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! 🍅🌱