ARMENIAN (ARMENIAN) — a variety from Armenia, featured in the “Seed Savers” yearbook in 1991. Large fruits, approximately 300 grams on average, with the largest reaching up to one kilogram. These are beefsteak-type tomatoes, generally round, flattened, and ribbed at the top, though some may appear slightly heart-shaped. Each cluster holds 3 to 4 fruits. The stem scar is wide and deep, and the blossom end is uneven, often with a wavy indentation.

The skin has a striking bicolor pattern — orange-yellow with red streaks. The flesh is yellow with red marbling, seed content is low, and the flavor is sweet but more pronounced than in other bicolors. A mid-season, beloved variety by many. The fruit shape is round and flattened. The plant reaches 1.5 meters in open ground, with strong stems and clusters of 3–5 fruits weighing up to 500 grams.

It is productive and bears fruit throughout the season until frost; the last fruits tend to be smaller than those from the first clusters. This is a tall, mid-season, high-yielding variety that is tolerant of high temperatures and limited watering. The fruits are large, pink-orange, beautiful, with a fairly thick skin. From late August, like many other bicolors, the fruit's color gradually turns redder inside and out.

FEATURES OF THE ARMENIAN VARIETY

Very juicy, meaty, multi-chambered, tender, buttery, sweet, and extremely flavorful. A truly unique fruit! This is a variety that should be grown simply for pleasure. In the 2018 and 2019 seasons, the fruits were smaller than in 2017, but overall yield was higher. The flavor, as always, was excellent. Once you try this variety, you'll want to keep it in your collection forever.

The yellow-orange color of the flesh indicates a high β-carotene content, which, according to doctors, helps prevent cancer and other diseases. So, yellow and orange tomatoes are not only delicious but also very healthy. The taste is unmatched — incredibly juicy and sweet even for a bicolor, with a beautiful interior and a melt-in-your-mouth unforgettable flavor! Highly recommended for all lovers of sweet tomato varieties.

OTHER VARIETIES FROM ARMENIA

Armenia has a rich tradition of tomato cultivation, and its climate supports the growth of flavorful and well-textured varieties. Here are some popular Armenian tomato varieties:

• Armenian Pink – One of the most popular varieties in Armenia. This large pink tomato has juicy flesh and a sweet taste, ideal for fresh salads and slicing.

• Armenian Apricot – A bicolor variety with bright yellow-orange fruits, sweet and fragrant. Often used fresh and for preservation.

• Byurakani – A red, mid-season tomato originating from Armenia’s mountainous regions. Its fruits are dense and meaty, perfect for processing and canning.

• Shenavor – A large-fruited red tomato with a pleasant sweet-and-sour flavor. Great for fresh eating and sauce preparation.

• Armenian Black – This dark-fruited variety is prized for its rich flavor with mild sweetness and spice. Round, firm fruits with thin skins, perfect for salads and pickling.

• Armenian Yellow – A bright yellow tomato with juicy, sweet flesh. Noted for high yields and disease resistance. Often used in salads and as a garnish.

• Knarik – A small tomato mainly grown in southern Armenia. It has juicy, sweet flesh and is often used as a side or for canning.

BUY ARMENIAN TOMATO SEEDS

These tomato varieties are an important part of Armenian cuisine and culture, cultivated both for home use and export.