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Varieties for Sale at the 2025 Plant Fair

If you’re looking for tomato plants, head for Building D (affectionately dubbed The Tomato Barn), where more than 3,000 plants will be available. You’ll find 50 varieties that have proven to be favorites of Skagit Valley tomato lovers, plus limited numbers of some “rare and unusual” types.

In response to many requests for tomato plants that could be grown in a pot on either a deck or condo/apartment balcony, master gardeners have again sourced a limited quantity of plants that perfectly fit this need. Look for a table of dwarf varieties, or ask a master gardener for assistance.

Use the lists below to plan ahead so you’ll be ready to shop!

Cherry Tomatoes

VarietyTypeDaysDay RangeGrowth HabitSeed TypeDisease ResistanceDescriptionPicture
Apricot ZebraCherry6540-65IndeterminateOpen-PollinatedPlants showed excellent disease resistance, and set tons of slightly oblong, golf-ball sized fruit. Fruits are juicy and dense with notes of papaya-esque, tropical, fruity flavor.
Black CherryCherry7066-75IndeterminateHeirloomMahogany-purple fruit. Complex flavor, fruity, balanced, sweet and intense. Grows in abundant heavy clusters.
Dwarf Eagle SmileyCherry6040-65Grows 5 feet. Bright to golden-yellow, globe-shaped fruit that are borne in clusters of eight to ten tomatoes.
Dwarf MignonneCherry6040-65IndeterminateOpen-PollinatedAn open-pollinated micro-dwarf tomato that produces large, red cherry tomatoes, similar in size to Florida Petite, on compact plants that are about 8-10" tall.
Dwarf Moby's CherryCherry6040-65Open-PollinatedGrows 4-5 feet. Bright yellow to orange, slightly flattened globe shaped fruit. Delicious, well balanced, flavor.
Dwarf Mocha's CherryCherry6540-65Open-PollinatedGrows 18-20". Deep purple fruit turns nearly black when exposed to the sun. Mild flavor on the tart side.
Dwarf Tiny TimCherry5540-65HeirloomQuick growing plants covered in heavy clusters of scarlet fruits. Delicious, sweet flavor with a touch of acidity.
Dwarf Velvet NightCherry7066-75Open-PollinatedTasty, purple fruit with sweet, earthy flavor. Excellent yield. Ideal for small gardens and containers.
Gold NuggetCherry6040-65DeterminateOpen-PollinatedVGolden-yellow color. Rich, sweet, well-balanced flavor. Compact, vigorous plants begin fruiting extra early.
Gold SparkCherry6540-65IndeterminateHybridF, LM, ToMVDark-yellow, elongated grape-shaped fruit. Sweet, meaty flesh.
Isis CandyCherry6766-75IndeterminateOpen-PollinatedVary in shades of reds to yellows, usually with golden flesh. The flavor is outstanding, sweet and fruity. Round 1" fruits. Kids adore them!
JulietCherry6040-65IndeterminateHeirloomEB, LBAAS Winner. Multi-use 2 1/2"-long tomato for fresh eating, sauce and drying. Deep-red, oblong, sweet 2 AAS Winner. Deep red, oblong fruits. Rich tomato flavor. Good for eating fresh, in salads, salsa, and sauce.
Large Red CherryCherry7566-75IndeterminateOpen-PollinatedDeep scarlet fruits, bursting with sweet flavor. Used for fresh eating, salads, roasting, salsas, and canning.
SebastopolCherry6540-65IndeterminateHeirloom#1 in the Skagit Master Gardeners’ 2023 Tomato Tasting. Sweet-tasting, flavorful red fruit with a spark of tartness.
Starlight GrapeCherry7066-75IndeterminateOpen-PollinatedSlender yellow grape tomatoes simply glow. Slightly later to mature, but worth the wait for these special yellow morsels that will continue to ripen until frost and hold well through storage.
SungoldCherry6540-65IndeterminateHybridF, TMVSweet, intense, fruity flavor. Tangerine-colored fruits. Prolific plant yields early.
SunsugarCherry6540-65IndeterminateHybridF, TMVFull-bodied, super sweet flavor with a bit of tang. Ripens to bright tangerine. Heavy bearing.
Super Sweet 100Cherry6540-65IndeterminateHybridF, VScarlet-colored fruit, bursting with sugary flavor. Prolific vines produce right up to frost time.
Sweet MillionCherry6540-65IndeterminateHeirloomF, N, SP, TMVBite-sized heirloom tomatoes, deliciously sweet, and grow on vigorous plants. Fruits are good size for eating out of hand, or for salads.

Salad Tomatoes

VarietyTypeDaysDay RangeGrowth HabitSeed TypeDisease ResistanceDescriptionPicture
BlondkopfchenSalad7566-75IndeterminateHeirloom(AKA Little Blonde Girl) East German variety. Small golden yellow 1" fruits borne in giant clusters, excellent sweet taste. Enormous yields and rarely a cracked fruit. Bears until frost.
Green ZebraSalad7566-75IndeterminateHeirloomChartreuse fruit with deep lime-green stripes and a yellow blush. The flesh is bright green. Rich, sweet, and zesty flavor.
Japanese Black TrifeleSalad8076-90IndeterminateHeirloomPear shaped fruit. Green-streaked shoulders, deepening to a mahogany and a nearly black base. Complex, rich flavor.
Jaune FlammeSalad7566-75IndeterminateHeirloomApricot-orange fruit surrounding reddish flesh. Fruity, full-bodied flavor is a balance of sweet and tart.
StupiceSalad6540-65IndeterminateHeirloomPotato leaf plant produces sweet, deep red, slightly oval fruit. Ideal for containers and small space gardens.
Sub Arctic PlentySalad4240-65DeterminateHeirloomThe world's fastest-growing heirloom tomato: just 42 days from transplant to fresh vine-ripe tomatoes. A great tomato to grow in northern areas where the season is short. As a bush variety that needs no staking, it is great for hanging baskets.

Slicers

VarietyTypeDaysDay RangeGrowth HabitSeed TypeDisease ResistanceDescriptionPicture
Abe LincolnSlicer7566-75IndeterminateHeirloomBrilliant red, juicy, meaty tomato.  Great old-fashioned tomato flavor, slightly acidic. Enjoyed since 1923. 
Big Beef PlusSlicer7566-75IndeterminateHybridF, V, TSWV, N, ASC, ToMV, FORA favorite beefsteak now with improved flavor, color, and disease resistance. Red, meaty, and juicy.
Black KrimSlicer8076-90IndeterminateHeirloomDark Maroon beefsteak. Bold, rich, smoky, sweet flavors. Places high in taste trials. Grows well in Skagit County.
Black Sea ManSlicer7566-75DeterminateHeirloomPotato leaf plant with deep mahogany fruit and olive-green shoulders. Rich flavor. Well suited for Skagit climates.
Brandywine RedSlicer8076-90IndeterminateHeirloomDeep pink skin and smooth, red flesh. Flavorful fruit that is both sweet and acidic. Popular heirloom.
Cherokee PurpleSlicer8076-90IndeterminateHeirloomA favorite of NW enthusiasts. Unusual dark coloring. Rich, full-flavored and juicy with a strong tomato tang.
Crimson CarmelloSlicer7066-75IndeterminateHybridF, V, N, LB, ToMV, TMVRound, red, and juicy fruits with perfect sweet to acid balance.
DamselSlicer7566-75IndeterminateHybridV, N, LBBig, pink globe shaped fruit with sweet, rich tangy heirloom flavor.
Dwarf Arctic RoseSlicer6040-65Open-PollinatedGrows 2-3 feet high. Fruit is round to oblate, and ripen pink. Flavor is well balanced and delicious.
Dwarf MetallicaSlicer7566-75Open-PollinatedGrows 2-3 feet. Fruit are pink with green stripes, oblate to slightly heart shaped, and flavor is well-balanced; slightly sweet and tangy.
Dwarf Tasmanian ChocolateSlicer7566-75IndeterminateOpen-PollinatedCross between "New Big Dwarf" and "Paul Robeson," resulting in a dwarf-sized plant that produces deep-maroon, 5-7 oz tomatoes with a rich flavor.
Early GirlSlicer6040-65IndeterminateHybridF, VA long-time favorite, one of the first varieties to ripen. Abundant yields of meaty, full-flavored fruit.
GenuwineSlicer7566-75IndeterminateHybridCross of two delicious heirlooms: Costoluto Genovese and Brandywine. Big, beautiful, flavorful tomatoes.
MomotaroSlicer7066-75IndeterminateHybridV, N, GLS (St/L), ToMV, BW, HR: FFFlavor is an intricate and harmonious combination of sweet and tangy that has won Momotaro several tomato tasting contests. The radiant pink slicers weigh 6-7 oz. Momotaro is durable, heat tolerant, and crack resistant with good storability.
Mountain MeritSlicer7566-75DeterminateHybridF, V, TSWV, N, GLS (ST/L), LBAAS award winner for its excellent disease resistance, good flavor and production. Deep red, sweet flavor fruits.
Paul RobesonSlicer8076-90IndeterminateHeirloomMaroon/brick-red tomato has dark green shoulders and red flesh. Distinctive flavor balance of sweetness and acidity.
Thorburn's Terra-CottaSlicer7566-75DeterminateOpen-PollinatedHoney-brown skin, orange-pink flesh, and green seed mass, make an eye-catching slicer with out-of-this-world flavor. Heavy production in mid-season drops off quickly once cool weather sets in. It will yield a pumpkin-orange sauce with a floral aroma.

Paste Tomatoes

VarietyTypeDaysDay RangeGrowth HabitSeed TypeDisease ResistanceDescriptionPicture
Amish PastePaste8076-90IndeterminateHeirloomLarge meaty fruit for sauces, paste, and canning. Deep red flesh. Sweet, rich taste. A long-time culinary favorite.
Dwarf Audrey's LovePaste7566-75Open-PollinatedTaste is well-balanced, with sweet undertones. Firm and meaty. Fruit is beautiful with purple and green blushing.
Dwarf Sneaky SaucePaste7566-75IndeterminateOpen-Pollinated4 oz red (yellow epi) plum to slight heart. This is a classic sauce tomato and produces a lot of tomatoes on strong-growing plants. The fruit have a mild flavor with  meaty walls that will cook down into a rich, delicious sauce.
NovaPaste6540-65DeterminateOpen-PollinatedTasty, meaty, lipstick-red fruit.  Excellent for canning and making sauce. Prolific.
OpalkaPaste8076-90IndeterminateHeirloomRed banana pepper shaped tomatoes. Excellent, rich, sweet flavor. Perfect for sauces, paste, and canning.
RomaPaste7566-75DeterminateOpen-PollinatedFF, VRed, pear-shaped fruits. Meaty with few seeds. Well-known paste-type tomato, perfect for sauces and pastes.
San MarzanoPaste7566-75IndeterminateHeirloomLarge clusters of bright-red meaty fruit. High in sugars, pectin, and flavor for the richest sauces, pastes, and soup.
VeronaPaste6540-65IndeterminateHybridF, V, EBLong clusters of plump, deep red, cocktail-sized tomatoes. Sweet flavor.

Dwarf Varieties

VarietyTypeDaysDay RangeGrowth HabitSeed TypeDisease ResistanceDescriptionPicture
Dwarf Arctic RoseSlicer6040-65Open-PollinatedGrows 2-3 feet high. Fruit is round to oblate, and ripen pink. Flavor is well balanced and delicious.
Dwarf Audrey's LovePaste7566-75Open-PollinatedTaste is well-balanced, with sweet undertones. Firm and meaty. Fruit is beautiful with purple and green blushing.
Dwarf Eagle SmileyCherry6040-65Grows 5 feet. Bright to golden-yellow, globe-shaped fruit that are borne in clusters of eight to ten tomatoes.
Dwarf MetallicaSlicer7566-75Open-PollinatedGrows 2-3 feet. Fruit are pink with green stripes, oblate to slightly heart shaped, and flavor is well-balanced; slightly sweet and tangy.
Dwarf MignonneCherry6040-65IndeterminateOpen-PollinatedAn open-pollinated micro-dwarf tomato that produces large, red cherry tomatoes, similar in size to Florida Petite, on compact plants that are about 8-10" tall.
Dwarf Moby's CherryCherry6040-65Open-PollinatedGrows 4-5 feet. Bright yellow to orange, slightly flattened globe shaped fruit. Delicious, well balanced, flavor.
Dwarf Mocha's CherryCherry6540-65Open-PollinatedGrows 18-20". Deep purple fruit turns nearly black when exposed to the sun. Mild flavor on the tart side.
Dwarf Sneaky SaucePaste7566-75IndeterminateOpen-Pollinated4 oz red (yellow epi) plum to slight heart. This is a classic sauce tomato and produces a lot of tomatoes on strong-growing plants. The fruit have a mild flavor with  meaty walls that will cook down into a rich, delicious sauce.
Dwarf Tasmanian ChocolateSlicer7566-75IndeterminateOpen-PollinatedCross between "New Big Dwarf" and "Paul Robeson," resulting in a dwarf-sized plant that produces deep-maroon, 5-7 oz tomatoes with a rich flavor.
Dwarf Tiny TimCherry5540-65HeirloomQuick growing plants covered in heavy clusters of scarlet fruits. Delicious, sweet flavor with a touch of acidity.
Dwarf Velvet NightCherry7066-75Open-PollinatedTasty, purple fruit with sweet, earthy flavor. Excellent yield. Ideal for small gardens and containers.

All Plant Fair Varieties (Print the Whole List!)

VarietyTypeDaysDay RangeGrowth HabitSeed TypeDisease ResistanceDescriptionPicture
Abe LincolnSlicer7566-75IndeterminateHeirloomBrilliant red, juicy, meaty tomato.  Great old-fashioned tomato flavor, slightly acidic. Enjoyed since 1923. 
Amish PastePaste8076-90IndeterminateHeirloomLarge meaty fruit for sauces, paste, and canning. Deep red flesh. Sweet, rich taste. A long-time culinary favorite.
Apricot ZebraCherry6540-65IndeterminateOpen-PollinatedPlants showed excellent disease resistance, and set tons of slightly oblong, golf-ball sized fruit. Fruits are juicy and dense with notes of papaya-esque, tropical, fruity flavor.
Big Beef PlusSlicer7566-75IndeterminateHybridF, V, TSWV, N, ASC, ToMV, FORA favorite beefsteak now with improved flavor, color, and disease resistance. Red, meaty, and juicy.
Black CherryCherry7066-75IndeterminateHeirloomMahogany-purple fruit. Complex flavor, fruity, balanced, sweet and intense. Grows in abundant heavy clusters.
Black KrimSlicer8076-90IndeterminateHeirloomDark Maroon beefsteak. Bold, rich, smoky, sweet flavors. Places high in taste trials. Grows well in Skagit County.
Black Sea ManSlicer7566-75DeterminateHeirloomPotato leaf plant with deep mahogany fruit and olive-green shoulders. Rich flavor. Well suited for Skagit climates.
BlondkopfchenSalad7566-75IndeterminateHeirloom(AKA Little Blonde Girl) East German variety. Small golden yellow 1" fruits borne in giant clusters, excellent sweet taste. Enormous yields and rarely a cracked fruit. Bears until frost.
Brandywine RedSlicer8076-90IndeterminateHeirloomDeep pink skin and smooth, red flesh. Flavorful fruit that is both sweet and acidic. Popular heirloom.
Cherokee PurpleSlicer8076-90IndeterminateHeirloomA favorite of NW enthusiasts. Unusual dark coloring. Rich, full-flavored and juicy with a strong tomato tang.
Crimson CarmelloSlicer7066-75IndeterminateHybridF, V, N, LB, ToMV, TMVRound, red, and juicy fruits with perfect sweet to acid balance.
DamselSlicer7566-75IndeterminateHybridV, N, LBBig, pink globe shaped fruit with sweet, rich tangy heirloom flavor.
Dwarf Arctic RoseSlicer6040-65Open-PollinatedGrows 2-3 feet high. Fruit is round to oblate, and ripen pink. Flavor is well balanced and delicious.
Dwarf Audrey's LovePaste7566-75Open-PollinatedTaste is well-balanced, with sweet undertones. Firm and meaty. Fruit is beautiful with purple and green blushing.
Dwarf Eagle SmileyCherry6040-65Grows 5 feet. Bright to golden-yellow, globe-shaped fruit that are borne in clusters of eight to ten tomatoes.
Dwarf MetallicaSlicer7566-75Open-PollinatedGrows 2-3 feet. Fruit are pink with green stripes, oblate to slightly heart shaped, and flavor is well-balanced; slightly sweet and tangy.
Dwarf MignonneCherry6040-65IndeterminateOpen-PollinatedAn open-pollinated micro-dwarf tomato that produces large, red cherry tomatoes, similar in size to Florida Petite, on compact plants that are about 8-10" tall.
Dwarf Moby's CherryCherry6040-65Open-PollinatedGrows 4-5 feet. Bright yellow to orange, slightly flattened globe shaped fruit. Delicious, well balanced, flavor.
Dwarf Mocha's CherryCherry6540-65Open-PollinatedGrows 18-20". Deep purple fruit turns nearly black when exposed to the sun. Mild flavor on the tart side.
Dwarf Sneaky SaucePaste7566-75IndeterminateOpen-Pollinated4 oz red (yellow epi) plum to slight heart. This is a classic sauce tomato and produces a lot of tomatoes on strong-growing plants. The fruit have a mild flavor with  meaty walls that will cook down into a rich, delicious sauce.
Dwarf Tasmanian ChocolateSlicer7566-75IndeterminateOpen-PollinatedCross between "New Big Dwarf" and "Paul Robeson," resulting in a dwarf-sized plant that produces deep-maroon, 5-7 oz tomatoes with a rich flavor.
Dwarf Tiny TimCherry5540-65HeirloomQuick growing plants covered in heavy clusters of scarlet fruits. Delicious, sweet flavor with a touch of acidity.
Dwarf Velvet NightCherry7066-75Open-PollinatedTasty, purple fruit with sweet, earthy flavor. Excellent yield. Ideal for small gardens and containers.
Early GirlSlicer6040-65IndeterminateHybridF, VA long-time favorite, one of the first varieties to ripen. Abundant yields of meaty, full-flavored fruit.
GenuwineSlicer7566-75IndeterminateHybridCross of two delicious heirlooms: Costoluto Genovese and Brandywine. Big, beautiful, flavorful tomatoes.
Gold NuggetCherry6040-65DeterminateOpen-PollinatedVGolden-yellow color. Rich, sweet, well-balanced flavor. Compact, vigorous plants begin fruiting extra early.
Gold SparkCherry6540-65IndeterminateHybridF, LM, ToMVDark-yellow, elongated grape-shaped fruit. Sweet, meaty flesh.
Green ZebraSalad7566-75IndeterminateHeirloomChartreuse fruit with deep lime-green stripes and a yellow blush. The flesh is bright green. Rich, sweet, and zesty flavor.
Isis CandyCherry6766-75IndeterminateOpen-PollinatedVary in shades of reds to yellows, usually with golden flesh. The flavor is outstanding, sweet and fruity. Round 1" fruits. Kids adore them!
Japanese Black TrifeleSalad8076-90IndeterminateHeirloomPear shaped fruit. Green-streaked shoulders, deepening to a mahogany and a nearly black base. Complex, rich flavor.
Jaune FlammeSalad7566-75IndeterminateHeirloomApricot-orange fruit surrounding reddish flesh. Fruity, full-bodied flavor is a balance of sweet and tart.
JulietCherry6040-65IndeterminateHeirloomEB, LBAAS Winner. Multi-use 2 1/2"-long tomato for fresh eating, sauce and drying. Deep-red, oblong, sweet 2 AAS Winner. Deep red, oblong fruits. Rich tomato flavor. Good for eating fresh, in salads, salsa, and sauce.
Large Red CherryCherry7566-75IndeterminateOpen-PollinatedDeep scarlet fruits, bursting with sweet flavor. Used for fresh eating, salads, roasting, salsas, and canning.
MomotaroSlicer7066-75IndeterminateHybridV, N, GLS (St/L), ToMV, BW, HR: FFFlavor is an intricate and harmonious combination of sweet and tangy that has won Momotaro several tomato tasting contests. The radiant pink slicers weigh 6-7 oz. Momotaro is durable, heat tolerant, and crack resistant with good storability.
Mountain MeritSlicer7566-75DeterminateHybridF, V, TSWV, N, GLS (ST/L), LBAAS award winner for its excellent disease resistance, good flavor and production. Deep red, sweet flavor fruits.
NovaPaste6540-65DeterminateOpen-PollinatedTasty, meaty, lipstick-red fruit.  Excellent for canning and making sauce. Prolific.
OpalkaPaste8076-90IndeterminateHeirloomRed banana pepper shaped tomatoes. Excellent, rich, sweet flavor. Perfect for sauces, paste, and canning.
Paul RobesonSlicer8076-90IndeterminateHeirloomMaroon/brick-red tomato has dark green shoulders and red flesh. Distinctive flavor balance of sweetness and acidity.
RomaPaste7566-75DeterminateOpen-PollinatedFF, VRed, pear-shaped fruits. Meaty with few seeds. Well-known paste-type tomato, perfect for sauces and pastes.
San MarzanoPaste7566-75IndeterminateHeirloomLarge clusters of bright-red meaty fruit. High in sugars, pectin, and flavor for the richest sauces, pastes, and soup.
SebastopolCherry6540-65IndeterminateHeirloom#1 in the Skagit Master Gardeners’ 2023 Tomato Tasting. Sweet-tasting, flavorful red fruit with a spark of tartness.
Starlight GrapeCherry7066-75IndeterminateOpen-PollinatedSlender yellow grape tomatoes simply glow. Slightly later to mature, but worth the wait for these special yellow morsels that will continue to ripen until frost and hold well through storage.
StupiceSalad6540-65IndeterminateHeirloomPotato leaf plant produces sweet, deep red, slightly oval fruit. Ideal for containers and small space gardens.
Sub Arctic PlentySalad4240-65DeterminateHeirloomThe world's fastest-growing heirloom tomato: just 42 days from transplant to fresh vine-ripe tomatoes. A great tomato to grow in northern areas where the season is short. As a bush variety that needs no staking, it is great for hanging baskets.
SungoldCherry6540-65IndeterminateHybridF, TMVSweet, intense, fruity flavor. Tangerine-colored fruits. Prolific plant yields early.
SunsugarCherry6540-65IndeterminateHybridF, TMVFull-bodied, super sweet flavor with a bit of tang. Ripens to bright tangerine. Heavy bearing.
Super Sweet 100Cherry6540-65IndeterminateHybridF, VScarlet-colored fruit, bursting with sugary flavor. Prolific vines produce right up to frost time.
Sweet MillionCherry6540-65IndeterminateHeirloomF, N, SP, TMVBite-sized heirloom tomatoes, deliciously sweet, and grow on vigorous plants. Fruits are good size for eating out of hand, or for salads.
Thorburn's Terra-CottaSlicer7566-75DeterminateOpen-PollinatedHoney-brown skin, orange-pink flesh, and green seed mass, make an eye-catching slicer with out-of-this-world flavor. Heavy production in mid-season drops off quickly once cool weather sets in. It will yield a pumpkin-orange sauce with a floral aroma.
VeronaPaste6540-65IndeterminateHybridF, V, EBLong clusters of plump, deep red, cocktail-sized tomatoes. Sweet flavor.

Disease Resistance

Tomato disease codes defined below are used in the above lists to indicate which diseases a tomato variety is resistant to.

When HR accompanies a code, it indicates the variety has high resistance to that disease. IR indicates intermediate resistance.

Code Disease Name Disease Type
A Alternaria Stem Canker Fungal
BS Bacterial Speck Bacteria
BW Bacterial Wilt Bacterial
CR Crack Resistance
EB Early Blight (Alternaria solani) Fungal
F (F1) Fusarium Wilt Race 1 Fungal
FF (F2) Fusarium Wilt Races 1 and 2 Fungal
FFF (F3) Fusarium Wilt Races 0, 1, and 2 Fungal
FOR Fusarium Crown & Root Rot Fungal
Code Disease Name Disease Type
GLS (St/L) Gray Leaf Spot Fungal
LB Late Blight (Phytophthora infestans) Water mold
LM Leaf Mold Fungal
N Nematodes Parasite
TMV Tobacco Mosaic Virus Viral
ToANV Tomato Apex Necrotic Virus Viral
ToMV Tomato Mosaic Virus (Strains 0, 1, and 2) Viral
TSWV Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Viral
TYLCV Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus Viral
V Verticillium Wilt Fungal