Veggie Patch Collection

$4.25

🍅 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 – Red Centre F1

$4.25

Tomato – Giant Tree (Heirloom)

$6.00

🍅 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:

Sow: Late winter–spring (start indoors)
Depth: 5–6 mm
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, well‑drained
Germination: 10–14 days

Approx. 25 seeds

🌱 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)

$4.25

🍅 Tomato – Moneymaker (Heirloom)

(Solanum lycopersicum)

NZ prohibited

A classic English heirloom dating back to the early 1900s, Moneymaker has earned its place as one of the world's most reliable and productive tomatoes. Originally grown in greenhouses, this variety quickly became popular with home gardeners thanks to its vigorous growth, dependable yields, and excellent performance in warm, humid conditions.

Moneymaker produces generous clusters of 6–10 smooth, round, bright red fruits, each weighing around 160g. The tomatoes have firm, thick skins and solid flesh, making them excellent for harvesting, handling, and kitchen use. Their sweet, juicy flavour is well balanced, making them suitable for both fresh eating and cooking.

This vigorous indeterminate variety continues producing over a long season, rewarding gardeners with heavy harvests of attractive, versatile fruit. Whether grown in garden beds, greenhouses, or large containers, Moneymaker remains a favourite for its reliability and consistent performance.

🌿 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. 🍅🌱

Tomato – Napoli Paste (Heirloom)

$4.30

Tomato – Amish Paste (Heirloom)

$4.50

🍅 Tomato – Amish Paste (Heirloom)

(Solanum lycopersicum)

NZ prohibited

A favourite among home gardeners and preservers, Amish Paste is a traditional heirloom tomato renowned for its rich flavour and dense, meaty flesh. Producing large, deep red fruits with relatively few seeds, this variety is prized for creating thick sauces, tomato paste, soups, and preserves without excessive cooking down.

The fruits have a sweet yet well-balanced flavour, making them just as enjoyable fresh as they are cooked. Their generous size and firm texture make them ideal for slicing, while their high flesh content makes them one of the most versatile tomatoes in the kitchen.

Growing on vigorous indeterminate vines, Amish Paste produces abundant harvests over a long season. This heirloom variety has been cherished for generations and remains a top choice for gardeners looking for flavour, productivity, and versatility.

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

Classic heirloom paste tomato
Large fruits with thick, meaty flesh
Sweet, rich flavour with balanced acidity
Excellent for sauces, pastes, and preserving
Productive plants with extended harvests

🌱 Growing Tips

Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil
Provide strong staking or trellis support
Water consistently throughout the growing season
Harvest regularly to encourage continued fruit production

🌱 Plant Details

Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
Plant type: Warm-season fruiting vine
Position: Full sun
Growth habit: Indeterminate (climbing)
Harvest: Approx. 75–85 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: 5–10 days
Approx. 25 seeds

🌱 Pro Tip

For the richest sauces, allow fruits to fully ripen on the vine before harvesting, then process soon after picking for maximum flavour. 🍅🌱

Tomato – Black Russian (Heirloom)

$5.50

🍅 Tomato – Black Russian (Heirloom)

(Solanum lycopersicum)

NZ prohibited

A favourite among heirloom enthusiasts, Black Russian is renowned for its striking dark colouring and rich, complex flavour. Producing medium to large fruits with deep mahogany‑red skin and dark shoulders, this variety brings both beauty and exceptional taste to the garden.

The flesh is juicy, smooth, and packed with flavour, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and acidity with subtle smoky undertones. Its rich taste makes it a standout choice for fresh salads, sandwiches, and gourmet dishes where flavour is the star.

Growing on vigorous, indeterminate vines, Black Russian provides a steady harvest throughout the season. The attractive fruits mature to a deep reddish‑brown colour and are prized for their unique appearance as much as their outstanding eating quality.

🌿 Why You’ll Love It