Heirloom tomato varieties: Ten historical specimens that you should try. If a tomato variety has been on the market for more than 30 years, it is considered an old variety.
The range extends from historical varieties such as the 'Yellow Pear', which was bred around 1800, to more modern ones like the 'Green Zebra' from 1985. What they have in common is an attractive appearance and a distinctive aroma. Old tomato varieties are often less susceptible to disease. The special thing about the historical varieties is that they are not always easy to find in stores as seeds.