15 Best Tomatoes to Grow for Canning

Large Radish

Amish Paste

Amish Paste tomatoes are an excellent canning tomato, but they make a premier multi-purpose and all-purpose tomato, too!

Roma VF

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Roma VF is a good choice if verticillium and fusarium wilt are a problem in your area.

San Marzano

San Marzano has earned its place as a top-choice canner, for good reason.

Big Mama

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Big Mama gives you all the benefits of plum canning tomatoes, but in a bigger size that cuts down on peeling and prep time.

Costoluto Genovese

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High acid content and meatiness make the Costoluto Genovese a good choice for canning.

Bonny Best

Bonny best is a nice multi-purpose tomato that grows well in cool climates.

Golden Fresh Salsa

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Yes--there are yellow tomatoes for canning, too!

Biltmore

For large, reliable harvests in a short window of time, grow Biltmore tomatoes

Bradley

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Bradley is a disease-resistant, semi-determinate tomato.