Hokianga Heirloom Tomatoes
Seeds & Seedlings You Can Come Back To
At Tomato Love, we honour biodiversity, kaitiakitanga, and the quiet power of seeds to connect us across generations, gardens and whenua.
I grow and save seeds here in Hokianga, and raise seedlings when the season allows. If you lose a variety, can't find it again, or want to try again next season, I'm here. This isn't a one-time purchase. It's a place you can return to, season after season.
Welcome to your new Kāinga
A community for you to grow, share, and learn.
Heirloom tomato seeds grown in the rich soils of Hokianga, Aotearoa.
Good soil. Dirty hands. Everything else follows. Tomato Love supplies heirloom tomato seeds for gardeners throughout New Zealand, with varieties chosen for flavour, resilience and successful growing in home gardens.
For Gardeners of All Kinds
Whether you're a backyard grower, a first-time gardener, or a seasoned tomato enthusiast, you'll find flavourful varieties here, each with its own story, history, and purpose in your garden.
Old-World Tomatoes - Naturally Grown
We specialise in preserving the richness of old-world tomatoes, offering seasonal tips, natural growing methods, and companion planting guides to help your garden thrive, all without the use of herbicides or pesticides.
The Search for Flavour Continues
I'll continue searching for bold, juicy beefsteaks and delightful cherry heirlooms. But right now, one seed has my full attention: Moonglow. Not very common, but exceptional, and when grown to full potential, a true show stopper.
Looking for a heavy cropper? Oaxacan is a standout, a generous yielder that proved remarkably drought tolerant in Northland growing conditions through the 2024 season.
Or how about a heavy cropping, low acid, fantastic sauce making heirloom tomato? The gorgeous San Marzano.
San Marzano is a heavy cropper and grows incredibly well in drought-like conditions in Northland. When it's wet, they're prone to diseases like blight that spread easily in humid weather.
Join our Hapori
He kāinga mō ngā kākano tuku iho. A home for heirloom seeds.
Nau mai, haere mai ki Ngā Tōmato o te Aroha. Welcome to Tomatoes of Love.
Last year I grew zinnias alongside my tomatoes, and I loved it. I made a few mistakes though. If you want to join me this year, I'll be sharing the pros and cons, and how I'm doing things differently for more pollinator action in the garden.
E paru i te tinana, e mā i te wai, e paru i te aroha ka mau tonu ē.
"If you're touched with mud, you can wash it off. If you're touched with aroha, it lasts always."
— Eruera and Amiria Stirling
