If you’re a tomato-head, this is the episode for you!

We dive into the world of tomatoes with Don Shor from Redwood Barn Nursery in Davis, California. We discuss our favorite tomato varieties to plant for the 2025 gardening season. What’s new and intriguing? What’s old and good? Plus, Don has tips for choosing reliable varieties if you are new to tomato gardening, as well as good advice to get those young plants off to a healthier start. It’s Episode 383, The 2025 Tomato Preview Show!

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Pictured: The Rugby tomato

Links:

“Beyond the Garden Basics” Newsletter (Mar. 14 edition features more about tomatoes)

Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/

What is “Breaker Stage” for tomatoes? (from the Farmer Fred Rant blog page)

TOMATO CATALOGS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:

Wild Boar Farms

Seeds ’n Such

Tomato Fest

Johnny’s Selected Seeds

Burpee

Seminis Seeds

Tomato Growers Supply Co.

Totally Tomatoes

Norfolk Healthy Produce (The Purple Tomato)

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