Showstopper
10-15 tomato seeds
£4.95
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Showstopper Dwarf Tomato (10-15 seeds)
The 'Showstopper' tomato variety is a new and visually stunning creation from Wild Boar Farms, a renowned breeder of unique and often dramatically coloured tomatoes by Brad Gates in California, USA. Although a new addition, It's certainly going to emerge as one of his top varieties for both beauty and flavour.
Origin: Developed by Brad Gates of Wild Boar Farms, known for his "antho" (anthocyanin) and striped tomato varieties. It's a sister variety to the equally fabulous 'Eye Candy'.
Appearance: This is where 'Showstopper' truly shines. The fruits are semi-heart shaped and start off green with dark green stripes and striking purple anthocyanin splashes (where exposed to sun). As they ripen, the base colour transitions to a dark brick-red to pink, the green stripes turn gold, and the anthocyanin deepens to black. The skin is incredibly smooth and shiny, giving the tomatoes an almost "fake" or plastic-like, yet beautiful, appearance.
Size: Medium-sized fruits, typically weighing between 80 -140 grams.
Flavour: Is outstanding rich and complex, boasting a great balance of richness, acidity, and sweetness, whilst the interior is rich and meaty. Wild Boar Farms themselves state, "This variety actually tastes as good as it looks. Just Superb!"
Growth Habit: It's an indeterminate dwarf vining tomato.While indeterminate (meaning it will continue to grow and produce fruit until frost), it tends to be of a more manageable dwarf size, extending between 1m and 1.5m .The plants are fairly stocky with beautiful dark green, almost blue foliage.
Maturity: Mid-to-late season, typically maturing in 110-130 days from seed sowing.
Productivity: Considered to have well above-average production, Wild Boar Farms advising that it consistently yields well each year.
Shelf Life/Durability: A significant advantage of 'Showstopper' is its outstanding self-life and durability without sacrificing eating quality. It has shown to last 2-3 weeks at room temperature and still maintain high quality.
'Showstopper' is a prime example of Wild Boar Farms' breeding mantra: combining dramatic visual appeal with exceptional flavour and good garden performance. It's an excellent choice for gardeners who want a truly unique and delicious tomato that will turn heads.