Dwarf Gargamella Picasso Striped
Tomato "Dwarf Gargamella Picasso Striped" is an exotic novelty from the Dwarf Tomato Project, created by crossing the famous Gargamel and Picasso varieties. This variety is prized for its highly ornamental plant habit and stunning, out-of-this-world anthocyanin fruit coloration.
Main Characteristics of the Variety:
- Plant Type: Determinate (dwarf). The bush is compact and sturdy with regular leaf foliage. Height ranges from 60–80 cm in the open ground up to 1–1.2 meters in a greenhouse. Excellent for growing in large containers or pots.
- Maturity: Early to mid-early season.
- Fruit: Elongated plum-shaped, exceptionally beautiful, resembling Christmas ornaments. Average fruit weight is 60–80 grams (with some reaching up to 100–150g).
- Color (multicolor): Dark yellow or orange-red background striped with red or gold, covered with a thick, deep indigo-black anthocyanin overlay on the shoulders. More sunlight enhances the dark purple shading.
- Flesh & Flavor: Meaty, juicy, and aromatic. Good, balanced flavor — sweet with a mild, refreshing touch of tang.
- Purpose & Yield: Highly productive, multi-purpose variety (great for fresh salads, whole-fruit canning, and sun-drying). Best results are achieved when trained into 2–3 stems.