5 Of The Best Tomatoes To Grow In Melbourne

Looking for the best tomatoes to grow in Melbourne? There are so many awesome heirloom varieties that you can’t find anywhere else but your own garden. Image credit: Melbourne Foodforest

Thinking about growing your own incredible tomatoes at home but overwhelmed by all the options? There are so many exciting tomato varieties to grow from seed, from so many different sellers, where to start?

Fear not, I’ve heard your call and done some trawling through all of the best tomatoes to grow in Melbourne’s climate and found some absolutely amazing varieties to add to your garden. From orange-toned cherry tomato ‘Sungold’ to the shiny dark ‘Black Beauty’, let me introduce you to 6 of the best tomatoes to grow in Melbourne.

#1 Sungold Tomatoes - are a delicious cherry tomato that ripens into a sweet orange colour and grow plentifully.
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#2 Datterini Tomatoes - are a plum shaped red variety originating from Sicily known for their rich taste. Perfect for bruschetta!
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#3 Black Beauty - this shiny black tomato has been traced back to origins in the Ukraine and is known for a wonderful flavour.
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#4 Cherry Double Truss - has to be one of the best tomatoes to grow in Melbourne if an over abundance of fruit is your thing (it’s definitely mine). Cherry Double Truss can grow up 50 tomatoes on each truss alone and hundreds per tomato plant!
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#5 Red Rosso Tomato - is the last but definitely not least when talking about the best tomatoes to grow in spring and summer in Melbourne. The Rosso is a great tasting deep red heirloom that bears a significant amount of fruit each season. It’s also perfecto for cooking delicious sauces.
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Looking for more information? Check out What Veggies To Grow Now (2024 Edition) or What To Grow Now In Melbourne, By The Seasons.