(90 days) Indeterminate. Originally from the Amana Colonies in Iowa (a National Historic Landmark), this variety produces a large number of beautiful, orange tomatoes that grow to about 1 lb. Disease-resistant, with a mild, pleasing taste.

(74-85 days) This is a very old tomato, a Pennsylvania heirloom, indeterminate, with long, heart-shaped fruits that are sweet and have few seeds. Excellent sauce tomato! Accepted onto Slow Food USA's "Ark of Taste".

(75 days) Indeterminate. Developed by the University of Arkansas in 1970, this variety has become popular due to its dependability and wonderful flavour. Red, 5-7 oz fruits tolerate high heat & humidity; and are resistant to cracking & disease.

(80 days) Indeterminate. This old German heirloom is the only true large green "beefsteak" tomato in the trade. The 1 lb, juicy fruits have a zesty, sweet-spicy flavour. Since the fruits stay green, they must be picked by "feel" (soft to the touch), not look. Accepted onto Slow Food USA's "Ark of Taste".

(80 days) Indeterminate. A family heirloom whose origins are unknown, Basinga retains its bright lemon-yellow colour through to maturity (which is unusual; most beefsteaks turn a deep gold). We fell in love with it this summer - it produced high yields of up to 1 lb fruits with a mild, sweet taste, despite the drought.

Pre-1916 Indeterminate (90 days) The tomato that gave large tomatoes their descriptive moniker. This variety produces large, red, meaty fruit that average almost a pound each and full of rich, sweet flavour. Great for sandwiches and salads.

(80 days) Indeterminate. This open-pollinated, potato-leaved variety is the result of an accidental cross of Pink Brandywine and a black tomato prior to 1900. The purple-maroon coloured fruits come in variable sizes up to a pound, and make great slicing tomates with that smoky flavour one associates with black tomatoes.

(80-85 days) Indeterminate. Originally from the Ukraine, this heirloom produces large, slightly-flattened, black/red fruits with dark green shoulders. The largest of the blacks, it has a rich, full flavour. Good slicer. High yields.

(85 days) Indeterminate. Russian heirloom named for the island of Krim, in the Black Sea. Medium to large fruit that is brownish-black (can turn almost black with enough heat) with dark green shoulders. Excellent flavour, very productive.

Indeterminate. (80 days) Another Russian heirloom, this is a wonderfully rich-tasting paste tomato that creates a beautiful dark sauce. The 2" fruits ripen from deep mahogany to black-brown, and the plant is a heavy yielder.

( 69 days) Indeterminate. Originally from Irkutsk, Siberia, this tomato produces deep reddish-brown coloured fruit, with dark brown/black shoulders. Juicy, sweet fruit is produced prolifically over the summer.

SORRY, SOLD OUT FOR 2009. NEW FOR 2009!! (85 days) Indeterminate. I absolutely love all the Zebra tomatoes! They're all so beautiful and Black Zebra is no exception. Small, 2" fruits are a rich mahogany brown with green stripes, with mahogany flesh inside. They're produced abundantly during the summer, which is great, because you'll eat lots of them. Their taste is rich and complex with a hint of the smokiness you get in black tomatoes.

SORRY, SOLD OUT FOR 2009. NEW FOR 2009!! (80 days) Determinate. This Canadian heirloom, whose name means "White of Quebec", literally has to be one of the most beautiful tomato plants I've ever seen. From the time the leaves start to form, this variety stands out. The stem is stocky and sturdy and the leaves are rugose (like a rose) and very picturesque. The fruits, which mature mid-season, are medium-sized and white to pale yellow (the more sun exposure, the more yellow they turn). They are sweet and juicy and great for fresh eating and salads.

(55-70 days)Indeterminate. I wavered between listing this as a "cherry" or a "regular" tomato - its fruit is about 4 oz, which would be the size of a nectarine. Anyway, the "regular" won out. The appeal of this tomato (aside from its name!) is that it is a very early and high-yielding producer. The fruits are borne in clusters, and are very juicy (hence the name), with exceptional flavour. Potato-leaved variety.

SORRY, SOLD OUT FOR 2009. 1908 (66-82 days) Indeterminate, round fruit. Very good flavour. This was the standard for canning 50 years ago.

SORRY, SOLD OUT FOR 2009. (80 days) Indeterminate. The first time we grew Box Car Willie, Dan has declared it his all-time favourite tomato! Despite a long period of drought, this tomato was a stellar performer - producing very high yields of round, large (up to 1 lb), red fruit with a robust, old-fashioned taste throughout the season. This is a perfect tomato for market growers!

(75-85 days) An Amish heirloom dating back to at least 1885, this is probably the best-known old variety. There are many types of Brandywine available - ours is potato-leaved. Large, reddish-pink fruits have an incredible taste.

(80 days)Indeterminate, potato-leaved - 1900's. This late-maturing tomato provides large, 1-2 lb meaty fruit with an intense flavour, almost tart. A beautiful, bright yellow, this variety is loved by gourmet restaurants, due to its delightful taste. Although it's late maturing, it's quite drought tolerant.