Druzba

Described as richly flavored with a fine balance of sweetness and acidity, a dependable old-world slicer. This is the recurring catalog and grower description, not a measured claim.

A Bulgarian heirloom whose name means friendship, valued for balanced flavor and reliable yields.

• Indeterminate vine. It keeps growing and setting fruit right up to frost, so plan on a tall stake or cage and regular pruning through the season.
• Mid-season timing, ripening around 70 to 80 days from transplant.
• Generally forgiving and beginner-friendly to grow.
• Wants real summer warmth and is slow to set when nights stay cool.
• Skins resist cracking, even after a heavy rain.
• One of our picks for the cold, short-season gardens of New England.

Sold out, or after a change? The closest alternatives, and how they differ.

Cosmonaut Volkovbut a Bulgarian variety rather than a Ukrainian oneBrandywinebut smaller, smoother, and earlier

• Tomato Growers Supply Company
• MIgardener

• Heirloom vs Hybrid Tomatoes
• Slicer vs Beefsteak Tomatoes

Is Druzba determinate or indeterminate?

Druzba is an indeterminate variety. Indeterminate vine. It keeps growing and setting fruit right up to frost, so plan on a tall stake or cage and regular pruning through the season.

How long does Druzba take to ripen?

Druzba ripens in about 80 days from transplant. Mid-season timing, ripening around 70 to 80 days from transplant.

Is Druzba an heirloom or a hybrid?

Druzba is an heirloom, an open-pollinated variety with a documented history, so seed saved from it comes back true to type.

What can I grow instead of Druzba?

A close swap is Cosmonaut Volkov, but a Bulgarian variety rather than a Ukrainian one.