Comment on Tomato Varieties Best For Canning by Jill

The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy

In reply to Brad Barker.

I’m sure there are many varieties that will adequately fit both of your needs, but because I grow either for fresh eating OR for canning, I usually grow varieties that work better for one or the other. The one I have used successfully in both applications is Eva’s Purple Ball. But with hundreds of varieties of tomatoes, I’m sure there are others.

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In reply to Brad Barker.

I’m sure there are many varieties that will adequately fit both of your needs, but because I grow either for fresh eating OR for canning, I usually grow varieties that work better for one or the other. The one I have used successfully in both applications is Eva’s Purple Ball. But with hundreds of varieties of tomatoes, I’m sure there are others.

2026-05-18
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