Charlotte Sometimes
Avg. 15 tomato seeds
£4.95
Charlotte Sometimes Tomato Seeds
'Charlotte Sometimes' is an open pollinated (future heirloom) cherry tomato variety bred by American tomato breeder Bill Yoder (Georgia, USA) as part of his "The Cure" breeding series
Breeder: Bill Yoder
Series: Part of "The Cure" collection - a series named in tribute to the British rock band The Cure. The variety name references their iconic 1981 single, "Charlotte Sometimes"
The Name's Origin: The name also doubled as a humorous physical description during trial selections: the fruits sometimes develop a distinct pointed tip or pear like base at the blossom end, and sometimes remain smoothly rounded or oval
Growth Habit: Indeterminate vining plants with regular foliage
Productivity & Care: Known for being exceptionally prolific, producing dense clusters of fruit throughout the mid season. Vines require standard Stringing, staking or trellising to manage the heavy yields
Maturity: Mid season, taking roughly 115 days from seed sowing to harvest.
Type & Size: Large cherry / cocktail sized tomatoes, typically weighing between 15g and 30g
Colouration: Displays a striking dark pink to dusty rose base colour topped with high anthocyanin dark purple to black shoulders ("antho necks") where direct sunlight hits the fruit
Shape: Oval to teardrop/pear shaped, frequently featuring a small pointed beak at the bottom end
Flavour Profile: Juicy and sweet with a firm, crisp bite, balanced by a rich, complex finish characteristic of anthocyanin tinted varieties.