Rosella Crimson

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

Rosella Crimson originated from a cross between Budai Torpe and Stump of the World made by Patrina Nuske Small in 2005 named Sleepy F1. Rosella Crimson was selected and named by Patrina after an Australian bird called the Crimson Rosella. This variety is a mid-season regular deep pink variety with richly coloured flesh and fruits are medium to medium-large oblate tangy sweet smooth and juicy. Plants reach around a metre / 3 ft by end of season.

Availability from OSSI Seed Company Partners