Veggie Patch Collection

Dandy Tomatoes Heirloom

Family‑saved seeds • Reliable all‑rounder • From salad to sauce

Grown from my family’s own heirloom tomato plants, Dandy Tomatoes Heirloom is a true garden classic. These seeds have been carefully saved from healthy, productive plants selected for flavour, versatility, and reliability.

Dandy Tomatoes are a fantastic all‑rounder in the kitchen — juicy and fresh for salads, yet rich and meaty enough for sauces, roasting, and cooking. Whether you’re a new gardener or a seasoned grower, this variety delivers dependable crops and delicious results.

Perfect for home gardens, raised beds, and large pots, this heirloom tomato rewards you with generous harvests and that unmistakable, old‑fashioned tomato taste.

🍅 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: 

🌱 Broad Beans – My Dad’s Heirloom (Large Pod Type)
(Vicia faba)

A true garden treasure, My Dad’s Heirloom Broad Beans have been lovingly grown and saved over time, preserving a classic, old‑style variety known for its large, long pods and generous beans. While the exact variety name has been lost, this strain represents the heart of heirloom gardening—flavour, resilience, and tradition passed down through generations.

These vigorous plants produce tall stems and abundant pods filled with big, plump beans, offering a rich, mild, nutty flavour that’s perfect for fresh harvests, cooking, or drying. 

Ideal for cool‑season growing, broad beans are easy to grow and highly rewarding. They also naturally improve your soil by fixing nitrogen, making them a valuable addition to any home garden.

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

Family-saved heirloom strain
Large, long pods with plump beans
Rich, nutty flavour
Reliable and productive plants
Improves soil health naturally

🌱 Growing Tips

Cool‑season crop—best in autumn or early spring
Direct sow (does not transplant well)
Prefers full sun and well‑drained soil
Keep soil moist during flowering and pod set
Provide support for taller plants if needed

🌱 Plant Details

Botanical name: Vicia faba
Plant type: Annual legume
Position: Full sun
Harvest: Approx. 70–90 days
Plant size: ~60–150 cm tall
Seed type: Heirloom / open‑pollinated

 Approx. 12 seeds pkt

Seed sowing instructions 

Lettuce – Oakleaf Green (Heirloom)

(Lactuca sativa)

Delicate, fresh, and visually striking, Oakleaf Green lettuce is a classic heirloom variety recognised for its deeply cut, oak‑shaped leaves and soft, flowing growth. Rather than forming a tight head, it produces loose clusters of tender leaves with a smooth texture and a mild, slightly sweet flavour.

Ideal for continuous harvesting, this variety allows you to pick outer leaves as needed while the centre keeps producing. Its gentle taste and soft texture make it perfect for salads, sandwiches, and mixed greens, adding both flavour and a light, elegant appearance.

Reliable and easy to grow, Oakleaf Green performs best in cooler conditions but adapts well across seasons, making it a dependable choice for home gardeners looking for a steady supply of fresh, homegrown lettuce.

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

• Classic heirloom oakleaf variety
• Distinctive, decorative leaf shape
• Mild, slightly sweet flavour
• Tender leaves perfect for fresh eating
• Great for pick‑as‑you‑go harvesting

🌱 Growing Tips

• Best suited to spring and autumn planting
• Prefers fertile, well‑drained soil
• Keep soil evenly moist for best leaf quality
• Harvest regularly to encourage new growth
• Succession sow for a continuous harvest

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical name: Lactuca sativa
• Plant type: Leaf vegetable
• Position: Full sun to part shade
• Harvest: Approx. 40–60 days
• Seed type: Heirloom / open‑pollinated

Sowing instructions 

Blue Lake Climbing Beans are a classic, high‑performing variety prized for their long, tender pods and excellent flavour. As a climbing bean, they produce over an extended period, making them perfect for gardeners who want continual harvests through the season.

Strong, vigorous vines grow well on trellises, arches, or fences, turning vertical space into a productive and attractive feature of the garden.

Why you’ll love them

• Popular heirloom-style climbing bean
• Long, crisp, stringless pods with excellent flavour
• Extended harvest period compared to bush varieties
• Ideal for trellises, fences, and vertical gardens
• Great for fresh eating, steaming, stir‑fries, and preserving