Copper Olive
10-15 tomato seeds
£4.95
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Copper Olive Tomato (10-15 seeds)
The 'Copper Olive' tomato is a fascinating and highly versatile variety from Wild Boar Farms, a breeder known for pushing the boundaries of tomato aesthetics and flavour. It's a stand-out for its multi-coloured fruits and adaptability.
Key Characteristics:
Origin: Bred by Brad Gates of Wild Boar Farms in Northern California, known for developing unique, often striped and multi-coloured tomato varieties with exceptional flavour
Fruit Appearance & Colour: This is arguably its most distinctive trait. 'Copper Olive' produces round slightly plum shaped fruits that are a kaleidoscope of colours as they ripen. They can display green, yellow, orange, and red hues, topped with striking blue-black anthocyanin splashes.The anthocyanin develops on parts of the fruit exposed to direct sunlight.
Fruit Size and Type: It's generally categorised as a cherry to small saladette tomato, typically weighing 35-55 grams. Its slightly plum shape makes it distinctive from round cherry tomatoes.
Taste Profile: 'Copper Olive' has a complex and varied flavour, described as having as many flavours as it does colours. This includes notes that are sweet, tart, rich, and savoury. This balance and depth of flavour make it excellent for fresh eating.
Growth Habit:
Indeterminate: 'Copper Olive' is an indeterminate variety, meaning the plant will continue to grow, flower, and produce fruit throughout the entire growing season until frost kills it
Plant Height: It grows into a relatively tall plant, averaging 1.5-1.8 meters, but can potentially get taller
Vigorous: It's a vigorous grower and is very productive
Maturity: It's a mid-season tomato, generally reaching maturity in 110-130 from sowing
Temperature Tolerance & Dependability: A major advantage of 'Copper Olive' is its remarkable ability to set fruit in a wide range of conditions, including both extra hot and extra cool spells. This makes it a dependable choice for various climates where other tomatoes might struggle with fruit set.
Durability and Shelf-Life: The fruits are known for their "outstanding post-harvest durability without sacrificing quality." They can hold ripe on the vine for up to a week and have a post-harvest shelf-life of several weeks at room temperature.
Support: As an indeterminate and tall plant with heavy fruit loads, strong trellising, stringing or staking is essential.
'Copper Olive' is truly a standout variety, offering a combination of visual appeal, complex flavour, high productivity, and robust adaptability to various growing conditions. It's a great choice for adventurous gardeners who appreciate unique and delicious tomatoes.