Crop: Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)

Use/Type: Dwarf

Breeder: Dwarf Tomato Dwarf Tomato Project

OSSI Pledge Date: 1/27/2017

Release Date: 1/27/2017

Bred for Organic Systems: Yes

Commercial Availability: Yes

Variety Type: Finished Variety

Description

“Dwarf Wild Fred originated from a cross between New Big Dwarf and Carbon made by Bruce Bradshaw in 2005 named Sleazy (an F1 hybrid). Dwarf Wild Fred is a mid-season regular leaf dwarf with heavy yields of medium to large smooth oblate purple fruit in the 8-12 ounce range, with dark crimson flesh color and a dusky rosy purple exterior. Plants reach about a metre+/ 3-4 ft by end of season. The flavor is well balanced, rich and delicious. The variety was selected and named by project co-lead Craig LeHoullier, after his father, Wilfred. One of Will’s favorite stories was when he (the church sexton) was referred to as “”Wild Fred LeHoullier”” in a Sunday program. As Will was inspirational in Craig’s gardening interest, and his favorite tomato was purple (Cherokee Purple), Craig felt it appropriate to memorialize his dad with this wonderful tomato.”

Availability from OSSI Seed Company Partners

• Tatiana’s TOMATObase
• Victory Seeds
• The Dwarf Tomato Project