Heirloom Seeds

All these varieties have been passed down through multiple generations of gardeners because of their outstanding qualities, whether that's amazing flavor, beautiful looks, disease resistance, storability, or vigorous growth and high yields. There is some debate in the seed world about what qualifies as an "heirloom" - at Sow True, we define "heirloom" as having been developed before the advent of industrial agriculture. All the varieties in this collection have been around since 1950 or earlier. Many of them date to the 19th century, and a few are even older!  Did you know that all heirloom seeds are open-pollinated, but not all open-pollinated seeds are heirlooms? Some great OP varieties were developed very recently.

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Cherry Tomato Seeds - Hartman's Yellow Gooseberry

Solanum lycopersicum HEIRLOOM. This variety originated in the early 1800s with the J. M. Hartman and Daughters Seed Company of Indianapolis, IN. Large, yellow, very sweet cherry tomatoes grow in...

Paste Tomato Seeds - Amish Paste, ORGANIC

Solanum lycopersicum ORGANIC. HEIRLOOM. It's easy to understand the enduring popularity of this variety - thick meaty fruit with a small seed cavity means more flavorful sauce with less work....

Slicing Tomato Seeds - Abe Lincoln

Solanum lycopersicum HEIRLOOM. An impressive name for an impressive tomato. Medium red fruits full of quintessential tomato flavor and meaty texture make for an excellent sandwich slicer. Productive plants with...

Slicing Tomato Seeds - Aunt Ruby's German Green, ORGANIC

Solanum lycopersicum ORGANIC. HEIRLOOM. This legendary tomato is as large as a beefsteak, but bright green which progresses from the shoulders, with a hint of pale yellow and pink on...

Slicing Tomato Seeds - Big Momma

Solanum lycopersicum This tomato is amazing! Large, meaty, with few seeds and the perfect balance of sweetness. Wins the newcomer of the year award! We can't find too much history...

Slicing Tomato Seeds - Black From Tula

Solanum lycopersicum HEIRLOOM. Rich, full flavor is great for slicing and canning. Produces large 8-12 oz. purplish brown fruits with green shoulders. The flavor is excellent - rich, sweet and...

Slicing Tomato Seeds - Black Krim

Solanum lycopersicum HEIRLOOM. The dark purple fruits have a smoky, complex flavor that is a favorite of many. Can grow medium to large, slightly flattened beefsteak-type of 8-14 oz. Originating...

Slicing Tomato Seeds - Brandywine Yellow, ORGANIC

Solanum lycopersicum ORGANIC. HEIRLOOM. This sunshine yellow variety is more full-flavored than most other yellows, with a tart and tangy balance to its sweetness and delicious flavor. Fruits are large...

Slicing Tomato Seeds - Cherokee Purple

Solanum lycopersicum HEIRLOOM. Our most popular tomato, this beauty lives up to its praise. So tasty and adored, the Cherokee Purple is part of the Slow Foods Ark of Taste!...

Slicing Tomato Seeds - Chocolate Stripes

Solanum lycopersicum HEIRLOOM. While Chocolate Stripes tomatoes don't get by on looks alone, it is one of the prettiest tomato varieties we've ever seen! Fruits are maroon with gorgeous dark green...

Slicing Tomato Seeds - Dr. Wyche's, ORGANIC

Solanum lycopersicum ORGANIC. HEIRLOOM. Dr. Wyche, a Cherokee dentist, originally called this tomato Hot Yellow. Part owner of the Kelly Miller Circus that wintered in Hugo, OK where he lived,...

Slicing Tomato Seeds - Garden Peach, ORGANIC

Solanum lycopersicum ORGANIC. HEIRLOOM. These "Pretty as a Peach" tomatoes have a slight fuzz and are yellow, often with a hint of pink blush when fully ripe. This heirloom variety...

Slicing Tomato Seeds - German Chocolate, ORGANIC

Solanum lycopersicum ORGANIC. HEIRLOOM. Our grower, Jim Kibler of Ballylee Farms in SC, received the seed for this tomato from a farmer from the Sea Islands near Charleston, SC. Any...

Slicing Tomato Seeds - Hillbilly, ORGANIC

Solanum lycopersicum ORGANIC. HEIRLOOM. Hillbilly tomatoes are a stunning variety with large fruits that can grow up to 1 pound! Bicolor fruits are golden yellow with a crimson blossom end....

Slicing Tomato Seeds - Mortgage Lifter

Solanum lycopersicum HEIRLOOM. Full, pure, old-fashioned tomato flavor! Irregular-shaped, HUGE reddish-pink fruits can weigh up to 4lbs, although they usually don't go past 1 lb. So good it's on the...

Slicing Tomato Seeds - Mr. Stripey

Solanum lycopersicum HEIRLOOM. An accurate name that somehow doesn't quite convey the brilliancy of color with red splashed against yellow on delicious tomatoes. Indeterminate.

Slicing Tomato Seeds - Oaxacan Pink

Solanum lycopersicum HEIRLOOM. Medium sized fruit on average, but were interesting mixes of sizing in our trials, ranging from 2 oz. up to 14 oz., even on the same plant!...

Slicing Tomato Seeds - Pink Brandywine

Solanum lycopersicum HEIRLOOM. The Brandywine tomato is a popular heirloom variety known for its distinctive, rich old-timey tomato flavor. Introduced in 1885, it has large, soft, juicy fruits with a unique,...

Slicing Tomato Seeds - Striped German, ORGANIC

Solanum lycopersicum ORGANIC. HEIRLOOM. Striped German Tomato has medium tall vines and produces large 12 ounce fruits. Flattened globes sometimes have ribbed shoulders. A lovely mix of yellows, oranges, and reds,...

Slicing Tomato Seeds - Zapotec Pleated

Solanum lycopersicum HEIRLOOM. Also known as Oaxacan Ribbed, Zapotec Pleated is a gorgeous, tomato that borders on weird. It’s so heavily ribbed it’ll make everyone scratch their head, but the...