Tomato Varieties and Spring Planting

Although winter seems endless this year I am happy to say that the countdown to spring has started in my home and there are only 25 days to go.

When I think about spring a few things immediately pop into mind:

1. Shamrock shakes- a guilty March pleasure
2. Cadbury creme eggs for Easter
3. Tomato seed planting indoors - getting ready for a fabulous summer garden in my backyard


I decided to visit my favorite little shop, Red River General Store in Winnipeg that carries a wonderful selection of seeds. I purchased some new varieties that I have never planted or tasted.

Tomato Dr. Wyche's Yellow
Each 1 lb tomato has a smooth texture and glowing tangerine orange color. Tropical and sweet.

Tomato Pink Accordian
This unique and stunning ruffled pink fruit is semi-hollow and perfect for stuffing. It is sweet and mild.

Tomato Ananas Noire
This multi-colored smooth 1 1/2 lb tomato is bight green with red streaks. It is sweet and smoky with a hint of citrus.

White Wonder Tomato
This is a medium large tomato with creamy white flesh and extremely sweet taste.

Tomato Paul Robeson
This tomato apparently has a cult following among tomato connoisseurs. It was named after a Russian singer Paul Robeson. The flavor is sweet and smoky.


Although I am a beginner when it comes to gardening I am hopeful that all my new seeds will flourish into wonderful tomatoes that I can use in many recipes to come this summer. Salads, sauces, sandwiches, pickled tomato, stuffed tomatoes....the options will be endless if I can achieve a perfect tomato garden.

 If you have any gardening tips that can assist me in growing the perfect tomatoes I would love to hear from you! I would also like to know if you have tasted any of the above tomato varieties and have recipes you would like to share.    Please feel free to comment below and add your blog link, advice or recipes into the below section.