Amana Orange Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Originally from the Amana Colonies in Iowa, these huge, light orange, fluted beefsteak tomatoes can … Continued
browsing: heirloom garden plants
Heirloom gardens were planted in a time when folks didn’t coddle plants. Some were grown for food and medicine while others were planted for enjoyment. Many were brought along with settlers from faraway lands, while others were found in the native landscape and moved closer to home.
Many of us remember plants from our grandmother’s gardens. The list below includes plants to recreate these charming vintage landscapes.
Amish Paste
Solanum lycopersicum
Turn of the century heirloom for sauces and canning. Deep red 8 oz fruits with … Continued
Arkansas Traveler
Solanum lycopersicum
This Arkansas/Missouri Ozark Mountain heirloom produces medium-sized, 8-10 oz fruits. Very high yield. Determinate.
Black Brandywine
Solanum lycopersicum
Prolific yielder with black, oval-shaped fruits with an earthy, smokey flavor and a firm texture.
Black Krim
Solanum lycopersicum
Dark, deep red, almost black with green shoulders. Matures early.
Brandywine
Solanum lycopersicum
Dates back to 1885 and considered to be the world’s best tomato. Extra-large fruit up … Continued
Caspian Pink
Solanum lycopersicum
Originally from Russia. Excellent for fresh eating! Indeterminate.
Cherokee
Solanum lycopersicum
Amber-green hue indicates tangy and sweet ripeness, perfect for a variety of dishes, from fresh … Continued
German Johnson
Solanum lycopersicum
Mild-flavored, meaty, rough, 12–24 oz fruits with pink skins and yellow shoulders. Indeterminate.
Green Zebra
Solanum lycopersicum
Unusual variety produces bright green fruits striped with bright light green. 2-4 oz fruits with … Continued
Hillbilly
Solanum lycopersicum
Ancient heirloom from the hills of West Virginia. Huge, beefsteak-type weighing 1–2 lbs. Mild flavored, … Continued
Kentucky Beefsteak
Solanum lycopersicum
Enormous 2 lb fruit. Beautiful deep orange color. Heirloom.