Dr. Wyche's Yellow Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Price: $2.95
SKU: 340287187 days, indeterminate - The golden-yellow fruit are large (up to twenty-eight ounces), turn orange at maturity and are oblate in shape. They are meaty, firm textured, and excellent flavored. A great slicing tomato. One of the best yellow beefsteaks available.
This tomato was originally sent to Craig LeHoullier in 1992 by John D. Green (of 'Cherokee Purple' fame). Craig was the first to make it available to the general public. Mr. Green stated that Dr. John Wyche (who also released 'Cherokee Trail of Tears' bean) sent him this variety just before he passed away in 1985. Dr. Wyche had actually called it 'Hot Yellow' but after his passing, and prior to its commercial release, it was renamed in his honor.
This tomato was originally sent to Craig LeHoullier in 1992 by John D. Green (of 'Cherokee Purple' fame). Craig was the first to make it available to the general public. Mr. Green stated that Dr. John Wyche (who also released 'Cherokee Trail of Tears' bean) sent him this variety just before he passed away in 1985. Dr. Wyche had actually called it 'Hot Yellow' but after his passing, and prior to its commercial release, it was renamed in his honor.
Fruit Color: Orange
Fruit Color: Yellow
Special Groups: "Epic" Tomatoes
Harvest Timing: Main Crop / Mid-Season
Fruit Color: Yellow
Special Groups: "Epic" Tomatoes
Harvest Timing: Main Crop / Mid-Season
Informational Resources:
- "100 Heirloom Tomatoes for the American Garden," Dr. Carolyn Male, Workman Publishing, 1999, pages 100-101.
- Dr. John Wyche (1911-1985) was a gardener, seed preservationist, circus owner, and dentist from Hugo, Oklahoma. You can read more at the Seedsman Hall of Fame.
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★★★★★ Dr Wyche Tomato
By Ward Greer (Bernardsville, NJ) on August 25, 2025
By Ward Greer (Bernardsville, NJ) on August 25, 2025
I had tremendous success with Victory's Dr Wyche tomato seeds. I got a huge crop of huge yellow beefsteak tomatoes. I will be growing these again next year
★★★★★ Excellent
By Cliff Diehl on August 19, 2020
By Cliff Diehl on August 19, 2020
This was my first year growing this yellow tomato. It has been great so far. The plants are hardy and the taste is great. I plan to be growing in the future.
★★★★★ Wish I'd planted more!
By Tamera Marcus on August 11, 2015
By Tamera Marcus on August 11, 2015
I planted four different varieties from Victory Seeds. My dad planted these every year when he was alive. While they weren't always the prettiest, they were without a doubt, super juicy, sweet, and delicious. I've got one plant and wish I had several! With flavor like the Wyche's I will plant many more next season. Thanks Victory Seeds.
