Tomato Collection

🍅 Tomato – Currant Tomato (Heirloom)- Wild 

(Solanum pimpinellifolium)

NZ Prohibited

One of the closest wild relatives of the modern tomato, Solanum pimpinellifolium, commonly known as the Currant Tomato, produces masses of tiny, jewel-like fruits bursting with flavour. Native to Peru and Ecuador, this heirloom species is prized for its vigorous growth, exceptional productivity, and intense sweet-tart taste. 

The tiny fruits, often just 1–1.5 cm across, grow in large grape-like clusters and deliver a surprisingly rich tomato flavour despite their miniature size. Perfect for snacking straight from the vine, adding to salads, or garnishing dishes, these little tomatoes are often considered some of the most flavourful of all tomato varieties. 

Highly vigorous and sprawling, the plants produce enormous numbers of small fruits throughout the season. Easy to grow and exceptionally rewarding, Currant Tomatoes are a favourite for gardeners looking for something unique and highly productive. 

🌿 Why You'll Love It

• Wild heirloom tomato species
• Hundreds of tiny sweet-tart fruits
• Intense, rich tomato flavour
• Extremely productive plants
• Great for snacking and salads
• Excellent for home gardens and containers

🌱 Growing Tips

• Plant in full sun for maximum yields
• Provide support or allow plants to ramble naturally
• Water regularly during fruiting
• Harvest frequently as fruits ripen in large clusters

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical name: Solanum pimpinellifolium
• Common name: Currant Tomato
• Plant type: Warm-season fruiting vine
• Position: Full sun
• Growth habit: Vigorous, indeterminate and sprawling 
• Fruit size: Approximately 1–1.5 cm diameter 
• Seed type: Heirloom / open-pollinated

Sowing: 

🌱 Pro Tip

Grow near a path or garden edge—you'll find yourself picking and eating these tiny flavour-packed tomatoes straight from the vine all summer long. 🍅🌱

🍅 Tomato – ES 58 (Heirloom)

(Solanum lycopersicum)

NZ prohibited 

Reliable, versatile, and well suited to Australian conditions, ES 58 tomato is a proven heirloom variety valued for its consistent yields and excellent eating quality. Producing medium to large, smooth red fruits with a slightly flattened shape, it offers a firm yet juicy texture that makes it ideal for both fresh use and cooking.

This variety is known for its balanced flavour—mildly sweet with low acidity—making it a popular choice for salads, sandwiches, sauces, and everyday meals. Its firm flesh holds together well when sliced, while still delivering a juicy bite.

ES 58 grows as a compact to semi‑bush plant, making it easier to manage than large climbing varieties while still producing generous crops over the season. With good tolerance to heat and resistance to cracking and common issues, it is a dependable option for gardeners seeking an easy, productive tomato.

• Reliable Australian‑adapted heirloom variety
• Medium to large, smooth red fruits
• Mild, slightly sweet flavour with low acidity
• Firm texture ideal for slicing and cooking
• Productive and easy to grow

🌱 Growing Tips

• Plant in full sun for best yields
• Suitable for garden beds or large containers
• Maintain even watering for consistent fruit quality
• Light support recommended for best results

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Plant type: Warm‑season fruiting plant
• Position: Full sun
• Growth habit: Determinate to semi‑determinate 
• Harvest: Approx. 70–85 days
• Seed type: Heirloom / open‑pollinated

Climate: 

• Tropical: All Year Round
  Temperate: Late Winter to Early Summer.
  Cool climate: Spring

Sowing: 

• Sow: Late winter–spring (start indoors)
  Depth: 5–6 mm
  Sun: Full sun
  Soil: Fertile, well‑drained
  Germination: 7–14 days

Approx: 25 seeds 

🍅 Tomato – Big Rainbow

(Solanum lycopersicum)

NZ prohibited 

Striking in both appearance and flavour, Big Rainbow tomato is a standout heirloom variety celebrated for its large, multi‑coloured fruits and exceptional sweetness. Producing impressive beefsteak‑style tomatoes, this variety displays beautiful golden‑yellow skin streaked with red, with the same marbled pattern continuing through the flesh.

The flavour is rich, mild, and slightly fruity, with low acidity and a smooth, juicy texture. These qualities make Big Rainbow perfect for fresh slicing, salads, and showcasing in dishes where colour and flavour shine. Each fruit is substantial and meaty, offering a satisfying bite and excellent eating quality straight from the plant.

Growing on vigorous, indeterminate vines, Big Rainbow provides generous harvests of large, eye‑catching fruit throughout the season. It’s a favourite for gardeners who want something a little different—both visually and taste‑wise—while still delivering dependable results.

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

• Unique bi‑coloured heirloom tomato
• Large, meaty beefsteak fruits
• Sweet, mild flavour with low acidity
• Beautiful marbled flesh for visual appeal
• Ideal for slicing, salads, and fresh dishes

• Plant in full sun for best colour and flavour
• Provide strong support for heavy fruit and vigorous vines
• Maintain consistent watering for even fruit development
• Allow a longer growing season for full ripenin

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Plant type: Warm‑season fruiting vine
• Position: Full sun
• Growth habit: Indeterminate (climbing)
• Harvest: Mid to late season
• Seed type: Heirloom / open‑pollinated

Climate: 

• Tropical: All Year Round
  Temperate: Late Winter to Early Summer.
  Cool climate: Spring

Sowing: 

• Sow: Late winter–spring (start indoors)
  Depth: 5–6 mm
  Sun: Full sun
  Soil: Fertile, well‑drained
  Germination: 5–10 days
• Approx: 25 seeds 

🍅 Tomato – Oxheart Pink (Heirloom)

(Solanum lycopersicum)

NZ prohibited 

Distinctive and full of flavour, Oxheart Pink tomato is a treasured heirloom variety known for its unique heart‑shaped fruits and rich, meaty texture. Producing large, pink‑skinned tomatoes with few seeds and dense flesh, it offers a smooth, sweet flavour that makes it especially prized for fresh eating and cooking.

The fruits are soft, juicy, and deeply coloured inside, making them perfect for slicing, salads, sauces, and preserving. Their low seed content and thick flesh also make them ideal for making rich pastes and sauces with excellent body and flavour.

Grown on vigorous plants that bear generously through the season, Oxheart Pink is a rewarding variety for gardeners who appreciate both quality and appearance. While it may take a little longer to mature, the exceptional taste and texture make it a standout in any garden.

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

• Unique heart‑shaped heirloom tomato
• Thick, meaty flesh with few seeds
• Sweet, rich flavour with low acidity
• Ideal for slicing, sauces, and preserving
• Produces large, impressive fruits

🌱 Growing Tips

• Plant in full sun for best flavour
• Stake or support plants as they grow
• Water consistently to maintain fruit quality
• Allow extra time to mature for full flavour
• Harvest when slightly soft and fully coloured

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Plant type: Warm‑season fruiting vine
• Position: Full sun
• Growth habit: Vigorous, climbing
• Harvest: Mid to late season
• Seed type: Heirloom / open‑pollinated

Climate: 

• Tropical: All Year Round
  Temperate: Late Winter to Early Summer.
  Cool climate: Spring

Sowing: 

🍅 Tomato – Pineapple (Heirloom)

(Solanum lycopersicum)

NZ prohibited

A true showstopper in both the garden and kitchen, Pineapple Tomato is a stunning heirloom variety prized for its enormous golden-yellow fruits streaked with red. Cut one open and you'll discover a beautiful marbled interior of yellow, orange, and red flesh that makes every slice a work of art.

Renowned for its exceptional flavour, Pineapple combines natural sweetness with a gentle citrus-like tang, creating a rich, fruity taste unlike ordinary tomatoes. The flesh is dense, juicy, and meaty with relatively few seeds, making it perfect for thick slices and fresh summer dishes. 

Producing impressive beefsteak-style fruits that can reach 1–2 pounds (450–900g), this vigorous heirloom grows on indeterminate vines that continue fruiting throughout the season. It's a favourite among gardeners seeking outstanding flavour, impressive size, and unforgettable colour. 

🌿 Why You'll Love It

• Stunning bi-coloured heirloom tomato
• Large beefsteak fruits with marbled flesh
• Sweet, fruity flavour with a hint of citrus
• Meaty texture with few seeds
• Perfect for slicing, salads, and sandwiches
• Continuous harvest throughout the season

🌱 Growing Tips

• Plant in full sun for best colour and flavour
• Provide sturdy staking or cage support
• Keep soil consistently moist
• Allow fruits to ripen fully on the vine for maximum sweetness

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Plant type: Warm-season fruiting vine
• Position: Full sun
• Growth habit: Indeterminate (climbing)  
• Fruit size: Typically 450–900g
• Seed type: Heirloom / open‑pollinated

Sowing: 

• Sow: Late winter–spring (start indoors)
  Depth: 5–6 mm
  Sun: Full sun
  Soil: Fertile, well‑drained
  Germination: 5–10 days
• Approx: 50 Seeds 

🌱 Pro Tip

For the best flavour and colour development, leave fruits on the vine until the golden skin develops its characteristic red marbling. 🍅🌞

🍅 Tomato – Giant Tree (Heirloom)

NZ prohibited 

(Solanum lycopersicum)

An extraordinary Italian heirloom, Giant Tree is famous for its vigorous growth and remarkable productivity. Unlike standard tomato varieties, its long climbing vines can reach several metres in length and, when trained over a strong support structure, can be shaped into a tree-like canopy loaded with fruit. 

This unique variety produces generous harvests of pinkish-red to red fruits with smooth, tender flesh and relatively few seeds. The tomatoes are rich in flavour and versatile in the kitchen, making them suitable for fresh eating, slicing, sauces, and cooking. 

A favourite among adventurous gardeners, Giant Tree rewards good support and plenty of growing space with months of continuous harvests. Its impressive size and heavy cropping habit make it both a productive food crop and a stunning garden feature. 

🌿 Why You'll Love It

• Unique Italian heirloom variety
• Can be trained into a tree-like form
• Extremely vigorous and productive
• Large, meaty fruits with few seeds
• Excellent for fresh eating, sauces, and cooking
• Long harvest season

🌱 Growing Tips

• Plant in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil
• Provide strong trellising or overhead support
• Water consistently during active growth
• Prune and train vines to maximise airflow and harvests

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Plant type: Warm-season fruiting vine
• Position: Full sun
• Growth habit: Indeterminate (climbing) 
• Plant height: Typically 3–6 m when supported 
• Harvest: Approx. 85–90 days 
• Seed type: Heirloom / open‑pollinated

Climate:

• Tropical: All Year Round
  Temperate: Late Winter to Early Summer.
  Cool climate: Spring

Sowing: 

🌱 Pro Tip

Grow over a sturdy pergola, arch, or overhead frame to create a living canopy of tomatoes and maximise production throughout the season. 🍅🌿

🍅 Tomato – Moneymaker (Heirloom)

(Solanum lycopersicum)

NZ prohibited 

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

• Classic English heirloom variety
• Heavy crops of smooth, bright red fruits
• Fruit borne in clusters of 6–10 tomatoes
• Sweet, juicy flavour with firm flesh
• Performs well in heat and humidity
• Excellent for salads, sandwiches, cooking, and preserving

🌱 Growing Tips

• Plant in full sun for maximum yield
• Provide staking or cage support
• Keep soil consistently moist
• Harvest regularly to encourage continued fruiting

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Plant type: Warm‑season fruiting vine
• Position: Full sun
• Growth habit: Indeterminate (climbing)
• Harvest: Approx. 75–80 days 
• Seed type: Heirloom / open‑pollinated

Climate: 

• Tropical: All Year Round
  Temperate: Late Winter to Early Summer.
  Cool climate: Spring

Sowing:

• Sow: Late winter–spring (start indoors)
  Depth: 5–6 mm
  Sun: Full sun
  Soil: Fertile, well‑drained
  Germination: 5–10 days
• Approx: 25 seeds 

🌱 Pro Tip

Harvest fruits as soon as they fully colour to encourage the plant to keep producing throughout the season. 🍅🌱