Which Tomato Varieties Should You Start With? Our Best-Sellers — Plus What's New

Choosing the right tomato variety can feel overwhelming — there are hundreds of options, each with different growth habits, disease resistance profiles, and fruit characteristics. At Paramount Seeds, we let the data do the talking. Here are the varieties our customers keep coming back to, plus the exciting new additions worth putting on your radar.

Beefsteak Tomatoes: The Workhorses of the Greenhouse

Beefsteak varieties dominate our best-seller list, and for good reason — they deliver large, uniform fruit with the yield consistency that commercial and serious home growers demand.

Geronimo F1 is still a very popular variety. It's a reliable, high-yielding beefsteak with excellent shelf life, strong plant vigor, and broad disease resistance. If you're starting with one beefsteak variety, Geronimo is the benchmark.

Rebelski (DRW 7749) F1 is a close second and a favorite among growers who want a slightly softer, more flavorful fruit profile without sacrificing productivity. It performs exceptionally well in both heated and unheated greenhouse environments.

Inspired F1 (DRTH5013) rounds out the top beefsteak picks.

Other proven beefsteak performers include Kivu F1, Ferreira F1, Touche F1, Tycoon F1 (TY), Bigdena F1, and Torero F1 — each with distinct strengths in disease resistance, fruit size, or climate adaptability.

Cherry Tomatoes: High Demand, High Reward

Cherry tomatoes are among the most popular categories with consumers, and our sales reflect that grower demand.

Favorita F1 is our top cherry variety — a classic for a reason. It produces long trusses of sweet, crack-resistant fruit and has proven itself across a wide range of growing conditions. If you're new to cherry tomatoes, start here.

Sakura F1 is another consistent performer, beloved for its exceptional flavor and attractive, uniform fruit. Sun Gold F1 brings something different — its distinctive orange color and intensely sweet flavor make it a standout at farmers markets and in specialty produce.

For growers looking to diversify, Tomagellow F1 (yellow), Cocoa Brown F1 (chocolate), Ruby Crush F1, and Toronjina F1 round out a visually striking and commercially appealing cherry lineup.

Roma Tomatoes: Steady Demand, Reliable Returns

Rimrock F1 leads our roma category with excellent disease resistance and firm, uniform fruit ideal for both fresh market and processing. Granadero F1 (untreated) and Shanty F1 (TY) are also strong performers, with Shanty offering the added benefit of TYLCV resistance. Pony Express is a solid open-field option for non-greenhouse growers.

New Varieties Worth Watching

Our newest tomato additions reflect where the industry is heading — particularly around ToBRFV (Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus) resistance, which is becoming a non-negotiable for many commercial operations.

DRTH5075 F1 Beefsteak Tomato ToBRFV and Riboski (DRTH5066) F1 Beefsteak Tomato ToBRFV (added October and September 2025) round out the ToBRFV-resistant beefsteak options — ideal for operations in regions where the virus has already been detected.

Grandice Res (DRTH1060) F1 Truss Tomato ToBRFV and Serenity (DRTH1053) F1 Truss Tomato ToBRFV (both added November 2025) are purpose-built for growers who need ToBRFV protection in a truss format — a growing segment of the market.

Tobrossa F1 Specialty Tomato (added June 2026) is our most recent addition — a specialty variety that brings something unique to the lineup. Early interest has been strong.

Snow Sweet F1 Cocktail Tomato and Tomagino Seram F1 Cherry Tomato (added 2025) are newer entries in the specialty and cherry segments, offering growers fresh options for premium and niche markets.

Rootstocks: The Foundation of a Grafted Program

No tomato variety list from Paramount Seeds would be complete without mentioning rootstocks. Maxifort F1 and DR0141TX F1 are our most-ordered rootstocks — a clear signal that grafting is becoming standard practice. If you're not grafting yet, it's worth exploring for the improved vigor, disease resistance, and yield potential it delivers.

Where to Start

Building a tomato program from scratch? Here's a simple framework based on what our customers have proven works — with room to trial something new:

• One proven beefsteak: Geronimo F1 or Rebelski F1
• One cherry: Favorita F1 or Sakura F1
• One roma: Rimrock F1 or Granadero F1
• One new variety to trial: Tobrossa F1, DRTH5075 F1, or a ToBRFV-resistant variety if relevant to your region
• A rootstock if grafting: Maxifort F1 or DR0141TX F1

Browse our full tomato seed catalog to find the right fit for your growing system, climate, and market.