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Solanum lycopersicum
Aunty Ruby's Green is a distinctive heirloom beefsteak tomato producing large, slightly flattened fruits that can reach approximately 12 × 15 cm. The flesh remains green when ripe, developing a soft texture and exceptionally sweet, juicy flavour with a characteristic complexity that sets it apart from red tomatoes.
This American heirloom originated with Ruby Arnold of Greeneville, Tennessee, and was later introduced to the wider seed-saving community. It has since become one of the best-known green-when-ripe heirloom tomatoes. Fruits are best picked when they soften slightly and develop a subtle yellowish blush.
A vigorous indeterminate variety, plants continue growing, flowering and producing throughout the season and require sturdy staking or trellising. The large fruits are particularly good eaten fresh, where their unusual flavour can be fully appreciated.
Seed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram.
Approximately 40 seeds per packet.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: February–August
Subtropics: August–April
Mild climates: August–December
Cold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.
Space plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and provide strong support for the vigorous climbing vines and heavy fruit. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.
Maturity: approximately 100 days.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Solanum lycopersicum
Baby Red Pear is a prolific heirloom tomato producing small, bright red, pear-shaped fruits up to approximately 40 mm long. The fruits ripen in attractive clusters and have a sweet, juicy flavour, making them excellent for snacking, salads, lunchboxes and colourful platters.
Pear-shaped tomatoes have been recorded since at least the early 19th century, with red and yellow forms becoming enduring favourites in home gardens. Baby Red Pear combines the distinctive shape with vigorous growth, heavy yields and a particularly long cropping season.
An indeterminate variety, plants continue flowering and setting fruit throughout the growing season. The vigorous vines benefit from staking or trellising, with regular picking encouraging continued production.
Seed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram.
Approximately 40 seeds per packet.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: February–August
Subtropics: August–April
Mild climates: August–December
Cold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.
Space plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and provide sturdy support for the climbing vines. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.
Maturity: approximately 78 days.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Solanum lycopersicum
Banana Legs is an unusual paste tomato producing abundant elongated, oval fruits approximately 70–80 mm long, often with a distinctive slight bend. The fruits ripen to a bright golden yellow and have firm, thick flesh with relatively little juice, giving them the substantial texture expected of a paste tomato.
Developed in the United States by breeder John Swenson and introduced through Seed Savers Exchange in the 1980s, Banana Legs was selected for its unusual colour, productive habit and distinctive elongated fruit. Its firm flesh is excellent for sauces, roasting and preserving, while the mild flavour and striking colour also make it attractive sliced fresh.
A determinate variety, plants remain relatively compact and produce a concentrated, heavy crop, making them particularly useful for gardeners wanting tomatoes for preserving or sauce making.
Seed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram.
Approximately 30 seeds per packet.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: February–August
Subtropics: August–April
Mild climates: August–December
Cold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.
Space plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions. Although determinate, plants may benefit from support when carrying a heavy crop.
Maturity: approximately 72–78 days.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Solanum lycopersicum
Beefsteak is a classic heirloom tomato producing large, bright red, flattened and lightly ribbed fruit with firm, juicy flesh and outstanding flavour. Ideal for slicing, these impressive tomatoes are perfect for sandwiches, burgers, salads and fresh eating. Vigorous indeterminate plants require staking or trellising and will reward gardeners with a generous harvest over an extended season.
Approximately 250–350 seeds per gram
Approximately 25 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to July (dry season)
Subtropics: August to January
Mild climates: September to December
Cold climates: October to November after frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed 5 mm deep in seed trays or pots and keep warm until germination. Transplant seedlings into a sunny, frost-free position once they are well established, spacing plants 60–90 cm apart. Provide sturdy stakes or a trellis for support and water consistently to encourage even fruit development. Harvest ripe fruit approximately 80–100 days from sowing.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Solanum lycopersicum
Best Of Bonn is an old-fashioned cherry tomato producing attractive red, pear-shaped fruits to approximately 40 mm long. The small fruits have a juicy texture and rich tomato flavour, making them excellent for salads, snacking, garnishes and cooking whole.
The variety takes its name from Bonn, Germany, and belongs to the long tradition of European pear-shaped tomatoes grown for their distinctive form and productive habit. The bright red fruits develop in clusters and provide an attractive crop over an extended season.
An indeterminate variety, Best Of Bonn continues growing, flowering and setting fruit throughout the season. The vigorous vines benefit from staking or trellising, with regular harvesting encouraging continued production.
Seed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram.
Approximately 40 seeds per packet.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: February–August
Subtropics: August–April
Mild climates: August–December
Cold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.
Space plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and provide sturdy support for the climbing vines. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Solanum lycopersicum
Big Pear is a productive paste tomato producing large, elongated red fruits with the classic Roma-style shape. The fruits have firm, fleshy interiors and relatively little juice, making them particularly well suited to sauces, passata, preserving and cooking.
Its substantial fruits offer the usefulness of a paste tomato while the indeterminate growth habit provides an extended harvest rather than a single concentrated crop. Fruits can also be roasted, dried or used fresh when a firmer, meatier tomato is preferred.
An indeterminate variety, Big Pear continues growing, flowering and producing throughout the season and benefits from sturdy staking or trellising to support the vigorous vines and heavy fruit.
Seed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram. Approximately 40 seeds per packet.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: February–August
Subtropics: August–April
Mild climates: August–December
Cold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.
Space plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and provide sturdy support for the climbing vines. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.
Not available for WA.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety.
Solanum lycopersicum
Big Rainbow is a spectacular heirloom beefsteak tomato producing very large golden-yellow fruits streaked and marbled with pink and red. Individual fruits can reach around 600 g, with the colourful exterior continuing through the flesh when sliced.
The flavour is mild, sweet and juicy, with relatively low acidity, making Big Rainbow particularly good for fresh eating, sandwiches and colourful tomato salads. Its large, meaty fruits develop their best flavour when allowed to ripen fully on the vine.
An old American heirloom, Big Rainbow became widely known through the seed-saving movement and remains popular for its unusual colouring, generous fruit size and excellent eating quality. The vigorous indeterminate vines crop over an extended season and require sturdy support.
Seed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram.
Approximately 40 seeds per packet.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: February–August
Subtropics: August–April
Mild climates: August–December
Cold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.
Space plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and provide sturdy staking or trellising to support the vigorous vines and heavy fruit. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.
Maturity: approximately 80 days.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Solanum lycopersicum
Black Cherry is a vigorous heirloom tomato producing attractive clusters of small, dusky purple cherry tomatoes approximately 25 mm across. The fruit has a rich, sweet flavour with the complex depth that makes black tomatoes so highly regarded. An indeterminate climbing variety, it produces generously over a long season and is perfect for snacking straight from the vine, salads, roasting and entertaining.
Approximately 250–350 seeds per gram
Approximately 30 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to July (dry season)
Subtropics: August to January
Mild climates: September to December
Cold climates: October to November after frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed 5 mm deep in seed trays or pots and keep warm until germination. Transplant seedlings into a sunny, frost-free position once they are well established, spacing plants 60–90 cm apart. Provide a sturdy stake, cage or trellis, as this vigorous indeterminate variety will continue climbing and producing throughout the season. Water consistently and harvest ripe fruit from approximately 70 days after sowing.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Solanum lycopersicum
Black Cherry is a vigorous heirloom tomato producing attractive clusters of small, dusky purple cherry tomatoes approximately 25 mm across. The fruit has a rich, sweet flavour with the complex depth that makes black tomatoes so highly regarded. An indeterminate climbing variety, it produces generously over a long season and is perfect for snacking straight from the vine, salads, roasting and entertaining.
Approximately 250–350 seeds per gram
Approximately 30 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to July (dry season)
Subtropics: August to January
Mild climates: September to December
Cold climates: October to November after frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed 5 mm deep in seed trays or pots and keep warm until germination. Transplant seedlings into a sunny, frost-free position once they are well established, spacing plants 60–90 cm apart. Provide a sturdy stake, cage or trellis, as this vigorous indeterminate variety will continue climbing and producing throughout the season. Water consistently and harvest ripe fruit from approximately 70 days after sowing.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Solanum lycopersicum
Black Krim is a striking heirloom beefsteak tomato producing large, slightly flattened fruits to approximately 90 mm across. The fruits ripen to deep red with distinctive dusky purple to brown-black shoulders, particularly when exposed to plenty of sun.
The flesh is juicy and richly flavoured, with the complex, slightly smoky and savoury character for which dark tomatoes are prized. Excellent fresh in salads and sandwiches, Black Krim is also particularly good sliced thickly and grilled for breakfast.
Originating from the Crimean Peninsula on the Black Sea, now part of Ukraine, Black Krim takes its name from “Krim”, the Ukrainian word for Crimea. It became internationally known through seed-saving networks and is now one of the most widely grown dark heirloom tomatoes.
Seed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram.
Approximately 30 seeds per packet.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: February–August
Subtropics: August–April
Mild climates: August–December
Cold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.
Space plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and provide sturdy staking or trellising for the vigorous vines and heavy fruit. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Solanum lycopersicum
Black Russian is a distinctive heirloom tomato producing round fruits approximately 40–60 mm across. The skin ripens to deep red with a dusky purple blush, while the flesh develops a rich chocolate-red colour that creates striking contrast when sliced.
The flavour is sweet, rich and complex, making it an excellent fresh-eating tomato for salads, sandwiches and platters. Its unusual colouring also makes it particularly attractive combined with yellow, green and red tomato varieties.
Black Russian belongs to the group of dark or “black” heirloom tomatoes associated with Eastern Europe and the former Soviet region. A vigorous indeterminate variety, it continues flowering and producing fruit over an extended season and benefits from sturdy support.
Seed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram.
Approximately 30 seeds per packet.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: February–August
Subtropics: August–April
Mild climates: August–December
Cold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.
Space plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and provide sturdy staking or trellising for the climbing vines. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.
Maturity: approximately 80–100 days.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Solanum lycopersicum
Brandywine is a renowned old Amish heirloom tomato, treasured since at least 1885 for its exceptional flavour and impressive fruit. This indeterminate climbing variety produces large, flattened, pinkish tomatoes up to 12 cm across with firm, meaty flesh, few seeds and a mild, low-acid flavour. Widely regarded as one of the finest slicing tomatoes, Brandywine is perfect for sandwiches, salads and enjoying fresh from the garden. It is believed to have been named after Brandywine Creek in Pennsylvania.
Approximately 250–350 seeds per gram
Approximately 25 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to July (dry season)
Subtropics: August to January
Mild climates: September to December
Cold climates: October to November after frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed 5 mm deep in seed trays or pots and keep warm until germination. Transplant seedlings into a sunny, frost-free position once well established, spacing plants 60–90 cm apart. As an indeterminate variety, Brandywine requires staking, caging or trellising for support. Water consistently and feed regularly throughout the growing season. Harvest fruit approximately 80–100 days from sowing.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Solanum lycopersicum
Break O' Day is an early-cropping tomato producing smooth, round, deep red fruits of medium size. The thin-skinned fruits have excellent flavour while remaining firm enough for handling and transport, a combination that made the variety valuable to both home and commercial growers.
Introduced commercially in 1932, Break O' Day became an established Australian variety valued for its dependable cropping across a wide range of growing conditions. Similar in appearance and eating quality to Grosse Lisse, it crops earlier and was once widely grown for the fresh market.
A vigorous indeterminate variety, plants continue flowering and producing throughout the season. Its combination of early maturity, good flavour, reliable yields and shipping quality makes it a particularly useful old commercial tomato.
Seed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram.
Approximately 40 seeds per packet.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: February–August
Subtropics: August–April
Mild climates: August–December
Cold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.
Space plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and provide sturdy staking or trellising for the climbing vines. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Solanum lycopersicum
Brown Berry is an unusual cherry tomato producing clusters of small, round fruits that ripen to a rich mahogany-brown with dusky green shoulders. The flesh is dark red-brown, giving the fruit the distinctive colouring associated with black and purple heirloom tomatoes.
The flavour is sweet, rich and slightly smoky, with more depth than many traditional cherry tomatoes. Excellent eaten straight from the vine, the fruits also add striking colour to salads, bruschetta and mixed tomato platters.
A vigorous indeterminate variety, Brown Berry continues flowering and setting fruit throughout the growing season, producing generous clusters over an extended period. The climbing vines benefit from sturdy staking or trellising.
Seed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram. Approximately 40 seeds per packet.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: February–August
Subtropics: August–April
Mild climates: August–December
Cold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.
Space plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and provide sturdy staking or trellising for the climbing vines. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Solanum lycopersicum
Burnley Gem is an early-producing bush tomato bearing smooth, round red fruits approximately 4–7 cm across. The medium-sized fruits have good flavour and are a useful all-purpose tomato for salads, sandwiches, cooking and preserving.
An Australian variety associated with Victoria’s Burnley Horticultural College, Burnley Gem was selected for reliable cropping under Australian conditions. It is particularly noted for setting fruit well in hot, dry weather, when some tomato varieties struggle with fruit set.
The compact determinate plants produce their crop over a relatively concentrated period and require less training than climbing tomatoes. Their early production and tolerance of challenging conditions make Burnley Gem a dependable choice for warm and dry growing areas.
Seed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram. Approximately 25 seeds per packet.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: February–August
Subtropics: August–April
Mild climates: August–December
Cold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.
Space plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions. Although compact and determinate, plants may benefit from support when carrying a heavy crop.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Solanum lycopersicum
Burnley Surecrop is an early-bearing tomato producing smooth, round red fruits to approximately 50 mm across. A reliable all-purpose variety, the fruits are well suited to fresh eating, salads, sandwiches and cooking.
An Australian-bred variety associated with Victoria’s Burnley horticultural breeding program, Burnley Surecrop was selected for dependable production and resistance to Verticillium wilt. Its combination of early cropping, disease resistance and strong growth made it particularly useful for Australian home gardens.
Plants are vigorous and indeterminate, reaching around 2 m high and continuing to flower and set fruit over an extended season. Strong staking or trellising is recommended to support the tall vines and developing crop.
Seed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram.
Approximately 40 seeds per packet.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: February–August
Subtropics: August–April
Mild climates: August–December
Cold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.
Space plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and provide sturdy staking or trellising for the climbing vines. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
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