EXPLORE TOMATOES
Tomatoes Worth Growing. And Eating.
Rare Varieties. Remarkable Flavor. Something for Every Garden.
From space-saving micro dwarfs to full-size heirlooms, discover distinctive tomatoes selected for exceptional flavor, unique characteristics, and proven backyard performance—offered seasonally as both starter plants and fresh-picked produce.
EXPLORE THE COLLECTION
Find the Right Tomato for You
From compact plants made for containers to full-size garden favorites, explore the collection by growing style and discover tomatoes selected for flavor, performance, and something a little different from the ordinary.
Micro Dwarf
Compact tomato plants made for small pots, patios, balconies, and indoor growing.
Standard / Full-Size
Classic garden tomatoes with vigorous growth, abundant harvests, and remarkable variety.
Cherry & Small-Fruited
Flavor-packed smaller tomatoes perfect for snacking, salads, and fresh-from-the-garden eating.
Specialty & Long Keepers
Distinctive tomatoes selected for unusual traits, special uses, and extended storage.
Fresh Tomatoes
Discover the heirloom and specialty tomatoes grown for fresh, seasonal harvests.
FEATURED TOMATOES
A Few Backyard Favorites
From tiny container-friendly plants to colorful slicers and unusual heirlooms, these are just a few of the distinctive tomatoes you may find growing at KC Backyard Garden.
Irish Stripes
Striking green-striped slicers with rich flavor and beautiful color inside and out.
Dr. Wyche's Yellow
Large golden heirloom tomatoes prized for their rich, sweet flavor and meaty texture.
Cherokee Purple Cherry
Deeply colored cherry tomatoes delivering the rich, complex flavor heirloom fans love.
Piennolo del Vesuvio
An Italian heirloom traditionally valued for its distinctive flavor and exceptional keeping ability.
Dwarf Purple Heart
Heart-shaped purple tomatoes offering full-size heirloom flavor on a compact dwarf plant.
Candy Berry
A tiny micro dwarf producing colorful, snackable tomatoes on an exceptionally compact plant.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions? I've Got You Covered.
From choosing the right tomato for your space to understanding availability and harvests, here are answers to some of the questions I hear most often.
What tomato varieties do you grow?
KC Backyard Garden grows a carefully selected collection of unusual heirloom and open-pollinated tomatoes, from tiny Micro Dwarfs and compact Dwarfs to full-size slicers, cherries, specialty varieties, and long keepers. The collection changes from season to season as I continue trying varieties that offer exceptional flavor, interesting characteristics, and strong backyard garden performance.
What's the difference between Micro Dwarf, Dwarf, and full-size tomatoes?
Micro Dwarfs are exceptionally compact tomato plants that can work well in smaller containers, patios, balconies, and other limited spaces. Dwarf tomatoes stay more compact than traditional tomato plants while still producing surprisingly substantial fruit. Full-size varieties have the more vigorous growth habit most gardeners associate with traditional tomatoes and generally need considerably more growing space and support.
Do you sell tomato plants, fresh tomatoes, or both?
Both, depending on the season and availability. Tomato starter plants are offered when plants are ready for transplanting, while fresh tomatoes become available as the garden begins producing. Because everything is grown on a backyard scale, quantities and varieties can change throughout the season.
Can I grow your tomatoes in containers?
Absolutely — but choosing the right variety and container matters. Micro Dwarfs are particularly well suited to container growing, and many Dwarf varieties can also perform beautifully in appropriately sized containers. Some full-size tomatoes can be container grown as well, but they’ll need substantially more soil volume, support, water, and growing space.
Are your tomato varieties heirloom or open-pollinated?
Many of them are. I focus heavily on heirloom, open-pollinated, dwarf, and otherwise distinctive tomatoes rather than limiting the collection to varieties commonly found at garden centers. Individual variety pages provide more information about each tomato and what makes it worth growing.
Do the varieties available change throughout the season?
Yes. Plant availability changes as varieties sell out, new plants become ready, and the growing season progresses. Fresh tomato availability also depends on what is currently ripening in the garden, so what’s available can change quickly during harvest season.
How do I know which tomato is right for my garden?
Start with your available space, sunlight, growing method, and what you enjoy eating. A small patio container may call for a Micro Dwarf, while a larger garden can accommodate vigorous full-size plants. If you’re unsure, send me a question below and I’ll help point you toward varieties that fit your space and goals.
NEED A LITTLE HELP?
Have a Tomato Question?
Not sure which plant is right for your space, wondering what’s currently available, or looking for something specific? Send me a quick note and I’ll be happy to help point you in the right direction.