Riddle Of The Strawberry Waterfall
Avg. 15 tomato seeds
£4.95
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Riddle of the Strawberry Waterfall Tomato
'Riddle of the Strawberry Waterfall' (originally released in Russian as Zagadka Klubnichnogo Vodopada / Загадка клубничного водопада) — also sold under the names Mystery of the Strawberry Waterfall or Strawberry Waterfall Mystery. A rare Sofia Saakova addition, indeterminate plants producing anthocyanin splashed elongated plum shaped fruit with superb flavour.
Origin & Breeder
Breeder: Bred by prominent Russian tomato breeder Sofia Saakova in Stavropol, Russia.
Type: Rare open-pollinated / future heirloom variety. As a relatively recent release, slight variations in striping or fruit size may occasionally appear.
Key Characteristics
Shape: Elongated plum with a distinct pointed tip.
Size: Medium-sized fruits weighing between 50–120 grams.
Colouration: High anthocyanin appearance. The fruits mature to a deep raspberry/burgundy or pinkish red base etched with golden yellow strokes and heavy indigo/purple splashing where sunlight touches the skin.
Growth Style: Fruits hang in generous, cascading clusters of 6 to 10 tomatoes per branch.
Flavour: Exceptionally sweet and rich with complex fruity notes, balanced by a slight, refreshing tartness.
Texture: Dense, meaty interior with juicy flesh and few seed cavities.
Growing Information
Plant Type: Indeterminate (requires strong trellis, stringing or staking).
Foliage: Regular leaf.
Days to Maturity: Mid-early to mid-season, seed sow to ripe fruit around 110 days.
Height: Typically reaches 1.8m in height.
Pruning Recommendation: Performs best when pruned to 2–4 main leads. Full sunlight exposure on the clusters enhances the deep dark purple (anthocyanin) colouration.