Tomato

True to name, these cylindrical, cream to pale yellow tomatoes are best harvested at 3″—when they start to look like little sausages! With a smooth, buttery, rich flavor, ‘Cream Sausage’ is ready to eat like an apple right off the vine, or save it for the kitchen to simmer into a yellow pasta sauce, create contrast in salsas, or slice up for a fresh salad. This highly productive cultivar is compact and perfect for containers. A Botanical Interests staff favorite!

‘Patio Choice’ is just exactly that—the ideal tomato for container gardening or small spaces! This eye-catching variety will provide you with an abundance of sweet, 1/2-ounce cherry tomatoes for canning, roasting, and drying. A delicious little snack! Beautiful in a container mixed with flowers. High yielding and performs well in heat and humidity. 2017 All-America Selections award winner. Excellent disease resistance, including Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, and tobacco mosaic virus.

What tomato lover wouldn’t love thick, meaty slices of homegrown tomatoes on their sandwiches? ‘Beefsteak’ is a century-old favorite not only for sandwiches, but also any dish calling for rich, tomato flavor. Vines are so vigorous (up to 6′ or more) you will need a sturdy wire cage to support them and the 1–2-pound fruits! Produces summer to fall.

This Russian heirloom originated in Krymsk on the Black Sea in Russia. Baseball-sized fruits weigh 10–12 ounces and have reddish-brown flesh filled with a rich, slightly salty flavor. Fruit sets well in heat and is a reliable “black” tomato, producing even under adverse conditions from summer to fall. Provide support for plants that can reach 6′ or more.