Reisentraube Try Google |
It has been a while since I’ve offered the red ‘Riesentraube’; just so many other good red cherries already on the list. But now in 2010 we have a yellow sport of the fantastically rich flavored original. Yellow Riesentraube – Uber Rare, which is hard to believe, for two reasons. First off, the growing popularity in the Red Riesentraube, (and other grape tomatoes.) and secondly the sheer amount of fruit this plant produces. The lineage of the seed is from William Woys Weaver. I do not know lots about the provenance of this variety, but the reds history keeps unfolding, from is reintroduction in 1993 to its early use in An 1857 Pa German Cookbook. 75 days. Ind. Sorry, but at this time seeds have been back-orderd... I am removing temptation, but will re-list when the seeds appear- I hope!!! | Sorry, not available this year. |
| 1267 | Zebra Cherry Hybrid Try Google |
Ok, yes another Hybrid in 2010, why you ask??? Well, A) it is a cherry, B) it is technically a bi-color and C) it is a Black fruit - My personal tri-fecta !!! This compact, hard-to-find basket type produces loads of tangy fruits that are slightly larger than the average cherry at 1 to 1-1/2 inches in diameter. Exotic fruits have red and green stripes, with dark red flesh that is surprisingly flavorful and very firm, making them easy to cut. Hardy plants are ideal for small spaces and patios. Det 70days. These are going to go fast! |