Description of rare collectible tomato varieties from Valentina Redko, new for 2025

Tomatoes from collector Valentina Vladimirovna Redko are extremely popular and considered rare in the domestic market. Her collection currently includes over 1,700 varieties, including those suitable for both open-air and protected cultivation. The fruits vary in flavor, color, shape, and ripening time, but each one is worthy of its place in the garden.

The best tomato varieties for open ground

Redko's premium tomato seeds must be ordered in advance. Orders typically close by the end of December or early January, so gardeners should select the right variety and place a seed delivery order well in advance.

Turbojet

The plant is determinate, with a maximum height of up to 0.5 m. Ripening period is early. The tomato is unpretentious and does not require the removal of side shoots. The bush is almost entirely covered with tomatoes. The maximum fruit weight is 80 g. When ripe, they become fleshy and red, with a very pleasant classic flavor. They are recommended for both preserving and preparing culinary masterpieces, as well as for eating fresh.

Brown sugar

An indeterminate bush with a mid-season harvest. The plant is tall, so it requires timely staking and removal of side shoots. The highest yield is achieved when forming into 2 stems. Each square yields up to 7 kg of tomatoes. When ripe, they take on a distinctive brown color and a cuboid shape. The maximum fruit weight is 150 g. The flavor is unique and pleasant, and it shines in fresh salads and sauces.

Grandma's

This is a hobby variety, so it's distributed exclusively by collectors. It boasts record-breaking yields. It's a tall, indeterminate tomato. Its maximum weight has reached 0.6 kg. When ripe, it turns a classic red color. The flavor is balanced, sweet and sour. If overwatered, the fruits may crack. The plant requires regular and timely support and staking.

Dad

An early indeterminate tomato. The plant is tall and requires trellising or support, staking, and removal of side shoots. The tomatoes are heart-shaped and weigh up to 350 g. The skin is thin, and the flavor profile makes them a dessert variety. When ripe, they turn a rich pink. A single square meter can yield up to 17 kg of fruit, provided recommended cultivation practices are followed.

Banana legs

Thanks to a video posted online, this variety became a real hit of the 2025 gardening season. Gardeners were eager to achieve record yields of the delicious yellow fruits, and some achieved stunning results. This mid-season, semi-determinate tomato is highly productive. It reaches a maximum height of 1 m and does not require side shoots.

The fruits resemble elongated cream in shape and turn golden when ripe. Each tomato weighs up to 80 g. The flavor has a distinctive citrus note. Tomatoes do not crack even in high humidity and are widely used for whole-fruit canning. Each bush yields up to 5 kg of fruit with excellent characteristics.

nobleman

A large-fruited dessert tomato with a mid-season ripening period. The plant is determinate, reaching a maximum height of 0.8 m. Side shoots must be removed. The fruits are heart-shaped and turn crimson when ripe. They can weigh up to 0.5 kg. The flesh is sweet, there are few seeds, and the flavor is pleasant.

The disadvantage is that tomatoes crack when exposed to excess moisture, and they are also not suitable for long-term storage.

Diva

A cluster-type variety with early ripening fruit. The determinate plant grows up to 1.2 m tall. A cluster produces up to 7 tomatoes, and a single plant can contain up to 8 clusters. Side shoots must be removed and tied. The tomatoes are heart-shaped, turning bright red when ripe, and weigh up to 130 g. They do not crack even in excess soil moisture and have excellent flavor characteristics for a hybrid. Each square meter yields up to 18 kg of fruit. This variety has increased resistance to pathogens and produces fruit even in unfavorable summer weather conditions.

Lyubasha

An ultra-early tomato variety with high yields and low maintenance. The plant reaches a maximum height of 1 m. It requires timely staking, support, and removal of side shoots. The fruits are round, very firm, and when ripe, they become bright red, fleshy, and delicious. They weigh up to 130 g. They are characterized by good transportability. The tomatoes do not crack even in high humidity conditions. Fruit production is uniform. The plant has increased resistance to infections and viruses.

A pickling miracle

A determinate, cluster-type tomato with early ripening fruit. The maximum height of a mature plant reaches 0.8 m. No side shoots are required. The tomatoes are oval-shaped, plum-shaped, and firm, developing a rich red color when ripe. They have a pleasant, balanced flavor. This tomato is characterized by increased resistance to fungal diseases.

High-yielding varieties for open areas

Owners of small garden plots want to get as much harvest from them as possible.

Therefore, they opt for tomato varieties that are characterized by high yields and produce fruit even in unfavorable conditions.

Mongolian dwarf

A superdeterminate tomato with high yields that requires no side shoots. Ripening is early. The bush reaches a maximum height of 0.3 m and a width of up to 1 m. Staking is neither necessary nor recommended. The fruits are attractive and round, turning bright red when ripe, and weighing up to 200 g. The flavor is classic tomato. The harvest is used for pickling and fresh consumption. Even in unfavorable summer weather, the tomato produces abundantly without losing its flavor. Seeds are distributed exclusively by collectors.

Shar Pei

This variety has a late ripening period. The plant is indeterminate and tall. It produces pear-shaped fruits with distinct ribbing. When ripe, they turn a rich pink color. The flavor is classic, with a slight tartness. Yields are excellent. These tomatoes are used for whole-fruit canning.

The best tomato varieties for greenhouses

The renowned collector Valentina Redko has many varieties of tomatoes suitable for growing in greenhouses.

Grandma's secret

An indeterminate tomato with high yields. Ripening time is average. This tomato will definitely appeal to lovers of large-fruited varieties. It requires timely staking and removal of side shoots. The fruits are flat-round, fleshy, high in sugar, and have an excellent flavor. When ripe, they turn a crimson red. They are excellent for making juice. Each bush yields over 5 kg of fruit.

Pineapple

A disease-resistant and relatively rare tomato variety. It ripens early and is an indeterminate variety. Fruits can reach a maximum weight of 0.8 kg. The unusual coloring gives tomatoes have an external resemblance to pineapplesThe flavor characteristics are also unique, with distinct fruity notes and a subtle citrus aroma. The flesh is firm.

Evpator

A tomato with unlimited growth and a mid-season harvest. It requires the removal of side shoots and timely staking. It has good resistance to diseases. The fruits are round, very firm, and attractive, turning bright red when ripe. They have excellent flavor. They do not crack even in waterlogged soil and are widely used for canning. They weigh 150 g.

King of Kings

A large-fruited, mid-late-ripening tomato with an indeterminate bush type that reaches a height of 180 cm. It requires timely staking and regular watering and fertilization. The fruits are large, reaching a maximum weight of 1.5 kg, fleshy, high in sugar, and have an excellent flavor. When ripe, they turn bright red and firm. Each bush yields 5 kg of high-quality fruit. Seeds are distributed exclusively by collectors.

Honey

A high-yielding tomato with an indeterminate plant type and a mid-season ripening period. It requires the removal of side shoots and timely staking. The ribbed fruits, up to 0.4 kg in weight, are dark pink in color, and very fleshy. They have excellent flavor. Each square meter yields up to 15 kg of fruit. The sweetness of the tomatoes depends on the amount of sunlight they receive. Fertilizing is essential.

Stellate sturgeon

A mid-season dessert tomato with an indeterminate bush up to 180 cm tall. Requires proper pruning and timely staking. Heart-shaped tomatoes weigh up to 0.5 kg and have a raspberry-red color. They are suitable for making sauces and juices, as well as for fresh consumption.

Varieties of low-growing tomatoes

For gardeners who prefer low-growing tomatoes and don't like the hassle of staking them, Valentina Redko's collection includes short varieties. The following are considered the best:

• Alenka;
• Aysan;
• Andreyka;
• Lucky;
• Gazpacho;
• Gaia;
• Summer resident;
• Yellow delicacy;
• Paradise;
• Hermitage.

They not only have excellent yields, but also excellent taste and marketability, and do not require much attention or special care.

Tall crops

Tall tomatoes typically have a long fruiting period and produce large fruits. The time and effort spent on staking and care is well worth the abundant and delicious harvest. The best tall varieties in Valentina Redko's collection are:

• Tsarskoye Selo;
• Dabi;
• Academician Sakharov;
• Bulgarian pearls;
• Bull honey;
• Valentina Tereshkova;
• Giant of Kuban;
• Havana cigar;
• Table;
• Golden Canary;
• Goldfish.

A collection of rare tomato seeds from Valentina Redko

Valentina Redko also has exotic, rare tomato varieties in her collection (with anthocyanin, pubescent). Representatives of these include:

• Amethyst Javel;
• Basque Blue;
• Blue gold;
• Yellow target;
• Golden Tiger;
• Indigo Rose;
• Lutiescent;
• Fluffy Blue Jay;
• Peach;
• Primari Color;
• Blue fire;
• Dark Galaxy;
• Black shadow.

Reviews about them are mixed. Gardeners agree that these varieties have many advantages, but growing them requires experience and skill. The plants require care and comfortable growing conditions.

New varieties released in 2025

In 2025, Valentina Redko's collection was expanded with new tomato varieties. Examples of these new arrivals include:

• Dwarf Beauty King;
• Wild Spudlif;
• Firebird is sweet;
• Fidget Tom Red;
• Red Romanian Dwarf;
• Lemon ice;
• Wrinkled night;
• Sarandipiti.

You will be able to evaluate their advantages and disadvantages after the end of the summer season.