Honey Bee - F1 Hybrid Tomato Seeds

Honey Bee is currently offered exclusively through our partners at Johnny’s Selected Seeds. Honey Bee Developed by the late Dr. Fred Hempel in collaboration with Emily Haga at Johnny’s Selected Seeds, Honey Bee is an improved Artisan-type hybrid cherry tomato that combines exceptional flavor with outstanding garden performance. Available exclusively through Johnny’s Selected Seeds, Honey Bee reflects Fred’s passion for breeding tomatoes that are both beautiful and delicious. Growth Characteristics Honey Bee is an indeterminate plant with a compact, manageable growth habit and excellent yields throughout the season. It was bred with intermediate resistance to late blight and improved resistance to fruit cracking, making it a dependable choice for home gardeners and market growers alike. Fruit Description The attractive fruits average 15 to 20 grams and ripen to brilliant red with vibrant golden stripes. Their colorful appearance and uniform size make them equally suited for the garden, farmers market, and table. Flavor Profile Honey Bee is prized for its exceptionally sweet flavor, often described as candy-like. Juicy and balanced, it is an excellent snacking tomato and shines in salads, charcuterie boards, and fresh summer dishes. Developed through a longtime collaboration between Dr. Fred Hempel and Emily Haga, Honey Bee continues Fred’s legacy of breeding tomatoes that combine remarkable flavor, beauty, and performance.