10 Easy-to-Grow Tomatoes

10 Easy-to-Grow Tomatoes​

Dreaming of tasting delicious, home-grown tomatoes without spending hours maintaining them? Good news! Some varieties of heirloom tomatoes are not only delicious but also easy to grow, even for beginners. These varieties, selected for their hardiness, unique flavor, and adaptability, are perfect for enriching your garden. Here’s our selection of the 10 best easy-to-grow tomatoes for abundant and flavorful harvests.

Keep in mind that cherry tomatoes are generally less resource-intensive to produce. Compared to larger and more delicate varieties, cherry tomatoes adapt well to different climates and often require less care.

1. Barry’s Crazy Cherry

​ Barry’s Crazy  is a white/yellow cherry tomato that stands out with its abundant clusters and sweet taste. It’s a “Multiflora” type, meaning it produces clusters of 50 to 200 fruits (depending on the variety). Highly productive, it’s ideal for gardeners seeking easy-to-grow tomatoes. This variety is hardy, requires little maintenance, and can be grown in pots or in the ground.

Why choose it?

For its ease of cultivation and high yield of fruits, perfect for salads or snacking.

2. Rose Quartz Multiflora

​ Rose Quartz multiflora is another Multiflora cherry tomato with a fruity, sweet flavor. With its tender pink color, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Easy to grow, this hardy variety has an excellent fruit set (the ability to turn flowers into fruit). With clusters of 50 to 100 fruits, you’ll have plenty of tomatoes all summer long.

Why choose it?

It’s perfect for beginner gardeners looking for an easy-to-care-for and highly productive tomato.

3. Blush

​ Blush is an elongated yellow tomato with pink streaks, very attractive in salads. Its thin skin and sweet taste make it a favorite for those who enjoy sweet and fruity tomatoes. It’s also highly robust—typically one of the first to ripen and one of the last to fade at the end of the season.

Why choose it?

Ideal for those wanting a hardy and decorative tomato, perfect for brightening up dishes.

4. Petit Moineau

​ Petit Moineau is a mini tomato that’s very easy to grow and particularly resistant. With its small size, it adapts well to compact spaces, such as balconies or pots. Despite its small size, it produces numerous red fruits with a slightly tangy taste. Kids love to snack on these tiny treats (but we think they’re best Gnocchi tomatoes)

Why choose it?

Perfect for small spaces and for gardeners seeking simplicity. It requires no pruning.

5. Barbaniaka

​ Barbaniaka is a small heirloom tomato that yields juicy, tasty red fruits. Hardy and resistant to temperature fluctuations, this variety is suitable for gardens of all sizes.

Why choose it?

For its hardiness and intense flavor, reminiscent of heirloom tomatoes. It also self-seeds easily year after year.

6. Violet Jasper

​ Violet Jasper  is a purple tomato with green marbling, highly decorative both in the garden and on the plate. This variety is sturdy, with perfect fruit set, producing sweet, juicy fruits. It adapts to various conditions and requires minimal maintenance, making it an excellent choice for amateur gardeners.

Why choose it?

For its unique appearance, ease of cultivation, productivity, and striking look.

7. Taïga

​ Taïga is a very hardy Canadian variety that produces green fruits with a slight coppery tint when ripe. It’s sturdy and easy to grow, making it an excellent option for beginner gardeners. Its juicy fruits with a rich flavor are perfect for summer salads and dishes.

Why choose it?

For its ease of cultivation, incredible flavor, early ripening, and the added color it brings to salads. Plus, it has potato-leaf foliage.

8. Rose de Berne

La Rose de Berne is a pink tomato famous for its tender flesh and sweet taste. It’s highly resilient and adapts easily to different growing conditions. Its delicious heirloom flavor and low-maintenance requirements make it a must-have, not just for beginners.

Why choose it?

For its unique sweet taste and robustness, which make it easy to grow.

9. La Cadero

La Cadero est une tomate charnue aux fruits d’un bleu très sombre avec l’intérieur rouges, bien juteux, et d’une grande richesse gustative. Elle est particulièrement robuste. C’est une de nos tomates bleues préférée.

Why choose it?

It’s ideal for gardens in all climates and for those who want blue tomatoes that are flavorful.

10. Sabre Ukrainien

​ Sabre Ukrainien is a horn-shaped tomato that produces elongated, meaty fruits (similar to San Marzano), ideal for sauces and preserves. It’s easy to grow and highly resistant to .blossom end rot.

Why choose it?

For its culinary versatility and natural resistance, which simplifies maintenance and boosts yield (compared to other elongated tomatoes).

Bonus : Golden Bumble Bee

​ Golden Bumble Bee is a yellow/orange cherry tomato with fine red streaks, adding a bright touch to your dishes. Very resilient and easy to grow, it’s perfect for gardeners of all levels, even those with limited space.

This variety was developed by Fred Hempel, who dedicated part of his life to creating heirloom varieties suited for commercial farming. Most of his creations (green bumble bee, sunrise bumble bee, purple bumble bee, blush  « tiger ») are beautiful, tasty, and productive.

 Why choose it?

For its ease of cultivation, XXL yield, and decorative appeal in both the garden and on the plate.

Conclusion

These 10 easy-to-grow tomato varieties are ideal for amateur and experienced gardeners looking to enjoy abundant, flavorful harvests with minimal effort. By growing heirloom tomato seeds, you choose hardy, adaptable varieties that perform well in diverse climates. Whether you have a balcony or a large garden, you’re sure to find a variety that suits your needs. Don’t wait to enrich your garden with tasty, easy-to-grow tomatoes!