Yesterday I sent out a list of my favorite varieties that I tested for the first time in 2023.

Here are all the tomato seeds that I ordered for growing in 2024. The list includes winners from this year's trials, long-time favorites, and new varieties to test.

I purchase my tomato seeds primarily from two sources: Johnny's and Tomatofest. I shop Johnny's because their seeds/varieties are extremely reliable and bred to perform. I shop Tomatofest because they have the largest selection of heirloom and rare tomatoes (despite occasional issues with getting a different variety than what is labeled on seed packet. C'est la vie! 🤷‍♀️)

From Johnny's for 2024:

San Marzano II - A favorite of 2023. Extremely productive tomato that I use for canning.
​Black Cherry - Longtime favorite. Incredible flavor. Good production.
​Amish Paste - I've had mixed results in past, but I need a larger paste tomato.
​Green Zebra - Longtime, heirloom favorite with bright, citrusy flavor.
​Black Krim - A favorite among black tomato growers. Grows well in NTX. Deep, rich flavor.
​Carbon - A longtime favorite. Classic black tomato flavor: complex, rich, smokey.
​Sunpeach, Valencia, Estiva, Indigo Kumquat, and BHN 589 - To test for 2024. Recommended by Johnny's staff as "Unsung Heroes" (see webinar).
​Kakao - Longtime favorite black/brown cocktail tomato. Savory, salty flavor.
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​From Tomatofest for 2024: ​
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​Delicious - 2023 standout. Unbelievable production. Huge tomatoes. Great flavor.
​Jaffa - Longtime favorite. Orange paste tomato.
​Mortgage Lifter Radiator Charlie's - 2023 standout. Very early. Strong production.
​Arkansas Marvel - 2023 standout. Giant tomatoes! See photo below.
​Atkinson - 2023 standout. Mid-sized tomato with good production.
​Anahu - 2023 standout. Determinate plant, very heavy production. Cocktail-sized, red tomatoes.
​Homestead 24 - 2023 standout. Good crack-resistance.
​Paul Robeson - Longtime favorite, black heirloom tomato.
​Chocolate Stripes - Longtime favorite, black heirloom tomato with green stripes. Excellent flavor.

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Holiday Shipping Deadlines for 2024 North Texas Garden Planner​​

Standard Shipping within Texas: December 19

Priority Shipping within Texas: December 20

Outside of Texas Standard or Priority: December 17

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