A season like this is one to remember
There are seasons we remember most for the weather. There are those we recall through the lens of a single exceptional variety. And then there are those after which we’d most like to say: “We’ll have the same thing again, please.”
That’s exactly the kind of year we’ve had.
Here in Warmia, summer didn’t spoil us at all. We can only recall a handful of truly warm days. And yet, the tomatoes clearly had their own plans. We can’t remember the last time we had such a bountiful harvest—so many fruits that were at once sweet, juicy, and full of flavor. It was one of those seasons we’ll look back on as we compare future years.
Of course, months of work went into filling those baskets. On the farm, spring, summer, and early fall have their own rhythm, and tomatoes don’t really take vacations. Now, the time is slowly coming for quieter days, taking stock, and resting.
It’s just a shame that by the time we can finally sit down at the table for a longer meal, there won’t be any tomatoes straight from the vine to enjoy.
But before we wrap up this season, we have a lot to tell you—about new varieties, changes in our store, and a few ideas that have been waiting their turn for a long time.
1. New Arrivals for 2027 — Sixteen More Tomato Stories
We’re adding 16 varieties to our collection. They’re new to Pomidorlandia, though not necessarily new in terms of their history—which is why we affectionately call them our “new old” tomatoes.
We hope you’ll find something among them that’s worth making room for in next year’s garden. There are striking indigo varieties, among which SGT Peppers particularly stood out to us. It’s an excellent tomato for purees. There’s also an exceptionally successful dwarf variety with green fruit.
We know that in the fall, it’s easy to tell yourself, “Next year, I’ll plant fewer.” We’ve made that promise ourselves. And then a new variety comes along that you just have to try…
Discover 16 new items in the 2027 catalog →
2. A Small Stall, a Big Cleanup
A lot has happened this year on the other side of the screen as well.
In addition to working with tomatoes, we’ve spent many months organizing and expanding our store. We don’t recall such a wide range of changes since we launched its new version six years ago.
We’ve improved the mobile experience, as well as the photos, graphics, and many small details that matter when browsing varieties and placing an order. We’ve also added three new language versions. You’ll notice some of the changes right away. Others work behind the scenes—and ideally, you won’t even have to think about them.
We wanted Pomidorlandia to retain its character. We want you to continue to feel here as if you were at a familiar market stall, where you can leisurely browse the tomatoes, read about the varieties, and choose something for yourself. We just wanted to tidy up the stall a bit, improve the lighting, and make it easier to find your favorite box.
Did we pull it off? That’s for you to decide. If there’s anything you liked or anything that still bothers you, let us know.
Check out the revamped Pomidorlandia →
3. “Czarno to widzę” — a new set full of color
The name sounds a bit pessimistic, but the content definitely lifts your spirits.
Indigo-colored tomatoes have been attracting more and more attention in recent years. It’s hardly surprising: dark shoulders, purple highlights, and nearly black patches on the skin create striking contrasts with the red, yellow, and other colors of the fruit.
For the new “Czarno to widzę” set, we’ve selected 10 varieties that will let you bring this diversity into your own garden.
This is for those who enjoy discovering, comparing, and occasionally bringing a tomato into the kitchen that makes someone ask, “Does it really look like that?”
See the “Czarno to widzę” set →
4. Tomato Glossary — to make it easier to get started
Every passion has its own language. People who have been involved in it for years use certain terms almost without thinking. For beginners, however, those same words can effectively make even the simplest guide difficult to read.
It’s similar in gardening. We’re reading a variety description or growing tips when suddenly we come across a term that everyone else clearly understands—everyone except us.
It was precisely with moments like these in mind that we prepared the first version of our tomato glossary. In it, we’ve compiled terms related to growing tomatoes and described them in a way that makes it easier to follow our advice and learn about new varieties.
We want to keep growing this space. If there’s a term missing that once caused you trouble, let us know. Your question might help someone else.
Check out the tomato glossary →
5. The 2026 Biggest Tomato Contest—it’s time for the finals!
Entries for the contest are still being accepted through the end of September, but even without that, this year’s contest has already set a record for the number of entries. Thank you to everyone who shared their specimens with us!
After all, behind every photo and weight measurement lies an entire growing season: choosing a variety, tending to the plants, watching the fruit grow, and that question that comes up more and more often toward the end: “How much will it actually weigh?”
On October 1, we’ll announce the official results. We invite you to take a look at the contest tomatoes and meet this year’s winners.
Congratulations to the participants—and thank you for the excitement you shared with us throughout the contest.
See the results and contest tomatoes →
6. How was your season? We invite you to take our first survey
We could talk at length about our growing season. Now we’d like to hear about yours.
We’ve been thinking about this survey for many years. We wanted to get to know the people who share a passion for tomatoes better: to find out how you grow them, where you get your seeds and seedlings, what brings you the most joy, what challenges you face, and what you expect from Pomidorlandia.
We’ve finally managed to bring this idea to life.
We’re asking this now, while the season is still fresh in our minds—and for some of you, it’s still in full swing—whether in the garden, under a cover, or even on your plate. You don’t need a huge collection or impressive harvests. Experiences with just a few pots on the balcony are just as interesting to us.
We’d like this survey to become an annual tradition. Through future editions, we’ll be able to observe how our crops, choices, and expectations change. You, too, will be able to see what you have in common with other gardening enthusiasts—and what makes your garden truly unique.
After completing the survey, you’ll see the number of participants and selected preliminary results. We’ll show the distribution of responses to a given question once we’ve collected at least 20 responses. We’ll publish the full report in early November.
Participation is voluntary. We do not require a login, name, or email address, and open-ended questions can be skipped. We also welcome people who have not made a purchase from our store.
We’re waiting for your responses by the end of October 30. Thank you for every story about your growing season.
Tell us about your tomato season →
7. A Little More Summer — 276 Photos from Our Crops
Every year, we take tens of thousands of photos of tomatoes. We photograph entire plants, clusters, individual fruits, and cross-sections. Sometimes we’re documenting an important characteristic of a variety, and other times it’s simply impossible to walk past such a sight without being moved.
Only a small portion of these photos makes it into the catalog descriptions. This year, we decided to compile 276 photos, which we added to the catalog and also included in a single blog post.
Next to the photos, you’ll find links to the varieties shown. So you can simply enjoy the visuals, or you can use this gallery as a starting point for planning next season.
Just a heads-up: your “to-plant” list might get dangerously long as you browse.
View the gallery of 276 photos from our crops →
See you at Pomidorlandia!
Thank you for being with us for another season. Thank you for your orders, messages, photos, questions, and stories about your crops. Thanks to them, we know where our seeds end up and how many different stories begin with that same little packet.
We wish you a peaceful fall, a delicious final harvest, and the rest you deserve after the gardening season.
And when you start missing summer—take a look at the gallery. We’ll probably be checking it out there, too.
The Pomidorlandia Team