Rooted In Spring 2026 Tomato Inventory

🍅 How to Use This List

Before you dive in, here’s a quick cheat sheet so you know what you’re looking at—and what will actually work for you.

All varieties on this list are selected for:

• North Texas heat
• Clay soils
• Humidity + unpredictable weather
• Real-world performance (not just catalog hype)

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🌱 Growth Habits (How the plant grows)

Determinate (typically Bush-types)

• Grow to a set size
• Produce most fruit at once
• Great for: sauces, canning, smaller spaces

Indeterminate (Typically Vining-types)

• Keep growing and producing all season
• Need support (cages, trellis, string)
• Great for: continuous harvest, fresh eating

Semi-Determinate

• Usually grow somewhere in between a bush and vine
• More controlled growth, longer harvest than bush

Micro / Patio

• Compact plants for containers
• Ideal for: pots, patios, small gardens

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🧬 Tomato Types (What you’re actually buying)

Heirloom

• Open-pollinated, passed down over time
• Known for: flavor, uniqueness

Hybrid

• Bred for performance
• Known for: disease resistance, reliability, production

New Heirloom

• Open-pollinated, but more recent selections
• Often combine uniqueness + improved performance

Hybrid (Heirloom Cross)

• Designed to bring heirloom flavor into a more reliable plant

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⏱️ Days to Harvest (Why it matters)

• Tells you how quickly a tomato will start producing
• Critical in North Texas
• Earlier = better chance to beat extreme summer heat
• Later varieties can still perform—but timing matters

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⭐ Flavor Rating

• • = standout / superior flavor
• These are the ones people come back for

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🎯 Bottom Line

• Every tomato here is chosen because it can actually succeed in North Texas
• Match the plant to your space, goals, and timing
• And if you’re not sure—start with something early, productive, and proven

The FULL List:

Ace

Type: Hybrid
Habit: Determinate
Plant Type: Bush
Days to Harvest: ~85
Fruit: Medium red slicer
Flavor: Bright and slightly tangy with a savory backbone—leans toward that old-school, backyard tomato flavor with a clean, honest finish
Best For: Beginner-friendly, slicing
Resistance: Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt

Andrew Rahart’s Jumbo Red

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: 80–90
Fruit: Large red beefsteak
Flavor: Big, juicy, and deeply old-fashioned—rich tomato flavor with a slightly tangy edge that holds up beautifully in thick slices*
Best For: Slicing, sandwiches

Anna Asa

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~75–80
Fruit: Small red cherry
Flavor: Juicy and lightly sweet with a fresh, clean finish—more “true tomato” than sugary candy
Best For: Snacking, salads

Beefmaster

Type: Hybrid
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~80
Fruit: Large red beefsteak
Flavor: Meaty, bold, and satisfying with deep tomato richness—built for thick slices that don’t fall apart
Best For: Slicing, high yields
Resistance: Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt

Beefsteak

Type: Mixed
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: 70–90
Fruit: Large slicers
Flavor: Rich, juicy, and deeply satisfying—ranges from savory and bold to creamy and sweet depending on selection*
Best For: BLTs, slicing

Better Boy

Type: Hybrid
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: 70–75
Fruit: Large red slicer
Flavor: Classic, juicy, and well-balanced—this is the flavor most people picture when they think of a homegrown tomato
Best For: Slicing, beginner-friendly
Resistance: Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt

Big Beef

Type: Hybrid
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: 70–75
Fruit: Large red beefsteak
Flavor: Bold, juicy, and beautifully balanced—delivers both flavor and performance better than almost any hybrid*
Best For: BLTs, high production
Resistance: Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, nematodes

Black from Tula

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: 75–85
Fruit: Dark mahogany slicer
Flavor: Deep, smoky, and slightly wine-like with lingering savory complexity—one of those tomatoes that keeps unfolding as you eat it*
Best For: Flavor, slicing

Black Krim

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: 70–80
Fruit: Dark maroon slicer
Flavor: Savory, slightly salty, and rich with deep umami character—almost briny in the best way*
Best For: Flavor, fresh eating

Black Prince

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: 70–80
Fruit: Dark red slicer
Flavor: Sweet at first bite, then gently smoky on the finish—lighter and fruitier than most dark tomatoes
Best For: Fresh eating

Blue Pear

Type: New Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~75–80
Fruit: Blue-purple pear
Flavor: Mildly sweet with a subtle earthy undertone—more about visual appeal than bold intensity
Best For: Visual interest, novelty

Brandywine

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: 80–90
Fruit: Large pink beefsteak
Flavor: Rich, creamy, and almost buttery with a full, lingering finish—an iconic heirloom flavor that defines what a tomato can be*
Best For: Flavor, slicing

Celebrity

Type: Hybrid
Habit: Semi-determinate
Plant Type: Bushy vine
Days to Harvest: 70–75
Fruit: Medium-large red slicer
Flavor: Smooth and balanced with mild sweetness and just enough acidity—dependable and broadly appealing
Best For: Beginner-friendly, reliable production
Resistance: Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, nematodes

Champion

Type: Hybrid
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: 65–75
Fruit: Medium-large red slicer
Flavor: Mildly sweet and clean with a soft finish—easygoing and consistent
Best For: Beginner-friendly

Cherokee Purple

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: 75–85
Fruit: Dusky purple slicer
Flavor: Smoky, layered, and deeply complex with a rich, almost wine-like finish—one of the most memorable tomatoes you can grow*
Best For: Flavor

Crimson Sprinter

Type: New Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~65–70
Fruit: Red slicer
Flavor: Bright and lively with a slightly sweet edge—fresh, energetic, and earlier than most heirlooms
Best For: Early harvest

Early Girl

Type: Hybrid
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: 57–65
Fruit: Medium red slicer
Flavor: Bright, tangy, and energetic—the first true taste of summer in the garden
Best For: Early harvest, reliability

Earl’s Faux

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~80
Fruit: Large pink beefsteak
Flavor: Smooth, rich, and creamy with mellow sweetness—deep heirloom flavor without harsh acidity*
Best For: Slicing, flavor

Floradade Heat Set

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Determinate
Plant Type: Bush
Days to Harvest: ~70
Fruit: Medium red slicer
Flavor: Clean, bright, and lightly tangy—holds its flavor surprisingly well in high heat when other tomatoes start to taste washed out
Best For: Heat tolerance, Southern gardens

Fourth of July

Type: Hybrid
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: 49–60
Fruit: Small red slicer
Flavor: Fresh, lively, and slightly sweet with a crisp finish—more about early satisfaction than deep complexity
Best For: Early harvest, quick production

Fox Cherry

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~70
Fruit: Red cherry
Flavor: Sweet with a touch of tang and a refreshing snap—simple, bright, and very snackable
Best For: Snacking

Giant Heart Climber

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~80–85
Fruit: Large red oxheart
Flavor: Dense, meaty, and low in juice with a smooth, almost silky texture—more substance than splash
Best For: Slicing, sauces

Gransasso

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~75–80
Fruit: Red paste
Flavor: Deep, concentrated, and slightly smoky—builds richness quickly when cooked and holds its body well
Best For: Sauces

Granny Cantrell

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~80
Fruit: Large pink beefsteak
Flavor: Sweet, low-acid, and almost creamy with a soft, gentle finish—very easy to eat fresh*
Best For: Fresh eating, low-acid preference

Heatmaster

Type: Hybrid
Habit: Determinate
Plant Type: Bush
Days to Harvest: ~75
Fruit: Medium-large red slicer
Flavor: Meaty and balanced with steady sweetness—designed to hold flavor even under heat stress
Best For: Heat tolerance, reliability
Resistance: Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, nematodes, Tomato mosaic virus

Heirloom Marriage Big Brandy

Type: Hybrid (Heirloom cross)
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~75–80
Fruit: Large pink beefsteak
Flavor: Rich and creamy with heirloom depth, but cleaner and more consistent than traditional Brandywine*
Best For: Flavor, reliability

Heirloom Marriage Genuwine

Type: Hybrid (Heirloom cross)
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~70–75
Fruit: Large red slicer
Flavor: Bold, juicy, and balanced with a nice sweet-savory interplay—bridges heirloom flavor and hybrid performance
Best For: Slicing

HM 1823

Type: Hybrid
Habit: Determinate
Plant Type: Bush
Days to Harvest: 70–75
Fruit: Medium red slicer
Flavor: Balanced and steady with a classic tomato profile—more about reliability than standout flavor
Best For: Heat tolerance, dependable production

Homestead

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Determinate
Plant Type: Bush
Days to Harvest: 75–80
Fruit: Deep red slicer
Flavor: Rich, full-bodied, and slightly tangy with that classic Southern garden depth
Best For: Heat tolerance

Husky Red

Type: Hybrid
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Compact vine
Mature Height: 3–4 ft
Days to Harvest: ~70
Fruit: Red cherry
Flavor: Sweet, juicy, and clean with a crisp bite—classic cherry tomato flavor in a compact plant
Best For: Containers, snacking
Resistance: Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt

Indigo Rose

Type: New Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~75–80
Fruit: Deep purple-black
Flavor: Mildly sweet with a subtle earthy note and soft finish—more visual novelty than flavor powerhouse
Best For: Visual appeal, novelty

Indigo Ruby

Type: New Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~70–75
Fruit: Purple-red cherry
Flavor: Brighter and sweeter than most anthocyanin types, with a lively, clean finish that makes it genuinely enjoyable
Best For: Snacking, specialty

Jubilee Yellow

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~75
Fruit: Yellow slicer
Flavor: Mild, smooth, and low-acid with a clean, refreshing finish—light and easygoing
Best For: Fresh eating

Juliet

Type: Hybrid
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~60
Fruit: Red grape
Flavor: Sweet, rich, and slightly dense with more substance than typical cherries—almost meaty in a small form*
Best For: Snacking, salads
Resistance: Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt

Kentucky Beefheart

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~80
Fruit: Pink-red oxheart
Flavor: Dense, velvety, and meaty with a smooth, low-acid richness—very little gel, lots of flesh
Best For: Slicing, sauces

Kim’s Civil War

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~80
Fruit: Pink oxheart
Flavor: Smooth and mellow with gentle sweetness—soft texture and very approachable flavor
Best For: Fresh eating

Lemon Boy

Type: Hybrid
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~70
Fruit: Bright yellow slicer
Flavor: Light, sweet, and gently citrusy with very low acidity—clean, refreshing, and easy to love
Best For: Fresh eating
Resistance: Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt

Little Napoli

Type: Hybrid
Habit: Determinate
Plant Type: Compact bush
Mature Height: 18–24 in
Days to Harvest: 60–65
Fruit: Red paste
Flavor: Dense, silky, and richly concentrated—low moisture and high flavor, perfect for sauces that don’t need much reduction*
Best For: Containers, sauces

Louisiana All Season

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~75
Fruit: Medium red slicer
Flavor: Balanced with a slight tang and steady tomato depth—holds up well in heat without fading
Best For: Heat tolerance

Marglobe

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Determinate
Plant Type: Bush
Days to Harvest: ~75
Fruit: Smooth red slicer
Flavor: Mild, clean, and gently sweet—subtle but dependable and versatile
Best For: Canning, fresh eating
Resistance: Fusarium wilt

Micro Tom

Type: New Heirloom
Habit: Determinate
Plant Type: Micro bush
Mature Height: 6–8 in
Days to Harvest: ~80
Fruit: Tiny red cherry
Flavor: Bright, punchy, and surprisingly intense for its size—like a concentrated burst of tomato flavor
Best For: Containers, indoor growing

Mortgage Lifter

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: 80–85
Fruit: Large pink beefsteak
Flavor: Mild, smooth, and slightly sweet with a soft finish—less sharp, more approachable in big slices
Best For: Slicing

Mountain Magic

Type: Hybrid
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: 70–75
Fruit: Red salad tomato
Flavor: Bright, juicy, and slightly tangy with a firm bite—excellent flavor for a highly disease-resistant tomato*
Best For: Disease resistance, snacking
Resistance: Late blight, early blight

Mountain Pride

Type: Hybrid
Habit: Determinate
Plant Type: Bush
Days to Harvest: ~70
Fruit: Large red slicer
Flavor: Mild but solid with a clean, dependable finish—more about performance than flash
Best For: Beginner-friendly
Resistance: Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt

Mrs. Benson

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~80
Fruit: Red slicer
Flavor: Classic tomato flavor with a balanced sweet-savory profile—steady and familiar
Best For: Fresh eating

Mrs. Houseworth

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~80
Fruit: Red slicer
Flavor: Rich and slightly sweet with a smooth finish—simple, honest heirloom character
Best For: Slicing

Neves Azorean Red

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~80
Fruit: Large red beefsteak
Flavor: Deep, bold, and full-bodied with a strong savory core—big slices that actually deliver flavor*
Best For: Slicing

Olive Hill

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~80
Fruit: Red slicer
Flavor: Balanced, old-fashioned tomato flavor with both sweetness and depth—simple, honest, and hard to find*
Best For: Heirloom collectors

Patio

Type: Hybrid
Habit: Determinate
Plant Type: Compact bush
Mature Height: 18–24 in
Days to Harvest: ~70
Fruit: Medium red slicer
Flavor: Smooth and gently sweet with a classic, approachable tomato flavor
Best For: Containers, beginner-friendly
Resistance: Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt

Paul Robeson

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~75–80
Fruit: Dark mahogany slicer
Flavor: Deep, smoky, and slightly sweet with a rich, almost savory finish—complex without being overwhelming*
Best For: Flavor

Peg O’ My Heart

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~80
Fruit: Pink oxheart
Flavor: Sweet and delicate with a refined, soft finish—more elegant than bold
Best For: Fresh eating

Piennolo del Vesuvio

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~80–90
Fruit: Small red storage/paste
Flavor: Intense, concentrated, and slightly tangy—develops deeper, almost sun-dried character over time*
Best For: Storage, sauces

Pineapple

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: 80–90
Fruit: Yellow-red bicolor
Flavor: Sweet, fruity, and almost melon-like with a tropical finish—one of the most unique flavor profiles*
Best For: Fresh eating

Polish Linguisa

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~75–85
Fruit: Long red paste
Flavor: Dense and intensely concentrated with very little water—deep, savory tomato flavor that builds quickly in sauces
Best For: Sauces

Rapunzel

Type: Hybrid
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~65
Fruit: Small red cherry in long clusters
Flavor: Sweet, bright, and juicy with a clean finish—easy to snack on and consistently refreshing
Best For: Snacking, visual appeal

Red Cherry

Type: Mixed
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: 60–75
Fruit: Small red cherry
Flavor: Sweet, juicy, and classic—simple, refreshing tomato flavor that never gets old
Best For: Snacking, salads

Red Deuce

Type: Hybrid
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~75
Fruit: Large red slicer
Flavor: Firm, meaty, and bold with a strong tomato presence—excellent texture for slicing
Best For: Slicing
Resistance: Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, nematodes

Red Pear

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~75
Fruit: Red pear
Flavor: Light, mildly sweet, and refreshing—easygoing and productive
Best For: Snacking

Rutgers

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Determinate
Plant Type: Bush
Days to Harvest: ~75
Fruit: Medium red slicer
Flavor: Bold, balanced, and deeply tomato-forward—one of the best all-purpose flavors you can grow*
Best For: Sauces, slicing

Sam’s Big Italian

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~80
Fruit: Large red paste
Flavor: Rich, dense, and deeply savory—built for sauces with real backbone
Best For: Sauces

San Marzano

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Semi-determinate
Plant Type: Bushy vine
Days to Harvest: ~80
Fruit: Red paste
Flavor: Thick, velvety, and low-acid with deep, classic Italian tomato richness*
Best For: Sauces, canning

Stump of the World

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~80–85
Fruit: Large pink beefsteak
Flavor: Rich, creamy, and full-bodied with a smooth, lingering finish—deep heirloom character*
Best For: Flavor, slicing

Striped German

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: 80–90
Fruit: Yellow-red bicolor slicer
Flavor: Sweet, smooth, and almost dessert-like with a fruity richness and very low acidity*
Best For: Fresh eating, presentation

Sun Gold

Type: Hybrid
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: 57–65
Fruit: Golden cherry
Flavor: Explosively sweet with tropical, fruit-like notes—one of the most addictive tomatoes you can grow*
Best For: Snacking, flavor

Super Fantastic

Type: Hybrid
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~70
Fruit: Large red slicer
Flavor: Balanced and slightly sweet with a clean, familiar tomato finish
Best For: Slicing
Resistance: Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt

Super Marmande

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~75
Fruit: Ribbed red slicer
Flavor: Bold and slightly tangy with strong old-world tomato character—leans savory
Best For: Slicing

Super Sioux

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Determinate
Plant Type: Bush
Days to Harvest: ~70
Fruit: Medium red slicer
Flavor: Bright, slightly tangy, and clean—holds flavor well in heat without going flat
Best For: Heat tolerance

Supersweet 100

Type: Hybrid
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~65
Fruit: Red cherry
Flavor: Intensely sweet with a classic tomato finish—easy to eat by the handful*
Best For: Snacking

Tycoon

Type: Hybrid
Habit: Determinate
Plant Type: Bush
Days to Harvest: 70–75
Fruit: Medium-large red slicer
Flavor: Smooth, slightly sweet, and impressively consistent—even under tough conditions*
Best For: North Texas reliability
Resistance: Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, nematodes

Valencia Orange

Type: Heirloom
Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Type: Vining
Days to Harvest: ~75–80
Fruit: Bright orange slicer
Flavor: Sweet, smooth, and low-acid with a clean, refreshing finish—easy to love and easy to eat
Best For: Fresh eating