Tomato 'Dwarf Fred's Tie Dye'

PACKAGING: Sachet Zip lock 12 - 15 SEEDS

1. Original Name: Dwarf Fred’s Tie Dye.

2. History: A release by the Dwarf Tomato Project. Developed by Vince Lavallo (a participant of the project) from a cross between Dwarf Wild Fred and Pink Berkeley Tie-Dye. Other contributors involved in its further stabilization were many other participants of the project including Craig LeHoullier and Marsha Eisenberg. First introduced commercially in 2015.

3. Plant Specifications: Mid-season. A good choice for growing outdoors but it is suitable for greenhouses as well. Short bush, determinate, growing up to 3.3 feet (100 cm) tall. Thick stem, rugose regular leaf. Regular truss, 3-5 fruits per truss.

4. Training Instructions: No pruning is required but it is necessary to tie the longest stems. This is a bush-type variety.

5. Shape and Weight: Salad-type beefsteak fruits, sometimes with shallow ribs near the stem end. Weight: 7-21 oz. (200-600 g).

6. Color: Swirls of green stripes on the dark crimson background. These stripes turn olive-green with a metallic tint when fully ripe. The flesh is red with a tint of brown.

7. Flavor Profile: Sweet and slightly tart. Intense and bright flavor. The walls are meaty but the fruits are rather juicy, buttery and tasty.

8. Culinary Use: Perfect for fresh salads, juices and sauces.