Developed by Tom Wagner of Bakersfield, California and released by his "Tater Mater Seeds" in 1983 and the result of over 25 years of breeding selection by Wagner who has bred tomatoes since 1954. Wagner states that four heirloom varieties made up the composite of his breeding to establish this variety. Rich golden green, tennis ball sized tomatoes with forest green colored stripes. Crack resistant with a tangy, original, well balanced taste. On the produce market, Green Zebras have been known to sell for as much as $5.00 U.S. per pound! Low in acid. Indeterminate. Matures about 75 days.

Pkt $3.00

Ponderosa Pink is a  heavy yielding, open pollinated tomato variety originally introduced by the famous seedsman Peter Henderson in 1891. Henderson originally reffered to this tomato as the "Great 400", but after holding a contest to name the variety, the name Ponderosa was chosen. The Ponderosa Pink Tomato produces an abundance of large, flattish 9-12 ounce pink red tomatoes. The tomatoes themselves have a sweet and mild flavor with a thin skin and few seeds, but are somewhat subject to cracking if over watered. About 100 days to maturity. 

There is some speculation that Ponderosa Pink and the presumed extinct tomato variety known "Livingston's Buckeye State" (introduced in 1893 by the Livingston Seed Company) may actually be the same tomato variety.

1/4 oz. (2500 seeds) $12.50

Ponderosa Red, also known as Henderson's Crimson Cushion, Scarlet Ponderosa, Red Majestic and a host of other names) is the grandfather of all modern beefsteak tomatoes. In particular, Red Beefsteak was a selection of this variety from  the 1950's, while Burpee Delicious was another selection from the 1970's. Originally introduced in 1892 under the name Crimson Cushion by Peter Henderson and Co., Henderson reffered to the variety as "The Crimson Scarlet Brother of Ponderosa" and it said that this variety was simply a red fruited sport that appeared in a field of Henderson's Ponderosa. 

Ponderosa Red is a very good example of an old fashioned tomato and gives good yields of very large, deeply ribbed, beefsteak type fruits of a bright scarlet color. The flesh is solid, yet juicy and has a nice balance of a sweet and acidic true tomatoey flavor. Ideal for slicing into great big slabs to put on sandwiches, burgers or to just enjoy salt and peppered. Indeterminate. 90 days. 

1/4 oz. (2500 seeds) $12.50

A tomato introduction by Burpee's Seeds in 1979. Huge, red meaty fruit with a good taste. Produces tomatoes up to two pounds with regular care. This variety also produced the world's heaviest tomato - a giant weighing over 7 pounds! Can you grow a bigger tomato? 

1/4 oz. (2500 seeds) $12.50

Roma is an outstanding and disease resistant tomato variety that produces oblong red, plum-like tomatoes of a medium size. Roma is ideal for making tomato paste or for canning. There seems to be some debate about this tomato variety's origin. Though it is typically assumed to be an Italian heirloom tomato, in their 1958 annual catalogue, Geckler Seeds Company states that the Roma is: 

"A very important new tomato development at the Plant Industry Station, Beltsville, Maryland. Final selection came from the progenies of crosses of San Marzano, Pan American and Red Top. Vine and fruit characteristics resemble Red Top, but much more productive and larger than San Marzano."

In the years since, this tomato variety has become one of the best known tomatoes in the United States and is popular among gardeners as well as commercial growers due to it's fine taste, meaty flesh and resistance against Fusarium and Verticulum Wilt. Determinate. Matures early - 65 to 70 days. Roma is a very popular tomato and not at all rare, but it is one of our personal favorites! 

1/4 oz. (2500 seeds) $12.50

Ace 55 is an old commercial variety that was introduced in 1955 by the Campbell's Soup Company. Ace excells over most other tomatoes when used fresh and is extremely low in acid. (According to a 1970's era USDA study, this variety was so low in acid that it was determined that this variety should NOT be used for canning by standard hot water method). Strong plants produce an abundance of medium sized, red oblong 8-12 ounce tomato fruits with a sweet taste and firm flesh. Vines are resistant to Verticilum and Fusarium Wilt. 

1/4 oz. (2500 seeds) $12.50

First introduced in 1953, Homestead 24 is a variety that tolerates hot weather and was widely used commercially in Florida in the 1950's and 1960's. Fruits weigh about 8 ounces and are red and smooth. Resistant to common diseases. Determinate. 80 days.

1/4 oz. (2500 seeds) $12.50

The Green Moldovian Tomato is a very rare green beefsteak tomato hailing from the Republic of Moldovia which is relatively young country carved out from territory belonging to Romania and the Ukraine after 1989.

This lovely tomato variety produces a good crop of round, slightly flattened 10 to 12 ounce beefsteak shaped tomatoes. The tomatoes are a wonderful lime-green color with a nearly neon-green flesh that has a wonderful, slightly citrus taste.

Extremely rare.

Indeterminate. Matures in about 80 days.

Spear's Tennessee Green is a wonderful family heirloom that originated through a family named Spears of Tennessee who have been growing the variety for some 50 odd years. This lovely old fashioned tomato variety produces an abundance of emerald green colored, round fruit that weigh roughly 8 to 10 ounces each. This wonderful variety excels in taste.

Truly a real rarity.

Indeterminate. Matures in 75 to 85 days.

During 2004, the Green Sausage Tomato was the latest rage among tomato enthusiasts. Little is known about it's origin and it is certainly, likely not an heirloom tomato variety. What is known is that this green paste tomato is a relative newcomer on the scene and that it was apparently first offered by several British seed companies.

This unusual tomato variety is somewhat sausage shaped with a pointed end much like many other paste tomatoes, but where it is truly unique is in its color. Typically, paste tomatoes are red, but Green Sausage is a wonderful lime green color with distinct yellow stripes! The variety is extremely ornamental and is certainly the type of tomato to raise if your intention is to stun your guests and neighbors or perhaps your market customers as it is simply a one of a kind tomato variety. When sliced, the interior of the tomatoes are green and are somewhat remindful of a kiwi. Possesses a good taste - so far as paste tomatoes go.

Green Sausage sets its tomatoes in large trusses of 6 to 8 tomatoes at once on a short, bush type plant. 

Determinate. Matures in 75 to 80 days.

Aunt Ruby's Germany Cherry Tomato is a unique and very flavorful green cherry tomato that was originally selected from the well known variety Aunt Ruby's German Green. These small one to two ounce tomatoes are shaped like miniature green beefsteak tomatoes, but possess a big tomato flavor and completely the plant! This high yielding green cherry tomato is still yet to be completely stabilized, so a few red tomatoes may be produced. Very rare. Determinate. 70 days.