🌿 PLUM TOMATOES: WHY THEY’RE LOVED AND HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST VARIETIES.

In the KING seed catalog you’ll find a variety of plum tomatoes from different parts of the world. These varieties are easy to recognize by their elongated shape that resembles a plum — that’s exactly where they get their name. Plum tomatoes have become favorites among gardeners thanks to their meaty flesh, low seed count, and versatile use — from fresh salads to the tastiest homemade preserves. What makes plum varieties so good, what are their growing features, and which tried-and-true options should you plant this season? Let’s find out!

✅ WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT PLUM VARIETIES

  • 🍅 Convenient shape and dense flesh. These tomatoes are easy to slice, they hardly leak juice, and they hold their shape perfectly. This makes them indispensable for canning and drying.
  • 🍯 Rich, balanced flavor. Plum tomatoes are usually slightly sweet with a mild tang. They’re excellent for sauces, paste, and ketchup.
  • 🌱 Great shelf life and transportability. Thanks to their firm skins they crack less often and store well for a long time.
  • 🥫 Versatility. Plums are used for making paste, tomato juice, appetizers, or served fresh in salads and as a side to meat dishes.

🌱 GROWING FEATURES OF PLUM TOMATOES

✔️ Plant them in sunny spots — this way the fruits will be denser and tastier.
✔️ Don’t forget to stake and tie up the plants on time: many plum varieties are indeterminate and grow tall.
✔️ Watch your watering — moderate watering and loosening the soil help prevent fruit cracking.
✔️ Feed with potassium and phosphorus for better ripening and sweeter taste.

🍅 BEST PLUM TOMATO VARIETIES

In the KING catalog you’ll find trusted and rare “plums” — here are some gardeners’ favorites:

  • San Marzano. The legendary Italian plum, ideal for pasta and pizza. Long, dense fruits with rich flavor. Few seeds, high yields.

  • Roma VF. Classic American variety. Compact bushes, red fruits weighing 70–100 g. Very meaty, stores well. Resistant to fusarium and verticillium wilt.

  • Polish Linguisa. Heirloom from Poland, similar to Opalka but with even longer, sweeter fruits. Tall plants, staking needed.

  • Amish Paste. An Amish heirloom from the USA. Large, heart-shaped or plum-shaped fruits, meaty and tender. Great for salads and canning.

  • Speckled Roman. An unusual plum with red-and-gold stripes. Balanced flavor, tall plants. Perfect for colorful winter preserves.

  • Principe Borghese. Famous Italian variety for drying. Small, dense fruits grow in clusters. Ideal for sun-drying and pickling.

  • Yellow Plum. Small yellow plums — a great accent for salads. Dense, sweet, stores well.

  • Black Plum. Beautiful dark brown tomato with a rich, slightly wine-like taste. Medium-sized, versatile.

  • Cream Sausage. An unusual plum with creamy-white fruits. Compact bushes, no pruning needed. Flavor is mild and sweet.

  • Plum Regal F1. Modern hybrid. Fruits are uniform, firm, with good shelf life. Very disease resistant.

  • Hungarian Heart. Sometimes classed as a large oxheart, but often has plum-shaped fruits too. Large, meaty fruits up to 400–500 g.

  • Viva Italia. Hybrid plum with perfect shape and high solids content. A farmer favorite for stable yields.

  • Heinz 1370. Industrial variety. Small bright red plums, great for processing and tomato juice.

  • Orange Banana. An unusual orange plum. Long fruits, sweet and fragrant. Look great in salads and jars.

  • Purple Russian. Rare “Purple Russian Plum.” Color ranges from purple to burgundy, sweet flavor with fruity notes.

  • Rio Grande. A very popular plum variety for open ground. Medium red fruits, determinate plant, very easy to care for.

  • Blue Cream Berries. Mini plum with an anthocyanin blush. Striking look, sweet taste, great fresh.

  • Il Pantano Romanesco. Rare Italian variety, large dense, oval fruits. Rich, full flavor.

  • Plum Lemon (Yellow Egg). Egg-shaped and bright yellow. Firm flesh, sweet-tart flavor. Great for pickling.

🛒 WHERE TO BUY GOOD PLUM TOMATOES

✅ Buy seeds from trusted suppliers and collectors — that way you’ll get true-to-type tomatoes with no surprises.
✅ Read reviews, check seed freshness, and don’t hesitate to ask sellers questions.
✅ In the KING catalog you’ll find plum tomatoes for every taste — from classics to rare collector’s types.

Plant plums — and enjoy delicious, beautiful, and versatile tomatoes straight from your garden! 🌿🍅✨