Welcome to the 2025 Plant Catalog
This year, we're thrilled to offer over 350 unique tomato and plant varieties. Whether you're growing in a small pot or a sprawling garden, just starting out or a seasoned grower, you'll find a tomato (or several!) that fits your taste, space, and experience level.
You can scroll the full inventory here, or scroll down for links to browse by category. Be sure to check out New This Year and Heather’s Favorites for some special standouts!
If this list feels a little overwhelming, don’t worry, just come to one of our plant sales and Heather will be happy to help you find your perfect tomato match.
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You can scroll through the full catalog above, or click a category to jump directly to that section. These links will open in a new tab. For Tomato Terminology and Growing Tips, see below.
🍅 Tomato Terminology & Growing Tips
🏷️ Tomato Terminology
🌱 Growth Habit
These terms describe how the tomato plant grows and produces fruit—important for choosing a variety that fits your space, support options, and harvest preferences.
Indeterminate (“Vining”) – Grows and produces fruit continuously until frost. Needs tall, strong support. Best for garden beds or large containers.
Determinate (“Bush”) – Grows to a fixed size and produces all its fruit in a short window. Great for containers and perfect for sauces or canning. Minimal support needed.
Dwarf – Compact plants with excellent flavor and upright growth. Ideal for containers and small gardens. Most benefit from a small stake or cage.
Micro – Tiny plants (6–12” tall) perfect for pots or sunny windowsills. No support needed. Great for small spaces or indoor growing.
🍅 Fruit Types
These describe the size, shape, and best use of the tomato.
Cherry – Small, sweet fruits. Perfect for snacking, salads, and roasting. Often grow on large, productive plants.
Paste / Sauce / Roma – Dense and meaty with few seeds. Ideal for making sauces, salsa, and canning.
Medium Slicer – Balanced in juice and flesh. Great for sandwiches, salads, and fresh eating.
Large Slicer – Big, juicy tomatoes. Perfect for slicing fresh or using in hearty summer dishes.
🌿 Growing Tips
When to Plant:
Wait until all risk of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures consistently stay above 50°F. In southern Wisconsin, this is typically around May 10th, but check your local forecast.
Sunlight & Soil:
Tomatoes need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily and prefer fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture.
Watering:
Keep soil evenly moist. Inconsistent watering can cause blossom end rot and fruit cracking. Water at the base and avoid wetting leaves whenever possible.
Mulching:
A thick 3–4” layer of marsh hay or straw helps conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and reduce disease pressure. It’s one of the easiest ways to boost plant health.
Support:
Most tomato plants benefit from support:
- Determinate and dwarf types do well with simple cages or stakes.
- Indeterminate varieties require tall, sturdy structures like reinforced cages or trellises.