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Cathy’s heirloom tomatoes
For nearly 30 years, my mom Cathy has grown fresh, seasonal heirloom tomatoes in limited quantities. Availability varies throughout the season — everything is first-come, first-serve and pickup only. You may contact Cathy by text or Facebook marketplace. Links below!
Explore Cathy’s 2026 Heirloom Tomato Varieties
Beefsteak
Cherry
Dwarf
Roma/Paste
Salad
The Gold Medal Heirloom Beefsteak is a show‑stopping slicer known for its stunning bi‑color flesh and exceptionally smooth, sweet flavor. The flavor is rich, mellow, and naturally low‑acid, making it a favorite for sandwiches, caprese, and fresh summer plates.
The Boxcar Willie Heirloom Tomato is a classic, old‑school beefsteak celebrated for its rich, full tomato flavor and dependable productivity. Delivering that perfect balance of sweetness and acidity—bold, juicy, and intensely flavorful. The flesh is meaty yet tender, making it ideal for slicing, sandwiches, burgers, salads, and fresh summer plates. Boxcar Willie is known for its resilience: it produces heavily even in heat, humidity, and less‑than‑ideal conditions. Making this variety a favorite among home gardeners and market growers who want both flavor and reliability.
The Andrew Rabarts Heirloom Beefsteak is a striking, high‑flavor variety known for its deep, rich coloring and bold, old‑fashioned tomato taste. The flavor is intense and complex—sweet at the start with a deep, savory undertone and balanced acidity—making it perfect for slicing, sandwiches, caprese, and fresh summer plates.
The Meatball Heirloom Beefsteak is a dense, richly flavored slicer known for its thick, meaty flesh and classic old‑fashioned tomato taste. The flavor is bold and savory with a natural sweetness and balanced acidity—ideal for slicing, stuffing, grilling, and hearty summer dishes. True to its name, Meatball delivers substantial, satisfying texture in every bite.
The Potato Leaf Yellow Heirloom Beefsteak is a beautifully smooth, golden slicer known for its rich sweetness and creamy, low‑acid flavor. These large, meaty fruits ripen to a warm, glowing yellow with buttery flesh that’s perfect for sandwiches, caprese, and fresh summer plates. The potato‑leaf foliage gives the plant a lush, elegant look, and the fruit’s texture is dense and velvety—ideal for anyone who loves a mild, sweet, old‑fashioned tomato without sharp acidity.
The Golden Accordion Heirloom Beefsteak is a show‑stopping, deeply ribbed tomato with dramatic folds that look like a hand‑carved sculpture. The flesh is meaty, low‑acid, and mildly sweet with a smooth, creamy finish—perfect for slicing, stuffing, roasting, and creating standout summer dishes.
The Granny Cantrell Heirloom Beefsteak is a legendary Kentucky family tomato prized for its huge size, rich old‑fashioned flavor, and dependable productivity. Perfect for thick slicing, BLTs, caprese, and summer plates that call for a true heirloom classic. The flavor is everything you want in a traditional beefsteak: deep, sweet, full‑bodied, and balanced with just enough acidity to keep it bright. The texture is smooth and velvety, making every slice feel like peak‑season tomato perfection.
The Margaret Curtain Heirloom Beefsteak is a rare, richly colored slicer known for its deep, dusky tones and full, old‑world flavor. The flesh is dense, velvety, and meaty—ideal for thick slicing, sandwiches, caprese, and any dish where the tomato is the centerpiece. The flavor is bold and memorable: sweet upfront, layered with earthy depth, and balanced by a clean acidity that keeps each bite bright. This is the kind of beefsteak that tastes like peak summer even before it’s fully ripe.
The Lemon Boy Beefsteak Tomato is a bright, cheerful standout known for its smooth, lemon‑yellow skin, firm texture, and refreshingly mild flavor. The flavor is gently sweet with low acidity, making it ideal for people who want a mellow, easy‑eating tomato that still delivers full, juicy summer character. The flesh is dense and velvety—perfect for slicing, salads, sandwiches, and adding vibrant color contrast to caprese plates.
The Dan Antonio Rose Heirloom Beefsteak is a beautifully refined pink slicer known for its smooth texture, elegant color, and rich, classic heirloom flavor. The flesh is dense, velvety, and low in seeds—perfect for sandwiches, caprese, and any dish where you want a soft, sweet, melt‑in‑the‑mouth tomato. The flavor is balanced and expressive: sweet, full, and bright, with just enough acidity to keep each bite lively.
The Lullaby Heirloom Beefsteak is a soft‑colored, sweet, and exceptionally smooth variety that lives up to its gentle name. The flesh is velvety, low‑acid, and naturally sweet—perfect for anyone who loves a mild, soothing, melt‑in‑the‑mouth tomato. Flavor is where Lullaby really shines: sweet, clean, and delicate, with a silky texture that makes it ideal for slicing, sandwiches, caprese, and fresh summer plates. The low seed count and dense flesh give it a premium, almost gourmet feel.
The Ordinary World Heirloom Beefsteak is anything but ordinary. This variety stands out for its large, beautifully balanced fruit, smooth shoulders, and a classic heirloom flavor profile that feels instantly familiar and deeply satisfying. The flesh is dense, velvety, and low in seeds—ideal for thick slicing, sandwiches, caprese, and any dish where you want a clean, sweet, full tomato flavor. The taste is rich, bright, and harmoniously balanced, with a sweetness that lingers and just enough acidity to keep each bite lively.
The Intergalactic Heirloom Beefsteak is a cosmic‑looking showpiece—big, dramatic, and bursting with color that looks almost otherworldly. The flesh is dense, richly colored, and intensely flavorful. Expect a bold, sweet‑savory profile with deep earthy undertones and a bright, clean finish. Perfect for thick slicing, caprese, gourmet plating, and market displays where you want a tomato that looks like it came from another planet.
The Orange Minsk Heirloom Beefsteak is a glowing, richly flavored slicer known for its buttery orange flesh, silky texture, and exceptionally sweet, low‑acid flavor. The flesh is dense, velvety, and almost creamy—perfect for thick slicing, sandwiches, caprese, and any dish where you want a mellow, sweet, melt‑in‑the‑mouth tomato. Flavor is where Orange Minsk truly shines: deeply sweet, bright, and clean, without the sharp acidity found in many red beefsteaks. It’s a favorite for people who love a smooth, fruity tomato that still carries full heirloom richness.
The Marcus Meatball Heirloom Beefsteak is a bold, heavy, deeply flavored slicer bred for growers who want maximum density and maximum impact. True to its name, Marcus Meatball delivers thick, meaty flesh, minimal gel, and a satisfying heft in the hand. The flavor is classic and assertive: rich, savory, slightly sweet, and full‑bodied, with the kind of old‑fashioned depth that makes a perfect BLT or thick summer slice. The texture is dense and substantial—ideal for grilling, stuffing, or any dish where you want a tomato that holds its shape and brings real weight to the plate.
The Rejjex Heirloom Beefsteak is a bold, high‑impact variety known for its dramatic coloring, dense flesh, and powerful old‑fashioned flavor. The flavor is intense and memorable: sweet at the front, earthy in the middle, and bright on the finish, with a depth that makes it perfect for thick slicing, BLTs, caprese, and any dish where the tomato needs to stand on its own. The flesh is meaty, low‑seeded, and velvety, giving every slice a satisfying, substantial feel.
The Cherry Jelly Bean Heirloom Tomato is a vibrant, bite‑sized treasure known for its rich sweetness and classic old‑world tomato flavor. These glossy, deep‑red cherries grow in abundant clusters, offering a perfect balance of juicy texture and bright acidity. Their naturally high sugar content gives them a candy‑like sweetness—hence the name—while still delivering the full, complex flavor heirloom lovers expect.
The Cherry Candy Hearts Heirloom Tomato is a stunning, jewel‑toned variety celebrated for its exceptional sweetness and rich, complex flavor. Their flavor profile leans intensely sweet with a hint of berry‑like depth, making them a standout among premium heirloom snacking tomatoes. Their firm texture, thin skin, and balanced acidity make them ideal for fresh eating, charcuterie boards, salads, and market displays.
The Cherry Sungold Heirloom Tomato is a radiant, golden‑orange gem prized for its unmatched sweetness and tropical, fruity flavor. These sun‑kissed cherries burst with a bright, tangy‑sweet balance. Whether eaten straight off the vine, tossed into salads, roasted, or added to market displays, Sungolds deliver a signature sweetness.
The Evil Olive Heirloom Cherry Tomato is one of the most striking and flavorful cherries you can grow. Their flavor is bold and complex—sweet at first bite with a rich, savory depth that makes them unforgettable. Thin‑skinned, juicy, and intensely aromatic, Evil Olive is perfect for snacking, salads, roasting, and adding visual drama to market displays.
The Basque Blue Bumblebee Heirloom Cherry Tomato is a stunning, artisan‑style variety known for its dramatic coloring and bold, complex flavor. The flavor is bright, sweet, and slightly tangy with a smooth, juicy bite—perfect for snacking, salads, garnishes, and market displays that demand attention.
The Black Hole Sun Heirloom Cherry Tomato is a dramatic, high‑contrast variety that looks almost cosmic on the vine. The flavor is bold and layered: sweet at first bite with a smooth acidity and a rich, almost dark‑fruit undertone. Juicy, thin‑skinned, and intensely aromatic, they’re perfect for snacking, salads, garnishes, and market displays that demand attention.
The Peacevine Heirloom Cherry Tomato is a beloved, nutrient‑rich variety known for its exceptional sweetness, rich aroma, and naturally high vitamin C content. Juicy, thin‑skinned, and incredibly snackable, Peacevine is perfect for fresh eating, salads, garden grazing, and market displays.
The Hoosier Outlaw Black Heirloom Cherry Tomato is a bold, dramatic variety with deep, dusky coloring and an intense, complex flavor. The flavor is rich and layered—sweet upfront with a deep, earthy undertone and a clean, balanced acidity. Juicy, thin‑skinned, and incredibly aromatic, they’re perfect for snacking, salads, roasting, and adding visual punch to market displays.
The Gold Berries Cheny Heirloom Cherry Tomato is a radiant, golden‑yellow variety prized for its bright, tropical sweetness and striking visual appeal. The flavor is vibrant and fruity—sweet with a refreshing tang—making them perfect for snacking, salads, garnishes, and market displays that need a pop of color.
The Brown Beng Cheng Heirloom Cherry Tomato is a rare, richly colored variety known for its deep, earthy sweetness and striking appearance. The flavor is bold and complex—sweet upfront with a smooth, savory depth that makes them unforgettable in salads, fresh snacking, and charcuterie boards.
The Potato Leaf Variegated Cheny Heirloom Cherry Tomato is one of the most visually striking cherry varieties you can grow—both the fruit and the plant are showpieces. The cherries themselves ripen to a warm golden‑yellow with a soft blush, offering a bright, sweet, lightly tangy flavor that’s perfect for snacking, salads, and market displays.
The Dwarf DW Beauty King is a compact, powerhouse beefsteak tomato that delivers full‑sized flavor on a manageable, patio‑friendly plant. This striking heirloom variety produces medium‑to‑large beefsteaks. The flavor is rich, sweet, and balanced with a mild acidity, making it ideal for slicing, sandwiches, caprese, and fresh summer plates. Despite its smaller stature, this dwarf variety is impressively productive, perfect for gardeners with limited space, raised beds, or container setups. The fruits have a meaty texture, minimal seeds, and excellent slicing quality.
The DW Russian Swirl is a compact dwarf heirloom that delivers full‑size beauty and flavor on a small, container‑friendly plant. This variety is prized for its dramatic bicolor marbling, dependable production, and rich, sweet flavor that rivals full‑sized indeterminate heirlooms. The flavor is sweet, fruity, and low‑acid, with a smooth, juicy texture and a bright finish that makes it excellent for fresh eating. It’s best for slicing, salads, and any dish where you want a visually striking, sweet bicolor tomato that shows off its marbled interior.
The DW Antho Pink Panther is a compact dwarf tomato that stands out immediately for its dramatic anthocyanin coloration and its surprisingly refined flavor. The flavor is bright and sweet with a gentle tang that keeps it lively without ever becoming sharp. It has a juicy, refreshing texture that makes it excellent for fresh eating, and the balance of sweetness and acidity gives it more personality than many dwarf varieties. It’s the kind of tomato you reach for when you want something visually striking but still clean and pleasant in taste.
DW Sweet Scarlett is a compact dwarf tomato that produces warm, richly colored fruit with an inviting, almost glowing appearance. The flavor is true to its name—sweet, smooth, and balanced. There’s a gentle acidity underneath that keeps the sweetness from becoming flat, but the overall impression is clean and easy, making it one of the most approachable dwarf varieties. It’s the kind of tomato you can eat straight from the vine without thinking, but it also performs beautifully in salads, sandwiches, and any fresh dish where a naturally sweet tomato makes the difference.
DW Dipper’s Delight is a compact dwarf tomato known for its playful shape, bright color, and surprisingly rich flavor for a small-fruited variety. The tomatoes develop a distinctive elongated, slightly curved form — almost like a miniature ladle — which gives the variety its name. The flavor is lively and sweet with a gentle acidity that adds brightness without overwhelming the palate. It has a clean, balanced taste that works beautifully for snacking, fresh eating, and any dish where a small, flavorful tomato can shine. Because of its shape and firmness, it’s also excellent for halving, roasting, or using in pasta dishes where you want a tomato that keeps its structure while still delivering full flavor.
DW Ditmarsher is a compact dwarf tomato that delivers an impressive amount of fruit for its size, producing clusters of small to medium round red tomatoes that ripen early and steadily. The flavor is bright, clean, and pleasantly tangy with a natural sweetness underneath, giving it a lively, garden‑fresh character. It’s not heavy or overly rich; instead, it offers a crisp, refreshing taste that makes it ideal for snacking, salads, and everyday fresh eating. Because the flesh is juicy but not soft, it holds up well when sliced and adds a vibrant, classic tomato note to any dish.
DW Melanie’s Ballet is a graceful and eye‑catching dwarf variety that produces small, beautifully shaped fruit with a lively, uplifting flavor. The flavor is bright, sweet, and lightly tangy, with a refreshing clarity that makes the fruit feel crisp and clean on the palate. It has a lively, almost sparkling quality — not heavy, not rich, but beautifully balanced in a way that keeps you reaching for another. This makes Melanie’s Ballet especially well‑suited for fresh eating, salads, and any dish where a gentle, sweet‑pink tomato can shine without being overshadowed by stronger flavors.
DW Sweet Sister Elle is a charming dwarf variety that produces soft, glowing pink fruit with a gentle sweetness and an inviting, almost comforting flavor profile. The flavor is sweet and mellow with a subtle brightness underneath, creating a balanced, easygoing taste that makes the fruit especially enjoyable for fresh eating. It doesn’t overwhelm the palate; instead, it offers a smooth, pleasant sweetness that feels clean and satisfying. This makes Sweet Sister Elle an excellent choice for salads, sandwiches, and simple fresh preparations where the tomato’s natural sweetness can shine without competition. Its texture is soft but not mushy, giving each slice a gentle, silky feel that works well in both casual and more delicate dishes.
DW Inca Jewels is a compact dwarf variety that produces a generous crop of small, glowing orange fruit with a warmth and brightness that immediately catches the eye. The flavor is sweet, rich, and surprisingly full for a small-fruited dwarf. It carries a natural sweetness that feels warm and mellow, balanced by just enough acidity to keep it lively. The result is a tomato that tastes bright without being sharp, sweet without being sugary, and consistently delicious whether eaten straight from the plant or added to fresh dishes. Its color and flavor make it especially appealing for salads, snacking, and any presentation where a burst of warm orange can elevate the plate.
Beefy Purple Bush is a compact determinate tomato that brings the rich, deep flavor of classic purple heirlooms into a tidy, manageable plant. The flavor is bold and full, offering the earthy sweetness and gentle smokiness that purple heirlooms are known for. It has a smooth, balanced acidity that keeps the richness from becoming heavy, creating a complex but approachable taste that works beautifully for fresh eating. The flesh is dense and meaty with just enough juiciness to feel satisfying, making it excellent for slicing, sandwiches, and any dish where a deep, savory tomato flavor can shine.
Cherry Falls is a compact dwarf tomato that produces a cascade of bright red cherry tomatoes on a plant small enough to fit almost anywhere. The flavor is lively and sweet with a clean, bright finish that makes the fruit especially enjoyable for snacking. It has the classic cherry‑tomato pop but with a slightly richer undertone that keeps it from tasting one‑note. The balance of sweetness and acidity makes it versatile enough for salads, fresh eating, and quick cooking, and its firmness helps it hold its shape when tossed into warm dishes or roasted lightly.
The Napoli Fiaschetto Heirloom Tomato is a classic Italian paste variety treasured for its rich flavor, dense flesh, and exceptional sauce‑making quality. Perfect for canning, roasting, slow‑cooking, and fresh pasta dishes. Their meaty texture and low water content make them a standout for anyone who wants a true traditional Italian paste tomato with unbeatable depth and aroma.
The Belmonte Fear Heirloom Roma/Paste Tomato is a striking, high‑intensity paste variety known for its deep color, dense flesh, and bold, concentrated flavor. The flesh is exceptionally thick and meaty with very low moisture, making it ideal for sauces, slow roasting, sun-drying, paste and reductions, & hearty stews. Flavor is where Belmonte Fear truly stands out: rich, savory, and deeply sweet, with an intensity that holds up even after long cooking. It’s the kind of paste tomato that produces a sauce so flavorful you barely need seasoning.
The Santa Maria Paste Heirloom Tomato is a powerhouse paste variety prized for its dense flesh, low moisture, and rich, old‑world flavor. Their shape is slightly tapered with a firm, meaty interior that makes them ideal for serious sauce makers. The flavor is concentrated and bold: savory, sweet, and intensely tomato‑forward, with a depth that holds up beautifully during long simmering. The flesh is thick and velvety with very few seeds, producing a naturally thick sauce without needing reduction. Perfect for sauces and gravies, canning, roasting, paste and reductions, & slow‑cooked dishes
The Orange Paste Heirloom Tomato is a standout among paste varieties, offering a rare combination of bright color, dense flesh, and naturally sweet flavor. The flesh is where Orange Paste truly excels: thick, meaty, low‑moisture, and velvety, with very few seeds. This produces a sauce that is naturally sweet, richly colored, and beautifully smooth without long reduction times. Perfect for bright, sweet sauces, roasting and caramelizing, paste and reductions, canning, soups and stews, & fresh slicing when you want low acidity. Flavor is sweet, fruity, and mild, with almost no sharpness—ideal for people who prefer a gentler, low‑acid tomato that still delivers depth.
The Livingston’s Gulf State Market tomato is a classic, reliable salad variety known for its smooth texture, balanced flavor, and consistent production. These medium‑sized, bright red tomatoes have a clean, mild sweetness with just enough acidity to make them perfect for everyday slicing, salads, sandwiches, and fresh summer dishes. The flesh is firm yet juicy, giving you that crisp, refreshing bite people expect from a true market‑style tomato.
The Fairy Tale Shine Heirloom Salad Tomato is a whimsical, beautifully patterned variety that looks like it stepped straight out of a storybook. The flavor is bright and lively: sweet upfront with a crisp, refreshing acidity, making it perfect for salads, snacking, charcuterie boards, and fresh summer bowls. The flesh is juicy yet firm, holding its shape beautifully when sliced.
The Kaleigh Anne Yellow Heirloom Salad Tomato is a bright, cheerful variety known for its sun‑gold skin, smooth texture, and clean, sweet flavor. The flavor is refreshingly light: sweet, mild, and low‑acid, with a crisp bite that makes them perfect for salads, snacking, charcuterie boards, and summer pasta dishes. The flesh is juicy yet firm, holding up beautifully when sliced or halved.
The Summer’s Best Heirloom Salad Tomato lives up to its name—this is the variety that tastes like peak July in every bite. The flavor is exactly what you want from a warm‑season salad tomato: sweet, juicy, and lively, with a refreshing acidity that makes each bite pop. The flesh is firm enough to slice cleanly yet juicy enough to burst with flavor—perfect for salads, snacking, bruschetta, grain bowls, and charcuterie.