Cosmonaut Volkov Tomato
Flavor: rich, sweet, complex
🎯 Best For
Northern gardeners who want a large heirloom with early ripening and good cold tolerance
About Cosmonaut Volkov
Cosmonaut Volkov is a Ukrainian heirloom named after Soviet cosmonaut Vladislav Volkov, producing large red fruits with excellent rich flavor early in the season. It combines good size with early ripening — unusual in heirloom varieties. An excellent choice for northern gardeners who want large heirloom fruits.
Growing Tips
Relatively early for a large heirloom. Good cold tolerance from Ukrainian heritage. Stake well. Excellent for northern climates wanting heirloom size.
Health & Nutrition
High Lycopene
Best Uses
fresh eatingslicingsandwichessauce
Cooking Uses
FreshSandwichesSauce
Disease Resistance
None listed
Key: V=Verticillium, F=Fusarium, N=Nematode, T/TMV=Tobacco Mosaic Virus, A=Alternaria, LB=Late Blight
Climate Zones
Zone 4Zone 5Zone 6Zone 7Zone 8
USDA Hardiness Zones where this variety typically thrives.