The Black Krim Tomato is a popular dark purple Russian heirloom with slightly black shoulders that has a rich, sweet flavor that always scores high in tomato test trials! This meaty, juicy tomato variety contains an average amount of seeds on the inside. The Black Krim develops a darker color and a sweeter flavor the longer it matures on the vine. This variety is growing in popularity within farmers markets and different restaurants. The round, medium-sized beefsteaks grows to be 8-12 ounces, and are wonderful for slicing or canning. The Black Krim gets its name for originating in Crimea, a peninsula in the Black Sea.
The Cherokee Purple is an old heirloom tomato that has an outstanding flavor. This tomato dates back to pre-1890 and is recognized as an old Cherokee Indian heirloom that originated in Tennessee. This variety has a semi-meaty flesh with an average seed/flesh ratio. The Cherokee Purple offers some of the best flavor with an earthy-sweet, rich taste that is delicious eaten raw. This tomato has a beautiful purple skin with a slight pinkish-red hue. This plant produces large vines with large beefsteak fruits that average 8-20 ounces. The Cherokee Purple is an indeterminate tomato that will keep producing all summer long and into the first frost in fall time. This high yielding tomato is in our top 5 of best heirloom tomatoes on the market!
The Chocolate Stripes Tomato is an attractive rich chocolate mahogany colored tomato with dark brown stripes, making it a real beauty! This luscious bicolor tomato has a sweet earthy flavor that is delectable. The Chocolate Stripes is a long season tomato that makes for a perfect addition to salads and sandwiches.
