Today, I’m sharing gardening tips on the best slicing tomatoes for backyard gardens. First, when I’m planning my garden, I think about the tomatoes that I want to plant. Do I want them for my BLTs, to make sauce or to can for my soup and chili later in the winter.
Slicing tomatoes are great for sandwiches, covering burgers, using on hoagies and subs or smeared with may and salt and pepper.
For the record, I have planted numerous varieties of tomatoes over the years. Some have become a staple in my garden, and some I have vowed to never plant again. So, lets not waste any time. Lets check out the list.
Best slicing tomatoes:
Cherokee Purple – First, my favorite tomato is the Cherokee Purple. It has a smoky flavor and pairs perfectly on my BLT. Additionally, I love it sliced with a little mayo, salt and pepper. You will find them in my garden every year. The Cherokee Purple is similar to a beefsteak and is a heirloom tomato.
Mortgage Lifter – The Mortgage Lifter can weigh as much as 2 lbs. with the right conditions. So, make you have it staked well. The plants grow heavy enough to lift a flimsy cage out of the ground. This tomato originated in West Virginia in 1922.
Paul Robeson – Next, the Paul Robeson tomato is a deep purple color that almost looks black. It is second on my list of favorite heirlooms. The Paul Robeson was named after the famous opera singer and civil rights activist, Paul Robeson. I love these tomatoes on BLTs and sliced with mayo.
Brandywine Red – The Brandywine Red is one of the most popular heirloom garden tomatoes. It has a wonderful taste. Additionally, it’s a beefsteak. So, it’s great for slicing. One of my favorites.
Brandywine Pink– Next, the Brandywine Pink is an heirloom tomato like its counterpart, the Brandywine Red. I love the color of this tomato. This tomato is a rosy-pink and has a little bit of a tang.
Celebrity – The Celebrity tomato produces large fruit. So, it’s actually considered an all purpose tomato. They are large and can be used for slicing, canning and sauce. Additionally, you can also plant these in large container. So, you can grow them on your patio or balcony if they get enough sunlight. I like the flavor, and use them on my BLTs.
Black Krim – The Black Krim has a very rich flavor. It is high on my list of garden tomatoes. This tomato is a dark burgundy color similar to the Cherokee Purple, Black Krim, and Paul Robeson. They are a beefsteak, which makes them perfect for sandwiches. They originated in Crimea.
Hillbilly – Unfortunately, the Hillbilly tomato is too sweet to me. So, I really don’t like it on my sandwiches. However, other family members love them. I share my garden harvest, so I continue to plant them so they can enjoy them. The Hillbilly is an heirloom, which originated in West Virginia in the 1800s. It’s a beautiful color, yellow and orange. It displays beautifully on the BBQ table for burgers.
Delicious – Also, The Delicious tomato holds the record for the largest tomato ever grown, a whooping 7 pounds. They find a place in my garden every year. The Delicious is an heirloom, and all purpose tomato. It’s perfect for slicing, making tomato juice and canning.
Homestead – The Homestead is an all purpose tomato. It can be used for slicing, canning, and salads. This tomato is sweet.
German Johnson – Another West Virginia tomato that is an excellent slicing tomato. Additionally, the German Johnson is thought to a parent of the Mortgage Lifter and Radiator Charlie tomatoes. The German Johnson tomato is popular at Farmer’s Markets, and it is an heirloom. It has an excellent flavor, and the color is more pink than red.
Better Boy – Last, the Better Boy tomato is great for slicing. It has been around for about 50 years, and produces a lot fruit. So, stake this plant heavily. The flavor is excellent, and it will always find a place on my BLT
It’s nice to have a variety of tomatoes on the dinner or BBQ table in the summer. They make a great conversation piece too. Your fellow gardeners will want to know about them.
Finally, check out my list of best slicing tomatoes and purchase a few for your backyard garden. You won’t be disappointed.
