Tomatoes: Sandwiches and Slicing

This collection brings together standout slicing tomato varieties for gardeners who love to grow what they cook. From heirloom beefsteaks with old-fashioned flavor to dependable hybrid favorites, these tomatoes are made for thick-cut summer eating on BLTs to burgers.

Sandwiches & SlicingGarden Tomato Variety for Sandwiches

Big, juicy, and built for the ultimate BLT.

Abraham Lincoln

Type: Indeterminate, Heirloom
Days to maturity: 90
Why foodies love it: Large, meaty, flavorful, and consistently produces huge crops. This 8 oz. variety has thick flesh, a small seed core, and great old-fashioned flavor.

Amana Orange

Type: Determinate, Heirloom
Days to maturity: 90
Why foodies love it: Large 1–2 lb. light orange beefsteaks with a mild, sweet, tropical flavor and low acid content.

Arkansas Traveler

Type: Indeterminate, Heirloom
Days to maturity: 85
Why foodies love it: Deep pink 6–8 oz. fruit with excellent sweet/tart flavor and good crack resistance.

Aunt Lou’s Underground Railroad

Type: Indeterminate, Heirloom
Days to maturity: 75
Why foodies love it: Juicy, dark pink tomatoes with tangy flavor and a rich heirloom story.

Beefmaster

Type: Indeterminate, Hybrid
Days to maturity: 80
Why foodies love it: Huge, meaty, succulent fruits with rich old-fashioned flavor and very few seeds.

Better Boy

Type: Indeterminate, Hybrid
Days to maturity: 72
Why foodies love it: The classic rich-flavored slicing tomato with dependable heavy yields.

Better Bush

Type: Determinate, Hybrid
Days to maturity: 68
Why foodies love it: Compact plant with bright red 4-inch fruits and rich, delicious flavor; also excellent for patios.

Big Boy

Type: Indeterminate, Hybrid
Days to maturity: 78
Why foodies love it: Up to one-pound fruits with full meaty flavor and classic sandwich-ready texture.

Big Dwarf

Type: Determinate, Heirloom
Days to maturity: 90
Why foodies love it: Medium dark pink fruits with rich, delicious flavor on productive compact plants.

Big Zac

Type: Indeterminate, Heirloom
Days to maturity: 80
Why foodies love it: Giant meaty tomatoes, typically 1–2 lbs., with rich flavor and dramatic plate appeal.

Black Beauty

Type: Indeterminate, Heirloom
Days to maturity: 80
Why foodies love it: One of the darkest tomatoes available with deep red flesh and savory, earthy flavor.

Black Krim

Type: Indeterminate, Heirloom
Days to maturity: 90
Why foodies love it: Intensely flavorful slicer with earthy tones and notes of sweetness.

Brandywine Pink

Type: Indeterminate, Heirloom
Days to maturity: 90
Why foodies love it: Large pink fruit with the sweet/acid balance that tomato lovers chase all season.

Brandywine Red

Type: Indeterminate, Heirloom
Days to maturity: 80
Why foodies love it: Beefsteak-style fruit with excellent flavor and a sweet, acidic balance.

Brandywine True Black

Type: Indeterminate, Heirloom
Days to maturity: 90
Why foodies love it: Dusky red-brown fruit with smoky, rich, savory flavor.

Bush Champion II

Type: Determinate, Hybrid
Days to maturity: 65
Why foodies love it: Compact, patio-friendly plants with bright red fruits and easy summer slicing appeal.

BushSteak

Type: Determinate, Hybrid
Days to maturity: 65
Why foodies love it: Compact patio tomato with 8–12 oz. fruits and excellent flavor.

Cherokee Purple

Type: Indeterminate, Heirloom
Days to maturity: 80
Why foodies love it: Dusky rose-purple fruit with rich red flesh and cult-favorite heirloom flavor.

Chef’s Choice Orange

Type: Indeterminate, Hybrid
Days to maturity: 75
Why foodies love it: Sweet, juicy orange beefsteak with few seeds, firm flesh, and standout color.

Delicious

Type: Indeterminate, Heirloom
Days to maturity: 77
Why foodies love it: Frequently over a pound, meaty, sweet, and mild with very few seeds.

German Johnson Pink

Type: Indeterminate, Heirloom
Days to maturity: 80
Why foodies love it: Huge, low-acid pink heirloom with rich, old-fashioned flavor.

Green Zebra

Type: Indeterminate, Heirloom
Days to maturity: 75
Why foodies love it: Small-to-medium striped fruit with a bright, zesty flavor that wakes up sandwiches and platters.

Lemon Boy

Type: Indeterminate, Hybrid
Days to maturity: 72
Why foodies love it: Mild sweet lemon-yellow fruits that add color and contrast to sandwich boards.

Lemon Boy Plus

Type: Indeterminate, Hybrid
Days to maturity: 72
Why foodies love it: Improved disease resistance plus the bright mild flavor shoppers love in yellow slicers.

Mortgage Lifter

Type: Indeterminate, Heirloom
Days to maturity: 85
Why foodies love it: Legendary large pink beefsteak with hefty fruits and deep, rich flavor.

Mr. Stripey

Type: Indeterminate, Heirloom
Days to maturity: 80
Why foodies love it: Beautiful low-acid bicolor tomatoes with sweet flavor and eye-catching striping.

Park’s Whopper

Type: Indeterminate, Hybrid
Days to maturity: 68
Why foodies love it: Large, smooth, crack-resistant fruits with classic tomato flavor.

Paul Robeson

Type: Indeterminate, Heirloom
Days to maturity: 90
Why foodies love it: Smoky, sweet, complex mahogany fruits that turn a tomato sandwich into a talking point.

Pineapple

Type: Indeterminate, Heirloom
Days to maturity: 85
Why foodies love it: Huge bicolor beefsteaks are famous for their sweet, fruity flavor and stunning slices.

Porterhouse

Type: Indeterminate, Hybrid
Days to maturity: 80
Why foodies love it: Massive meaty beefsteaks with strong old-fashioned flavor.

Purple Boy

Type: Indeterminate, Hybrid
Days to maturity: 80
Why foodies love it: Deep dusky fruits with rich flavor and smooth texture.

Red Snapper

Type: Determinate, Hybrid
Days to maturity: 75
Why foodies love it: Large, bright red tomatoes with old-fashioned flavor and crack resistance.

Rose

Type: Indeterminate, Heirloom
Days to maturity: 80
Why foodies love it: Pink heirloom known for rich, balanced flavor and beautiful sandwich-ready slices.

Scarlet Red

Type: Determinate, Hybrid
Days to maturity: 62
Why foodies love it: Early smooth red fruit with balanced flavor and dependable slicing appeal.

Sunpeach

Type: Indeterminate, Hybrid
Days to maturity: 75
Why foodies love it: Distinctive pink fruits with rich flavor, vigor, and juicy bite.

Super Beefsteak

Type: Indeterminate, Hybrid
Days to maturity: 80
Why foodies love it: Large beefsteaks with meaty texture and full tomato flavor.

Taxi

Type: Determinate, Heirloom
Days to maturity: 68
Why foodies love it: Bright yellow fruits with mild flavor and smooth texture for cheerful summer sandwiches.

Whopper Improved

Type: Indeterminate, Hybrid
Days to maturity: 70
Why foodies love it: Large, flavorful fruits with strong performance and easy-to-use in sandwiches.

Yellow Brandywine

Type: Indeterminate, Heirloom
Days to maturity: 90
Why foodies love it: Golden heirloom with creamy texture and rich, sweet flavor.

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