Tomato'Rama is our celebration of everything tomato. We have hand-selected over 70 unique varieties of tomatoes specifically for this event—from sweet cherries and flavorful slicers to rare heirlooms you won't find anywhere else.
Stay tuned as we announce more information and unveil Watson’s 2026 Tomato of the Year. A variety that offers the fantastic flavor, yield, and success in our unique climate.
2026 Tomato of the Year
Pink Berkley Tie Dye
This standout heirloom beefsteak is known for its striking marbled coloring and exceptional flavor, offering a rich, sweet, and slightly tangy profile that makes it a favorite for fresh eating. With strong growth and reliable production, it’s a variety that performs just as beautifully in the garden as it does on the plate.
Available in-store only at all locations
Special Deals
Special Espoma deal for Tomato’Rama: Buy a bag of Land & Sea with a bag of Tomato Tone and get five dollars off.
Available in-store only at all locations
Sneak Peak
Here's just a few of the 70+ varieties we’re bringing in for this 9-day event. These will only be available in store, so mark your calendars and plan your visit.
Striped German
Yellow and red marbled fruit with a sweet complex, fruity flavor. Excellent for slicing & canning.
* Heirloom
* Indeterminant
* Beefsteak
* 78 - 90 days maturity
Costoluto Genovese
Rich, tangy, and sweet. Intensely flavorful. Ideal for sauces, canning and slicing.
* Heirloom
* Indeterminant
* Beefsteak
* 80 - 90 days maturity
Chocolate Cherry
Sweet, complex, and slightly smokey.
* Heirloom
* Indeterminant
* Cherry
* 70 - 75 days maturity
From the Archives
Mr. Watson's Favorite Tomatoes
Since Mr. Watson’s passing in 2023, we’ve loved hearing stories from longtime gardeners who still remember the tomato varieties he recommended over the years. These were a few of his personal favorites, chosen for flavor, reliability, and garden performance.
Big Beef
Rich balanced flavor with dependable production and strong disease resistance.
75–80 Days
Brandywine
A beloved heirloom with large pink fruit and classic old-fashioned tomato flavor.
80–100 Days
Cherokee Purple
Rich, sweet, smoky flavor with beautiful deep dusky coloring.
80–85 Days
Yellow Brandywine
Golden-yellow heirloom with sweet, low-acid flavor and large beefsteak fruit.
80–90 Days
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