Growing tomato plants from seed is one of the simplest crops for home gardeners to start at almost any time of the year. In this post, I’m excited to share my selection of tomato seeds that I will be planting this spring for my summer 2026 garden. Some of these plants will be cultivated in containers, some in raised beds, and a few directly in the garden soil. Below, you’ll find my personal growing list along with some notes about each tomato variety.
Tomato Plants From Seed in 2026
Gardening Update
- Started indoors on March 5, 2026, using grow lights.
- A few seeds failed to germinate, so I am starting new seeds indoors on April 7.
- The seeds that successfully germinated into starter plants are being transferred to my dome greenhouse, allowing them to bask in warm sunlight and humid conditions.
- The dome greenhouse maintains an average temperature of 70-75°F during the day and cools down to about 55°F overnight.
- In the past, these conditions have proven ideal for growth.
List of Tomato Plant Seeds
- Purple Zebra F1 Tomato
- Andiamo Hybrid
- True Black Brandywine
- Apricot Zebra
- Burmese Sour
- Aunt Ruby’s German Green
- Principe Borghese
- Sart Roloise
- Rosella
- Alice’s Dream
- Badabing! F1
- ZenZei F1
- Maitai F1
Noteworthy Tomato Plants & More
Each variety I selected for this growing season has made an impression on me for various reasons. A few of these varieties are featured on the AAS winner list for 2026, including:
- Badabing
- ZenZen F1
Additionally, some varieties on my list were sourced from my favorite seed company catalogs, such as Territorial Seed (MaiTai F1) and Baker Creek/Rare Seed Company.
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I invite you to bookmark my blog to stay updated throughout the growing season. I aim to showcase my favorite varieties on the blog with short videos, images, and notes as time permits. This growing season promises to be incredible, and you won’t want to miss it!
Happy Gardening,
Bren
