Ozark Sunset
Avg. 15 tomato seeds
£4.95
Ozark Sunset Tomato
Ozark Sunset is an open pollinated (stable future heirloom) tomato variety bred and stabilised by Steve Whiteaker of Double Helix Farms (Arkansas, USA). Sibling to the fabulous Ozark Sunrise variety from the same breeder.
Breeder: Steve Whiteaker (Double Helix Farms, USA)
Origin & Lineage: Developed as part of Whiteaker's signature "Ozark" series which also includes Ozark Sunrise. These selections were bred using early high anthocyanin breeding stock derived from OSU Blue (P20) lines crossed with sweet pink and heirloom varieties
Growth Habit: Indeterminate, vining habit with regular foliage. Plants reach 1.2 to 1.8 metres in height and produce continuous clusters throughout a long season
Maturity: Mid season, taking roughly 120 to 125 days from seed sowing to ripe fruit
Fruit Shape & Weight: Round, small slicing fruits weighing between 80g and 150g
Coloration: A striking neon-pink or deep rose background, topped with dark pigment on the upper shoulders
Flavour Profile: Firm, juicy flesh with a sweet, full, and well balanced flavour profile. The skin is thin, making for a pleasant eating texture