# Catalogue of Solanum lycopersicum — Lazariev Heirloom Tomato Library

> A scientific catalogue of 331 open-pollinated heirloom tomato cultivars from the Lazariev family seed collection in Ukraine (established 1991). Each entry documents plant height, fruit weight, fruit form, colour profile, and growth notes. 147 cultivars have canonical English heirloom names verified via Tatiana TOMATObase, Baker Creek, and the Dwarf Tomato Project.

The Lazariev collection documents Ukrainian and other Eastern European heirloom tomato cultivars alongside international varieties. See individual catalogue records for recorded measurements and name verification. International seed enquiries: en.seed.ua.

## Entity profile

- **Publisher**: Seed.ua, Lazariev family seed company, Ukraine
- **Founded**: 1991
- **Primary domain**: https://seed.ua
- **International shop**: https://en.seed.ua
- **Catalogue domain**: https://library.en.seed.ua
- **Edition**: 2026.01
- **Last updated**: 2026-06-12
- **Editorial contact**: elena@lazareva.info

## Complete catalogue

- [Full catalogue as Markdown](https://library.en.seed.ua/llms-full.txt): All 331 cultivars with descriptions, measurements, and classifications in a single file
- [Structured AI index as JSON](https://library.en.seed.ua/llms.json): Entity profile, category map, filter dimensions, and cultivar records
- [Master Index (A-Z)](https://library.en.seed.ua/varieties/): Searchable alphabetical index of all cultivars
- [Category index](https://library.en.seed.ua/categories/): Browse the catalogue by morphological and collection category
- [Title page](https://library.en.seed.ua/): Catalogue overview with statistics and contents

## Categories

- [Collectible](https://library.en.seed.ua/categories/collectible/): Rare and unusual cultivars from international heirloom collections, including Tatiana TOMATObase originals and Eastern European specialties. (71 cultivars)
- [Red-fruited](https://library.en.seed.ua/categories/red/): Classic red-fruited indeterminate varieties — the canonical tomato profile in heart, beefsteak, and round forms. (38 cultivars)
- [Dwarf](https://library.en.seed.ua/categories/dwarf/): Compact-growing cultivars from the Dwarf Tomato Project (Australia/USA) — full-size fruit on dense, manageable plants. (38 cultivars)
- [Stem (compact)](https://library.en.seed.ua/categories/stem/): Standard-type compact varieties (under 1 m) — sturdy stems, no staking required, ideal for containers. (25 cultivars)
- [Cherry](https://library.en.seed.ua/categories/cherry/): Small-fruited cocktail and grape tomatoes (under 100 g) — high-yield, high-flavor, perfect for fresh eating. (24 cultivars)
- [Pink-fruited](https://library.en.seed.ua/categories/pink/): Pink-fruited cultivars including Bull's Heart, Brandywine line, and Eastern European heirlooms with sweet, mild flavor. (26 cultivars)
- [Bicolor](https://library.en.seed.ua/categories/bicolor/): Two-toned cultivars with striped, marbled, or gradient flesh — visually striking with diverse flavor profiles. (19 cultivars)
- [Yellow-fruited](https://library.en.seed.ua/categories/yellow/): Yellow and orange-fruited varieties — fruity-sweet flavor profiles, low acidity, distinctive coloration. (17 cultivars)
- [Black-fruited](https://library.en.seed.ua/categories/black/): Anthocyanin-rich dark-fruited cultivars — purples, deep mahogany, and brown-shouldered varieties with complex umami flavors. (8 cultivars)
- [Long-bearing](https://library.en.seed.ua/categories/long-bearing/): Extended-harvest varieties with thick-walled fruits suitable for storage into winter. (8 cultivars)
- [Established](https://library.en.seed.ua/categories/promo/): Time-tested established varieties — proven productivity, reliable performance across diverse climates. (57 cultivars)

## Filter dimensions

The master index supports filtering by colour, category, fruit form, fruit size, and plant habit. Useful data slices include:

- Tall plants (> 1.2 m): 116 cultivars
- Standard plants (1-1.2 m): 85 cultivars
- Compact plants (< 1 m): 130 cultivars
- Beefsteak fruit (>= 400 g): 125 cultivars
- Medium fruit (100-400 g): 137 cultivars
- Cherry or plum fruit (< 100 g): 40 cultivars
- Heart-shaped fruit: 52 cultivars
- Round fruit: 192 cultivars
- Plum fruit: 40 cultivars
- Red fruit: 112 cultivars
- Pink fruit: 107 cultivars
- Yellow fruit: 25 cultivars
- Black fruit: 20 cultivars
- Bicolor fruit: 27 cultivars

## Notable cultivars

The following cultivars are particularly significant in the collection:

- [Adelaide Festival](https://library.en.seed.ua/varieties/adelaide-festival/): 1,0 м, до 350 гр, плескато-круглий, Аделаїди рожево-коричневий з полосками
- [Amana Orange](https://library.en.seed.ua/varieties/amana-orange/): 1,2 м, вага до 1000 гр, круглий, соковитий, помаранчева** медово-солодкий, найсмачніший! Ж…
- [Azoychka](https://library.en.seed.ua/varieties/azoychka/): 1,8 м, вага до 300 гр, круглоплаский, (новинка)** яскраво-жовтий
- [Belyi Naliv](https://library.en.seed.ua/varieties/belyi-naliv/): 0,5 м, вага до 100 гр, червоний, круглий
- [Black Krim](https://library.en.seed.ua/varieties/black-krim/): 1,5 м, вага до 250 гр, кругло-плаский, чорний червоно-чорний
- [Black Vernissage](https://library.en.seed.ua/varieties/black-vernissage/): 1,2 м, вага до 80 гр, чорно-строкатий, круглий
- [Bull's Heart](https://library.en.seed.ua/varieties/bulls-heart/): 1,0 м, вага до 350 гр, серцевидний, шоколадне коричнево-бордовий
- [Cherokee Purple](https://library.en.seed.ua/varieties/cherokee-purple/): 1,0 м, вага до 300 гр, серце фіолетовий, серцевидний
- [Japanese Black Trifele](https://library.en.seed.ua/varieties/japanese-black-trifele/): 1,2 м, вага до 150 гр, чорний, форма трюфеля
- [Paul Robeson](https://library.en.seed.ua/varieties/paul-robeson/): 0,7 м, вага до 500 гр, темно-вишневий, круглий
- [Tarasenko Legend](https://library.en.seed.ua/varieties/tarasenko-legend/): 1,6 м, вага до 100 гр, видовжений, китиці до 50 плодів "з носиком"

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