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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 75–80 days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Type: Indeterminate, Slicing Tomato (Learn more)
Native: Andes
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: Vines up to 6' or longer
Variety Info: Globe-shaped, 4–6 oz. fruits are deep red. Plants are more cold tolerant than other tomato varieties. 'Moskvich' is an indeterminate type tomato developed in the early 1970s at the Vavilov Institute of Plant Industry near St. Petersburg, Russia.
Attributes: Cold Tolerant, Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: For mild climates only: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Transplant when air temperature is 45°F or warmer, usually 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: ¼
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24"–36"
Row Spacing: 36"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24"–36"
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Growing Info
Harvesting: Moskvich' tomatoes are at the peak of sun-ripened deliciousness when red, and have a slight give when gently squeezed.
- BrigitteRated 5 out of 5 stars9/14/25Best sandwich tomato!
My crop had a few setbacks due to other factors... But once that was under control, the plants bounced back, and the few ripened fruits I was able to pick were surprisingly delicious. The quality was right up there with any other heirloom variety, and the tangerine-sized fruits were perfect for a single sandwich—my go-to summer snack. Glad I tried this one, and looking forward to growing again next summer.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/15/25Hey Brigitte,
That's fantastic to hear about your Moskvich Pole tomatoes!
We're so glad the plants bounced back for you after those early setbacks! That resilience is one of the things we love about heirloom varieties like this one - they really can surprise you with their ability to recover and still produce those deliciously flavorful fruits.
It sounds like you've found yourself a new favorite for next season! Those tangerine-sized beauties are going to taste even better knowing you've got the growing experience under your belt now.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us - it's always wonderful to hear from gardeners who appreciate the unique qualities of these special heirloom varieties!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Reta M.MA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars9/5/25starts slow then grows fast and tall; not many tomatoes though
Not sure I will grow this again. I had 3 larger ripe tomatoes 2 weeks ago. Now (early September in New England) there are approx 8 green tomatoes (medium size) and only 1 starting to ripen. I'll leave them on the plant and hope that they start to ripen in the next 2 weeks (after that the plants won't get enough sun). I started all my tomato varieties at the same time but, if the Moskvich is hardier than other varieties, perhaps I should have put the plant out earlier.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? ContainerBIBotanical Interests9/16/25Hey Reta,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Amanda B.Rated 5 out of 5 stars12/10/245 Stars
I have been growing this tomato for 3 years running now and it will have a place in my garden every year even though the seeds can sometime be hard to find. Don't worry too much about their size. They are not a huge plant and are slower growing than many other varieties BUT what stress they cause you early in the season they will repay many times over in amazing flavor over a long season! They aren't huge fruits but I'd rather not have a half a huge tomato left over after making a sandwich and this is my sandwich tomato! Blts like nothing else! Couldn't do without them
- marcia a.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars9/3/243 Stars
these tomatoes just don't grow fast at all.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Martha R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/28/245 Stars
Love that they are getting ready to be planted outdoors, they are coming along nicely. Thank you
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate