New Yorker, Heirloom Tomato Seeds

New Yorker, Heirloom Tomato Seeds — The Cold-Tolerant Early Slicer for Northern Gardens

Developed over 100 years ago by Dr. Robinson in Geneva, New York, the New Yorker is the heirloom tomato built for northern gardeners who refuse to wait. This early-season slicing tomato grows on a compact bush and produces its crop in a concentrated month-long window — making it ideal for short growing seasons where every day counts. Fairly tolerant to cold, New Yorker is an excellent choice for northern areas where other varieties struggle to ripen before frost.

Determinate, 65 days. A proven heirloom with over a century of performance in challenging climates.

Why Grow New Yorker?

• 100+ year old heirloom — developed in Geneva, NY, proven in northern climates
• Cold-tolerant — excellent for northern areas and short growing seasons
• Early-season slicer — 65 days, one of the earlier determinate heirlooms
• Compact bush habit — manageable in small gardens and containers
• Concentrated production — ideal for canning and processing in a single batch
• Open-pollinated — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in fertile, well-draining soil. Transplant outdoors after all frost danger has passed, spacing plants 18–24 inches apart in full sun. Water consistently. Harvest when fruits are fully red and firm.

Days to maturity: 65 days
Packet size: ~25+ seeds
Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Determinate
Spacing: 18–24 inches
Origin: US (New York)
Sun: Full sun
USDA Zones: 3–12