This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: ‘One of the best varieties out there as far as heirloom tomatoes go! The tomato has it all. It is an early producing, gorgeous looking plant that profusely produces the best tasting tomatoes. The fruit starts green with deep purple anthocyanin shoulders and eventually matures to a peach orange with…
This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'Another keeper for the next season. If you are looking for a tomato to make sauces and preserves, but never seem to have enough fruit produced from other varieties, Black Dragon is your answer. No need to look further. This is a smaller plum-type tomato that is believed to originate…
This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: ‘Black Krim, in my opinion, is probably one of the best ‘black’ tomato varieties available and I’ll gladly recommend them to anyone who wants to know what a good heirloom tomato is all about. The variety is believed to have been saved and distributed by soldiers who fought in the…
This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'This is something different and not a variety you'll find around every corner. Blue Keys was developed by well-known tomato breeder Dean Slater, Michigan, USA. He named it after one of his friends, Rev Michael Keyes, and this blue version is one of a 'Keys' series that includes another coloured…
This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'This is another gem from Brad Gates of Wildboar Farms. This is a larger version from the same selection as Brad's Atomic Grape. The plants are heavy producers of exotic-tasting tomatoes with beautiful colours, each bringing something different to the table. The fruit starts green with some anthocyanins on the…
This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'This is an unusual yet stunning tomato variety that will catch everyone's attention. Brad's Atomic Grape is bred by no other than Brad Gates from Wild Boar Farms. Brad breeds the most exotic and amazing type of tomatoes one can imagine. This variety isn't just a stunner in the looks…
This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'Chestnut Chocolate is a good producer of almost perfectly round medium-sized fruit with an amazing chocolate/khaki colour, the depth of which varies with the amount of direct sunlight they receive. The bottoms will eventually colour up to a red when ripe. Bred by Brad Gates from Wild Boar Farms, USA,…
This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'This is a good choice if you are considering replacing the boring red cherry types with something that looks better and tastes better. Chocolate Cherry produces just as big vines as any other cherry type and usually is loaded with these very attractive brown-red fruits. The flavour is really good…
This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'This rare productive variety from California grows vigorously to 180 cm. The golf ball sized fruit weighs 85 to 100 g. The fruits start and end with dramatic colours and will be a standout, fitting in well with other coloured tomatoes. Dark Galaxy tomatoes have good flavour and produce moderate-sized…
This variety is from RAW: Oh Mother Nature, you clever thing. This beauty has exquisite emerald skin, dark green vertical stripes and gently flavourful flesh. It’s a rich tomato with a sweet, sharp bite and requires staking for support. For best flavour, keep Green Zebras at room temperature. The acidity of green tomatoes works well in different dishes, but they’re…
This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: ‘The Indigo Rose tomato, with its enticing true purple fruit, has been developed, without genetic modification, to contain higher levels of anthocyanin. This is a very potent anti-oxidant with great health benefits. As a result, this eye-catching addition to your garden is both beautiful and very healthy! The fruit does…
This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: ‘One of the most beautiful tomatoes in the world! ‘Mar Azul’ means blue sea in Spanish and this tomato has some serious amounts of blue in it. The fruit is medium-size, flattened and is slightly ribbed. The fruit will vary in colour depending on the amount of direct sunlight it…
This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'A native of Mexico, this robust and sprawling cherry tomato is loved for the rich flavour of its sweet fruits. An early producer, Matt's is resistant to early blight and has some resistance to late blight. Matt’s Wild cherry tomatoes are tiny, marble-size tomatoes that are relatively easy to grow.…
This variety is from RAW: Tomayto, tomahto… nope, definitely tomahto. Sorry America. This plum-shaped variety is an Italian heirloom, and its meaty fruits are best when sundried. Plant marigold lemon drop nearby to prevent nematode infection of the soil, and stake plants for support. (How smart did we sound there?). In dry areas, hang up branches of these tomatoes until…
This variety is from RAW: This is our special magical mix of cherry tomatoes: red, yellow, orange, pink, white, green, brown, bi-colour. Juicy, sweet and colourful! Impress family and friends with this and make meals and snacks more fun. This mix of small tomatoes will add interest and taste to a whole host of tomato dishes. The fruits have a…
This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'What joyful little treats these are! The Bumblebee series of cherry-type tomatoes brought much excitement to the tomato world and they have become very popular. These attractive bi-coloured fruits are produced on long vines and have a great taste for a cherry type. They did very well in the taste…
This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: ‘This is one of the best tomato varieties on offer. Thorburn’s Terracotta is in my Top 5 and is one that I can highly recommend! Introduced in 1893 by James Thorburn of New York, this 130-year-old variety still produces some of the best tomatoes I’ve had and, in my opinion,…
This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: ‘What is not to love about Tigerella’s small to medium-sized red fruit with yellow stripes all over them. They are produced in vast amounts, as in serious quantities. Tigerellas have a sweet flavour with some citrus notes. If making impressive salads is your thing, this should be one to consider.…
This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'This is a Chinese heirloom. Topaz (or Huan U) was our first tomato and from what we have experienced, it will probably be the last. The fruit starts off lime green with darker green stripes, then they turn yellow with the lighter green stripes still vaguely visible. From there they…
