Main Varieties
Our main range is always evolving to meet the requirements of our customers.
Examples of the Trial Range
Every season we have a trial area which can consist of 30 types all with different features, from colour, shape and size.
For a variety to become commercial it goes through a number of years of bench marking and taste panel testing to ensure it is an improvement on the existing range.
Piccolo
We first started to trial this variety over 20 years ago and at Hornsfield Nurseries this has been the main type for 18 years. A Cherry on the Vine type that has developed its own branding and following over the last 10 years and is the most popular variety in Northern Europe. A sweet, but not sugary, slightly acidic taste with intense long lasting distinctive flavour and aroma. A favourite in the kids lunch box and can be accompanied with any cold or warm dish.
Yelorita
This Yellow Cherry on the Vine type has a beautiful appearance with very uniform neat trusses. A special unique flavour which is delicious on its own or mixed in with a salad.
Roterno
A premium medium vine tomato which is ideally sliced up in the lunchtime sandwich or as a go to variety in many tomato based dishes.
Arlinta
A popular cocktail variety which has a strong rich aroma and taste. A great choice for simple dishes due to its unique flavour. Great for cooking as it keeps its shape.
Duelle
A baby plum snack tomato. Perfect on its own or accompanied in both warm or cold dishes.
Dunne
A baby plum on the vine. Great looking tomato and a distinctive taste to be eaten on its own or a multiple array of dishes.
Strabena
A new premium min-plum variety. A fantastic deep intense red which has a sweet fleshy taste. Very popular with local farmshops and deli’s due to its unique shape and taste.
