Tomato Varieties for Sale at the 2026 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 more than 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

Variety	Type	Days	Day Range	Growth Habit	Seed Type	Size	Disease Resistance	Description
Apricot Zebra	Cherry	65	40-65	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated			Plants 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 Cherry	Cherry	70	66-75	Indeterminate	Heirloom	1 inch		Mahogany-purple fruit. Complex flavor, fruity, balanced, sweet and intense. Grows in abundant heavy clusters.
Dwarf Mignonne	Cherry	60	40-65	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated			An 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 Cherry	Cherry	60	40-65	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated			Grows 4-5 feet. Bright yellow to orange, slightly flattened globe shaped fruit. Delicious, well balanced, flavor.
Dwarf Mocha's Cherry	Cherry	65	40-65		Open-Pollinated			Grows 18-20". Deep purple fruit turns nearly black when exposed to the sun. Mild flavor on the tart side.
Dwarf Tiny Tim	Cherry	55	40-65	Determinate	Open-Pollinated, Heirloom	1 inch		Quick growing plants covered in heavy clusters of scarlet fruits. Delicious, sweet flavor with a touch of acidity.
Gardener's Delight	Cherry	65	40-65	Indeterminate	Heirloom	3/4-1 1/2 in	CR	(AKA Sugar Lump) Heirloom from Germany. The indeterminate and very prolific plant produces red cherry tomatoes in clusters of 6-12 that are crack resistant and loaded with sugary sweetness.
Gold Nugget	Cherry	60	40-65	Determinate	Open-Pollinated	1 inch		Golden-yellow color. Rich, sweet, well-balanced flavor. Compact, vigorous plants begin fruiting extra early.
Gold Spark	Cherry	65	40-65	Indeterminate	Hybrid	2 inch	F, LM, ToMV	Dark-yellow, elongated grape-shaped fruit. Sweet, meaty flesh.
Isis Candy	Cherry	67	66-75	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated	1 inch		Vary in shades of reds to yellows, usually with golden flesh. The flavor is outstanding, sweet and fruity. Round 1" fruits. Kids adore them!
Large Red Cherry	Cherry	75	66-75	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated	1-1 1/4 inch		Deep scarlet fruits, bursting with sweet flavor. Used for fresh eating, salads, roasting, salsas, and canning.
Sebastopol	Cherry	70	66-75	Indeterminate	Heirloom	3/4 inch		#1 in the Skagit Master Gardeners’ 2023 Tomato Tasting. Sweet-tasting, flavorful red fruit with a spark of tartness.
Sungold	Cherry	65	40-65	Indeterminate	Hybrid	1 3/4 inch	F, TMV	Sweet, intense, fruity flavor. Tangerine-colored fruits. Prolific plant yields early.
Sunrise Bumble Bee	Cherry	70	66-75	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated	1 oz		A beautiful orange-yellow, 1 1/2" cherry with red stripes and pink flesh with an excellent sweet yet tangy flavor. These premium tomatoes are great for snacking or salads. Vigorous vines produce continuously over a long growing season.
Sunsugar	Cherry	65	40-65	Indeterminate	Hybrid	1/2 oz	F, TMV	Full-bodied, super sweet flavor with a bit of tang. Ripens to bright tangerine. Heavy bearing.
Super Sweet 100	Cherry	65	40-65	Indeterminate	Hybrid	1 oz	F, V	Scarlet-colored fruit, bursting with sugary flavor. Prolific vines produce right up to frost time.
Supernova	Cherry	63	40-65	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated	1/4-1/2 oz		A striking and unique mini-Roma, having deep red flesh with yellow marbling inside and out. Perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and salsas. Rich, sweet, slightly tangy taste.
Sweet Million	Cherry	65	40-65	Indeterminate	Hybrid	1-1 1/2 inch	F, N, SP, TMV	All summer long, Sweet Million produces large grape-like clusters with masses of tomatoes. Dark-red fruit is super-sweet and tender. Prolific, high performing plant.

Salad Tomatoes

Variety	Type	Days	Day Range	Growth Habit	Seed Type	Size	Disease Resistance	Description
Green Zebra	Salad	75	66-75	Indeterminate	Heirloom	3-4 oz		Chartreuse fruit with deep lime-green stripes and a yellow blush. The flesh is bright green. Rich, sweet, and zesty flavor.
Japanese Black Trifele	Salad	80	76-90	Indeterminate	Heirloom	4-6 oz		Pear shaped fruit. Green-streaked shoulders, deepening to a mahogany and a nearly black base. Complex, rich flavor.
Jaune Flamme	Salad	75	66-75	Indeterminate	Heirloom	1 1/2-2 inch		Apricot-orange fruit surrounding reddish flesh. Fruity, full-bodied flavor is a balance of sweet and tart.
Juliet	Salad	60	40-65	Indeterminate	Hybrid	1 1/2-2 oz	F, EB, LB, CR	AAS Winner. Deep red, shiny oblong fruits ripen early and through the fall. Typically 12–18 fruit per cluster. Delicious, rich tomato flavor is good for eating fresh, in salads, salsa, and sauce.
Mountain Princess	Salad	68	66-75	Determinate	Heirloom	4-6 oz		Very productive and early; great for short, cool seasons. Plant produces an abundant crop of bright red, round fruits. The tomatoes have a sweet, mild flavor, making them perfect for fresh eating, salads, and sauces.
Rebel Starfighter Prime	Salad	70	66-75	Indeterminate	Heirloom	3.5-7 oz		Shaped like a tapering heart reminiscent of a starship streaking through space. The skin is splashed with green, blue, red and black. Slice to reveal a rich burgundy red inside. This somewhat rare heirloom bursts with tangy, old-fashioned umami notes.
Stupice	Salad	65	40-65	Indeterminate	Heirloom	3-6 oz		Potato leaf plant produces sweet, deep red, slightly oval fruit. Ideal for containers and small space gardens.
Sub Arctic Plenty	Salad	55	40-65	Determinate	Heirloom	1-3 inch		The world's fastest-growing heirloom tomato. 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

Variety	Type	Days	Day Range	Growth Habit	Seed Type	Size	Disease Resistance	Description
Abe Lincoln	Slicer	75	66-75	Indeterminate	Heirloom	8-12 oz		Brilliant red, juicy, meaty tomato. Great old-fashioned tomato flavor, slightly acidic. Enjoyed since 1923.
Big Beef Plus	Slicer	75	66-75	Indeterminate	Hybrid	8-10 oz	F, V, TSWV, N, ASC, ToMV, FOR	A favorite beefsteak now with improved flavor, color, and disease resistance. Red, meaty, and juicy.
Black Krim	Slicer	80	76-90	Indeterminate	Heirloom	8-12 oz		Dark Maroon beefsteak. Bold, rich, smoky, sweet flavors. Places high in taste trials. Grows well in Skagit County.
Black Sea Man	Slicer	75	66-75	Determinate	Heirloom	4-8 oz		Potato leaf plant with deep mahogany fruit and olive-green shoulders. Rich flavor. Well suited for Skagit climates.
Brandywine Red	Slicer	80	76-90	Indeterminate	Heirloom	10-16 oz		Deep pink skin and smooth, red flesh. Flavorful fruit that is both sweet and acidic. Popular heirloom.
Cherokee Purple	Slicer	80	76-90	Indeterminate	Heirloom	10-16 oz		A favorite of NW enthusiasts. Unusual dark coloring. Rich, full-flavored and juicy with a strong tomato tang.
Crimson Carmello	Slicer	70	66-75	Indeterminate	Hybrid	5-7 oz	F, V, N, LB, ToMV, TMV	Round, red, and juicy fruits with perfect sweet to acid balance.
Damsel	Slicer	75	66-75	Indeterminate	Hybrid	8-12 oz	V, N, LB	Big, pink globe shaped fruit with sweet, rich tangy heirloom flavor.
Dwarf Arctic Rose	Slicer	60	40-65	Determinate	Open-Pollinated	3-8 oz		Grows 2-3 feet high. Fruit is round to oblate, and ripen pink. Flavor is well balanced and delicious.
Dwarf Metallica	Slicer	75	66-75	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated			Grows 2-3 feet. Fruit are pink with green stripes, oblate to slightly heart shaped, and flavor is well-balanced; slightly sweet and tangy.
Dwarf Silvery Fir Tree	Slicer	73	66-75	Determinate	Heirloom	4-5 oz		Compact (18–24 inches high) with interesting, delicate lacy leaves. Best with some support. The red fruit is flattened and round with a meaty texture and an excellent, balanced flavor. Good for small containers.
Dwarf Tasmanian Chocolate	Slicer	75	66-75	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated	5-7 oz		Stout central stems, grows to 3 to 4 feet in height. Perfect for a large pot or garden. The fruit are oblate and ripen to a deep mahogany color. Flavor is full, balanced, and delicious.
Early Girl	Slicer	60	40-65	Indeterminate	Hybrid	4-6 oz	F, V	A long-time favorite, one of the first varieties to ripen. Abundant yields of meaty, full-flavored fruit.
Genuwine	Slicer	75	66-75	Indeterminate	Hybrid	12-14 oz		Cross of two delicious heirlooms: Costoluto Genovese and Brandywine. Big, beautiful, flavorful tomatoes.
Large Barred Boar	Slicer	70	66-75	Indeterminate	Heirloom	8-12 oz		Fairly stocky and not as tall as most indeterminate varieties. Flattened beefsteak fruit is pink-brown with metallic green stripes. The meaty pink flesh is very flavorful.
Mountain Merit	Slicer	75	66-75	Determinate	Hybrid	8-10 oz	F, V, TSWV, N, GLS (ST/L), LB	AAS award winner for its excellent disease resistance, good flavor and production. Deep red, sweet flavor fruits.
Paul Robeson	Slicer	80	76-90	Indeterminate	Heirloom	8-12 oz		Maroon/brick-red tomato has dark green shoulders and red flesh. Distinctive flavor balance of sweetness and acidity.
Thorburn's Terra-Cotta	Slicer	75	66-75	Determinate	Open-Pollinated			Honey-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

Variety	Type	Days	Day Range	Growth Habit	Seed Type	Size	Disease Resistance	Description
Amish Paste	Paste	80	76-90	Indeterminate	Heirloom	8-12 oz		Large meaty fruit for sauces, paste, and canning. Deep red flesh. Sweet, rich taste. A long-time culinary favorite.
Dwarf Audrey's Love	Paste	75	66-75	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated	2-4 oz		Taste is well-balanced, with sweet undertones. Firm and meaty. Fruit is beautiful with purple and green blushing.
Dwarf Sneaky Sauce	Paste	75	66-75	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated	4 oz		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.
Golden Rave Hybrid	Paste	67	66-75	Indeterminate	Hybrid	1-2 oz	F, ToMV	Beautiful, golden-yellow, 1-2 oz fruits, are just 2" long. A romanita-type tomato that will perform well in a wide range of climates. Sweet fruits have little or no cracking.
Nova	Paste	65	40-65	Determinate	Open-Pollinated	1 1/2-2 inch		Tasty, meaty, lipstick-red fruit. Excellent for canning and making sauce. Prolific.
Opalka	Paste	80	76-90	Indeterminate	Heirloom	3-6 inch		Red banana pepper shaped tomatoes. Excellent, rich, sweet flavor. Perfect for sauces, paste, and canning.
Orange Roma	Paste	69	66-75	Indeterminate	Heirloom	2-3 oz	CR	A vibrant variation of the classic Roma tomato, less acidic and slightly sweeter than their red counterparts. Their dense, meaty flesh and low moisture content make them ideal for sauces, pastes, and canning. Stores well after harvest.
Roma	Paste	75	66-75	Determinate	Open-Pollinated	2 oz	FF, V	Red, pear-shaped fruits. Meaty with few seeds. Well-known paste-type tomato, perfect for sauces and pastes.
San Marzano	Paste	75	66-75	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated, Heirloom	3 1/2 inch		Large clusters of bright-red meaty fruit. High in sugars, pectin, and flavor for the richest sauces, pastes, and soup.
Verona	Paste	65	40-65	Indeterminate	Hybrid	2 1/2 inch	HR:F, HR:V, IR:EB	Long clusters of plump, deep red, cocktail-sized tomatoes. Sweet flavor.

Dwarf Varieties

Variety	Type	Days	Day Range	Growth Habit	Seed Type	Size	Description
Dwarf Arctic Rose	Slicer	60	40-65	Determinate	Open-Pollinated	3-8 oz	Grows 2-3 feet high. Fruit is round to oblate, and ripen pink. Flavor is well balanced and delicious.
Dwarf Audrey's Love	Paste	75	66-75	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated	2-4 oz	Taste is well-balanced, with sweet undertones. Firm and meaty. Fruit is beautiful with purple and green blushing.
Dwarf Metallica	Slicer	75	66-75	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated		Grows 2-3 feet. Fruit are pink with green stripes, oblate to slightly heart shaped, and flavor is well-balanced; slightly sweet and tangy.
Dwarf Mignonne	Cherry	60	40-65	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated		An 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 Cherry	Cherry	60	40-65	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated		Grows 4-5 feet. Bright yellow to orange, slightly flattened globe shaped fruit. Delicious, well balanced, flavor.
Dwarf Mocha's Cherry	Cherry	65	40-65		Open-Pollinated		Grows 18-20". Deep purple fruit turns nearly black when exposed to the sun. Mild flavor on the tart side.
Dwarf Silvery Fir Tree	Slicer	73	66-75	Determinate	Heirloom	4-5 oz	Compact (18–24 inches high) with interesting, delicate lacy leaves. Best with some support. The red fruit is flattened and round with a meaty texture and an excellent, balanced flavor. Good for small containers.
Dwarf Sneaky Sauce	Paste	75	66-75	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated	4 oz	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 Chocolate	Slicer	75	66-75	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated	5-7 oz	Stout central stems, grows to 3 to 4 feet in height. Perfect for a large pot or garden. The fruit are oblate and ripen to a deep mahogany color. Flavor is full, balanced, and delicious.
Dwarf Tiny Tim	Cherry	55	40-65	Determinate	Open-Pollinated, Heirloom	1 inch	Quick growing plants covered in heavy clusters of scarlet fruits. Delicious, sweet flavor with a touch of acidity.

All of the Above Varieties (Print the Whole List!)

Variety	Type	Days	Day Range	Growth Habit	Seed Type	Size	Disease Resistance	Description
Abe Lincoln	Slicer	75	66-75	Indeterminate	Heirloom	8-12 oz		Brilliant red, juicy, meaty tomato. Great old-fashioned tomato flavor, slightly acidic. Enjoyed since 1923.
Amish Paste	Paste	80	76-90	Indeterminate	Heirloom	8-12 oz		Large meaty fruit for sauces, paste, and canning. Deep red flesh. Sweet, rich taste. A long-time culinary favorite.
Apricot Zebra	Cherry	65	40-65	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated			Plants 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 Plus	Slicer	75	66-75	Indeterminate	Hybrid	8-10 oz	F, V, TSWV, N, ASC, ToMV, FOR	A favorite beefsteak now with improved flavor, color, and disease resistance. Red, meaty, and juicy.
Black Cherry	Cherry	70	66-75	Indeterminate	Heirloom	1 inch		Mahogany-purple fruit. Complex flavor, fruity, balanced, sweet and intense. Grows in abundant heavy clusters.
Black Krim	Slicer	80	76-90	Indeterminate	Heirloom	8-12 oz		Dark Maroon beefsteak. Bold, rich, smoky, sweet flavors. Places high in taste trials. Grows well in Skagit County.
Black Sea Man	Slicer	75	66-75	Determinate	Heirloom	4-8 oz		Potato leaf plant with deep mahogany fruit and olive-green shoulders. Rich flavor. Well suited for Skagit climates.
Brandywine Red	Slicer	80	76-90	Indeterminate	Heirloom	10-16 oz		Deep pink skin and smooth, red flesh. Flavorful fruit that is both sweet and acidic. Popular heirloom.
Cherokee Purple	Slicer	80	76-90	Indeterminate	Heirloom	10-16 oz		A favorite of NW enthusiasts. Unusual dark coloring. Rich, full-flavored and juicy with a strong tomato tang.
Crimson Carmello	Slicer	70	66-75	Indeterminate	Hybrid	5-7 oz	F, V, N, LB, ToMV, TMV	Round, red, and juicy fruits with perfect sweet to acid balance.
Damsel	Slicer	75	66-75	Indeterminate	Hybrid	8-12 oz	V, N, LB	Big, pink globe shaped fruit with sweet, rich tangy heirloom flavor.
Dwarf Arctic Rose	Slicer	60	40-65	Determinate	Open-Pollinated	3-8 oz		Grows 2-3 feet high. Fruit is round to oblate, and ripen pink. Flavor is well balanced and delicious.
Dwarf Audrey's Love	Paste	75	66-75	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated	2-4 oz		Taste is well-balanced, with sweet undertones. Firm and meaty. Fruit is beautiful with purple and green blushing.
Dwarf Metallica	Slicer	75	66-75	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated			Grows 2-3 feet. Fruit are pink with green stripes, oblate to slightly heart shaped, and flavor is well-balanced; slightly sweet and tangy.
Dwarf Mignonne	Cherry	60	40-65	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated			An 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 Cherry	Cherry	60	40-65	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated			Grows 4-5 feet. Bright yellow to orange, slightly flattened globe shaped fruit. Delicious, well balanced, flavor.
Dwarf Mocha's Cherry	Cherry	65	40-65		Open-Pollinated			Grows 18-20". Deep purple fruit turns nearly black when exposed to the sun. Mild flavor on the tart side.
Dwarf Silvery Fir Tree	Slicer	73	66-75	Determinate	Heirloom	4-5 oz		Compact (18–24 inches high) with interesting, delicate lacy leaves. Best with some support. The red fruit is flattened and round with a meaty texture and an excellent, balanced flavor. Good for small containers.
Dwarf Sneaky Sauce	Paste	75	66-75	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated	4 oz		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 Chocolate	Slicer	75	66-75	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated	5-7 oz		Stout central stems, grows to 3 to 4 feet in height. Perfect for a large pot or garden. The fruit are oblate and ripen to a deep mahogany color. Flavor is full, balanced, and delicious.
Dwarf Tiny Tim	Cherry	55	40-65	Determinate	Open-Pollinated, Heirloom	1 inch		Quick growing plants covered in heavy clusters of scarlet fruits. Delicious, sweet flavor with a touch of acidity.
Early Girl	Slicer	60	40-65	Indeterminate	Hybrid	4-6 oz	F, V	A long-time favorite, one of the first varieties to ripen. Abundant yields of meaty, full-flavored fruit.
Gardener's Delight	Cherry	65	40-65	Indeterminate	Heirloom	3/4-1 1/2 in	CR	(AKA Sugar Lump) Heirloom from Germany. The indeterminate and very prolific plant produces red cherry tomatoes in clusters of 6-12 that are crack resistant and loaded with sugary sweetness.
Genuwine	Slicer	75	66-75	Indeterminate	Hybrid	12-14 oz		Cross of two delicious heirlooms: Costoluto Genovese and Brandywine. Big, beautiful, flavorful tomatoes.
Gold Nugget	Cherry	60	40-65	Determinate	Open-Pollinated	1 inch		Golden-yellow color. Rich, sweet, well-balanced flavor. Compact, vigorous plants begin fruiting extra early.
Gold Spark	Cherry	65	40-65	Indeterminate	Hybrid	2 inch	F, LM, ToMV	Dark-yellow, elongated grape-shaped fruit. Sweet, meaty flesh.
Golden Rave Hybrid	Paste	67	66-75	Indeterminate	Hybrid	1-2 oz	F, ToMV	Beautiful, golden-yellow, 1-2 oz fruits, are just 2" long. A romanita-type tomato that will perform well in a wide range of climates. Sweet fruits have little or no cracking.
Green Zebra	Salad	75	66-75	Indeterminate	Heirloom	3-4 oz		Chartreuse fruit with deep lime-green stripes and a yellow blush. The flesh is bright green. Rich, sweet, and zesty flavor.
Isis Candy	Cherry	67	66-75	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated	1 inch		Vary 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 Trifele	Salad	80	76-90	Indeterminate	Heirloom	4-6 oz		Pear shaped fruit. Green-streaked shoulders, deepening to a mahogany and a nearly black base. Complex, rich flavor.
Jaune Flamme	Salad	75	66-75	Indeterminate	Heirloom	1 1/2-2 inch		Apricot-orange fruit surrounding reddish flesh. Fruity, full-bodied flavor is a balance of sweet and tart.
Juliet	Salad	60	40-65	Indeterminate	Hybrid	1 1/2-2 oz	F, EB, LB, CR	AAS Winner. Deep red, shiny oblong fruits ripen early and through the fall. Typically 12–18 fruit per cluster. Delicious, rich tomato flavor is good for eating fresh, in salads, salsa, and sauce.
Large Barred Boar	Slicer	70	66-75	Indeterminate	Heirloom	8-12 oz		Fairly stocky and not as tall as most indeterminate varieties. Flattened beefsteak fruit is pink-brown with metallic green stripes. The meaty pink flesh is very flavorful.
Large Red Cherry	Cherry	75	66-75	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated	1-1 1/4 inch		Deep scarlet fruits, bursting with sweet flavor. Used for fresh eating, salads, roasting, salsas, and canning.
Mountain Merit	Slicer	75	66-75	Determinate	Hybrid	8-10 oz	F, V, TSWV, N, GLS (ST/L), LB	AAS award winner for its excellent disease resistance, good flavor and production. Deep red, sweet flavor fruits.
Mountain Princess	Salad	68	66-75	Determinate	Heirloom	4-6 oz		Very productive and early; great for short, cool seasons. Plant produces an abundant crop of bright red, round fruits. The tomatoes have a sweet, mild flavor, making them perfect for fresh eating, salads, and sauces.
Nova	Paste	65	40-65	Determinate	Open-Pollinated	1 1/2-2 inch		Tasty, meaty, lipstick-red fruit. Excellent for canning and making sauce. Prolific.
Opalka	Paste	80	76-90	Indeterminate	Heirloom	3-6 inch		Red banana pepper shaped tomatoes. Excellent, rich, sweet flavor. Perfect for sauces, paste, and canning.
Orange Roma	Paste	69	66-75	Indeterminate	Heirloom	2-3 oz	CR	A vibrant variation of the classic Roma tomato, less acidic and slightly sweeter than their red counterparts. Their dense, meaty flesh and low moisture content make them ideal for sauces, pastes, and canning. Stores well after harvest.
Paul Robeson	Slicer	80	76-90	Indeterminate	Heirloom	8-12 oz		Maroon/brick-red tomato has dark green shoulders and red flesh. Distinctive flavor balance of sweetness and acidity.
Rebel Starfighter Prime	Salad	70	66-75	Indeterminate	Heirloom	3.5-7 oz		Shaped like a tapering heart reminiscent of a starship streaking through space. The skin is splashed with green, blue, red and black. Slice to reveal a rich burgundy red inside. This somewhat rare heirloom bursts with tangy, old-fashioned umami notes.
Roma	Paste	75	66-75	Determinate	Open-Pollinated	2 oz	FF, V	Red, pear-shaped fruits. Meaty with few seeds. Well-known paste-type tomato, perfect for sauces and pastes.
San Marzano	Paste	75	66-75	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated, Heirloom	3 1/2 inch		Large clusters of bright-red meaty fruit. High in sugars, pectin, and flavor for the richest sauces, pastes, and soup.
Sebastopol	Cherry	70	66-75	Indeterminate	Heirloom	3/4 inch		#1 in the Skagit Master Gardeners’ 2023 Tomato Tasting. Sweet-tasting, flavorful red fruit with a spark of tartness.
Stupice	Salad	65	40-65	Indeterminate	Heirloom	3-6 oz		Potato leaf plant produces sweet, deep red, slightly oval fruit. Ideal for containers and small space gardens.
Sub Arctic Plenty	Salad	55	40-65	Determinate	Heirloom	1-3 inch		The world's fastest-growing heirloom tomato. 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.
Sungold	Cherry	65	40-65	Indeterminate	Hybrid	1 3/4 inch	F, TMV	Sweet, intense, fruity flavor. Tangerine-colored fruits. Prolific plant yields early.
Sunrise Bumble Bee	Cherry	70	66-75	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated	1 oz		A beautiful orange-yellow, 1 1/2" cherry with red stripes and pink flesh with an excellent sweet yet tangy flavor. These premium tomatoes are great for snacking or salads. Vigorous vines produce continuously over a long growing season.
Sunsugar	Cherry	65	40-65	Indeterminate	Hybrid	1/2 oz	F, TMV	Full-bodied, super sweet flavor with a bit of tang. Ripens to bright tangerine. Heavy bearing.
Super Sweet 100	Cherry	65	40-65	Indeterminate	Hybrid	1 oz	F, V	Scarlet-colored fruit, bursting with sugary flavor. Prolific vines produce right up to frost time.
Supernova	Cherry	63	40-65	Indeterminate	Open-Pollinated	1/4-1/2 oz		A striking and unique mini-Roma, having deep red flesh with yellow marbling inside and out. Perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and salsas. Rich, sweet, slightly tangy taste.
Sweet Million	Cherry	65	40-65	Indeterminate	Hybrid	1-1 1/2 inch	F, N, SP, TMV	All summer long, Sweet Million produces large grape-like clusters with masses of tomatoes. Dark-red fruit is super-sweet and tender. Prolific, high performing plant.
Thorburn's Terra-Cotta	Slicer	75	66-75	Determinate	Open-Pollinated			Honey-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.
Verona	Paste	65	40-65	Indeterminate	Hybrid	2 1/2 inch	HR:F, HR:V, IR:EB	Long 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
GLS (St/L)	Gray Leaf Spot	Fungal
HR	High resistance
IR	Intermediate resistance
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

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2026 Plant Fair Tomato Varieties

Tomato Varieties for Sale at the 2026 Plant Fair

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!