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Tomato Time: Discover the Perfect Tomato for Your Garden

At Lumpy's Nursery & Landscape Yard, we’ve cornered the market on tomatoes, and with so many varieties to choose from, it can be a bit overwhelming to pick the right ones for your garden. Whether you’re looking to make the perfect pasta sauce, toss a fresh salad, or just enjoy a juicy snack straight from the vine, we’ve got you covered. Here's a breakdown of the different tomato varieties we offer and what makes each one special:

Grosse Lisse

  • Size & Shape: Large, round, and smooth.
  • Flavor: Classic tomato flavor, well-balanced with a hint of acidity.
  • Best For: Slicing for sandwiches and burgers.
  • Growth Habit: Indeterminate, meaning it keeps growing and producing fruit throughout the season.

Beefsteak

  • Size & Shape: Large and meaty with a slightly flattened shape.
  • Flavor: Rich, full-bodied flavor with a meaty texture.
  • Best For: Slicing for hearty sandwiches, grilling, or adding to salads.
  • Growth Habit: Indeterminate, with strong, sturdy plants.

Truss Trussty Red

  • Size & Shape: Medium-sized, uniform round tomatoes that grow in clusters.
  • Flavor: Sweet with a classic tomato taste.
  • Best For: Cooking, salads, and snacking.
  • Growth Habit: Determinate, producing a heavy crop at once, perfect for canning or batch cooking.

San Marzano Roma

  • Size & Shape: Elongated, plum-shaped tomatoes.
  • Flavor: Sweet, less acidic, with fewer seeds—ideal for cooking.
  • Best For: Making sauces, pastes, and canning.
  • Growth Habit: Indeterminate, continues to produce fruit over the season.

Roma

  • Size & Shape: Small to medium, oval-shaped.
  • Flavor: Firm, dense flesh with a rich, slightly sweet taste.
  • Best For: Sauces, pastes, and preserving.
  • Growth Habit: Determinate, providing a large harvest over a shorter period.

Apollo

  • Size & Shape: Medium to large, round tomatoes.
  • Flavor: Juicy, sweet, and slightly tangy.
  • Best For: Salads, sandwiches, and fresh eating.
  • Growth Habit: Indeterminate, with a long harvest period.

Patio Prize

  • Size & Shape: Small to medium, round, compact tomatoes.
  • Flavor: Sweet and juicy.
  • Best For: Container gardening, patios, and small spaces.
  • Growth Habit: Determinate, compact plants perfect for small gardens or containers.

Midnight Snack

  • Size & Shape: Small, cherry-like tomatoes with a deep purplish-black color.
  • Flavor: Sweet with a rich, complex flavor.
  • Best For: Snacking, salads, and adding a splash of color to dishes.
  • Growth Habit: Indeterminate, providing a continuous harvest of bite-sized delights.

Jubilee Yellow

  • Size & Shape: Medium to large, round, and bright yellow.
  • Flavor: Mild, sweet, and less acidic.
  • Best For: Adding color to salads, salsas, and fresh dishes.
  • Growth Habit: Indeterminate, offering a steady supply of sunny-yellow fruit.

Black Russian

  • Size & Shape: Medium-sized with a unique deep burgundy color.
  • Flavor: Rich, earthy, and slightly smoky.
  • Best For: Gourmet dishes, salads, and creating eye-catching presentations.
  • Growth Habit: Indeterminate, producing throughout the growing season.

Little Napoli

  • Size & Shape: Small, oblong, and compact.
  • Flavor: Sweet and tangy.
  • Best For: Snacking, salads, and container gardening.
  • Growth Habit: Determinate, perfect for small spaces and containers.

Tommy Toe

  • Size & Shape: Small, round cherry tomatoes.
  • Flavor: Intensely sweet and juicy.
  • Best For: Snacking, salads, and garnishes.
  • Growth Habit: Indeterminate, with a bountiful harvest of tiny, tasty tomatoes.

Sweet Bite

  • Size & Shape: Tiny, round, and bright red.
  • Flavor: Exceptionally sweet and bursting with flavor.
  • Best For: Snacking, salads, and adding sweetness to dishes.
  • Growth Habit: Indeterminate, producing an abundance of sweet treats.

Cherry Roma

  • Size & Shape: Small, elongated, and resembling mini Roma tomatoes.
  • Flavor: Sweet with a rich, robust flavor.
  • Best For: Roasting, snacking, and salads.
  • Growth Habit: Indeterminate, providing a plentiful harvest of bite-sized goodness.

Cherry

  • Size & Shape: Small, round, classic cherry tomatoes.
  • Flavor: Sweet and juicy.
  • Best For: Snacking, salads, and garnishing.
  • Growth Habit: Indeterminate, producing clusters of sweet, juicy tomatoes throughout the season.

No matter what you’re looking to do in the kitchen or garden, there’s a tomato for every need here at Lumpy’s. Visit us at 27 Chapmans Road, Tuncurry, and pick up your favorite varieties today. And remember, we’re open 7 days a week, so you can start growing your dream tomato garden whenever the mood strikes!

Happy gardening! 🍅🌱