Thessaloniki Tomato
Flavor: sweet, meaty, low-acid
🎯 Best For
Hot-climate and Southern gardeners who need a heat-tolerant Greek heirloom that sets fruit in summer
About Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki is a Greek heirloom producing medium-large red tomatoes with sweet, meaty flesh and surprisingly low acidity. It's one of the heat-tolerant varieties from the Mediterranean, setting fruit in temperatures that cause most tomatoes to drop blossoms. Excellent for hot summer gardens.
Growing Tips
Excellent heat tolerance — ideal for hot climates. Sets fruit in high temperatures other varieties cannot. Greek heritage variety for Southern gardens.
Health & Nutrition
High LycopeneLow Acid
Best Uses
fresh eatingslicingGreek cuisinesalads
Cooking Uses
FreshSaladsSlicing
Disease Resistance
None listed
Key: V=Verticillium, F=Fusarium, N=Nematode, T/TMV=Tobacco Mosaic Virus, A=Alternaria, LB=Late Blight
Climate Zones
Zone 6Zone 7Zone 8Zone 9Zone 10
USDA Hardiness Zones where this variety typically thrives.