For your area the best tomatoes are early-maturing (60–70 days), cool-tolerant, or disease-resistant varieties. Top choices include Legend, Oregon Spring, Siletz, and Gold Nugget, all developed by Oregon State University for regional success. Other reliable producers include Early Girl, Sun Gold, and Black Krim.
Legend: Large, sweet, and resistant to late blight, considered one of the best for the PNW.
Siletz: Early slicing tomato that sets fruit well in cool weather, often seedless.
Oregon Spring: Very early, reliable, and high yielding, specifically bred for cold, wet springs.
Gold Nugget: Extremely early, prolific cherry tomato with excellent flavor.
Sun Gold: Exceptionally sweet, early cherry tomato that is a favorite in the region.
Oroma: A paste tomato that matures early and is thick-walled, ideal for sauces.
Early Girl: A dependable, classic, fast-maturing tomato.
Key Tips for Success:
Choose Early Maturities: Select varieties that ripen in 60-70 days to beat late summer blight risks.
Use Season Extenders: Utilize Wall-o-Water or similar devices (e.g., Season Starter™) to warm the soil early in the spring.
Disease Management: Choose blight-resistant varieties like 'Legend' to manage potential late-season, wet-weather issues.