An early, unstoppable red powerhouse. Potato-leaf indeterminate vines explode with clusters of 5–9 deep blood-red, 2–4 oz globes that ripen weeks ahead of most heirlooms—yet keep pumping out fruit right up to frost.
Rich, bold, classic heirloom tomato flavor in every bite: sweet, tangy, and full-bodied. Perfect for fresh eating, salads, or canning whole (skins slip easily and they hold their shape beautifully).
Thrives in the ground or in large containers (5-gallon minimum) with a sturdy cage. If you want the earliest luscious red tomatoes and a harvest that never quits, this is a must-grow.
HISTORY: Bred by Tom Wagner, but introduced by the late Kees Sahin (Sahin Seeds), in 1998, of the Netherlands.
Sold as one plant in a 3.5" pot.
BLOODY BUTCHER
VARIETY CHARACTERISTICS
GROWTH HABIT: Indeterminate
MATURITY: Early-season
LEAF TYPE: Potato
FRUIT CLASS: Salad - Slicer
FRUIT SHAPE: Globe
FRUIT SIZE: Small to medium
FRUIT COLOR: Red
ORIGIN: Open pollinated; USA


Reviews
Even though we got a late start in 2025, these tomatoes gave a fantastic yield. We’ve had a light frost already (November 1st) but these guys are still going strong. Fantastic flavor; reminiscent of Campari in size but so much better in salads or snacking. A definite “must buy” for next season.