Tartufo
10-15 tomato seeds
£4.95
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Tartufo Micro Dwarf Tomato (10-15 seeds)
The 'Tartufo' is an exciting and relatively new addition to the micro dwarf tomato family, highly valued for its striking colour and excellent production in a small package.
The name 'Tartufo' means "truffle" in Italian, likely referencing the fruit's dark, earthy colour when partially ripe.
Size (Plant): It is a compact micro dwarf, generally staying between 25–35 cm tall. This makes it perfect for small pots, windowsills, or as an ornamental plant in small spaces.
Fruit Colour: This is its most distinctive feature, placing it alongside the 'Crow's Eye' and 'Purple Boy' in the anthocyanin (dark-pigment) category. The fruit ripens from a dark green/black with deep purple/anthocyanin shoulders (blue-black) to a fully ripe dark red/mahogany-brown or deep red with a dark neck.
Fruit Size & Shape: It produces a good yield of large cherry to small cocktail-sized tomatoes, round or slightly flattened, typically weighing around 15–30 grams. This fruit size is a bit larger than most micro dwarf cherries.
Flavour: It has a rich, full, and well-balanced tomato flavor. The taste is best described as sweet with subtle acidity, sometimes having a slightly smoky or earthy complexity that is characteristic of dark-coloured tomatoes.
Growth Habit: It is a determinate (bush) variety, meaning it grows to a set size and produces its crop over a short period. It requires minimal to no staking or pruning.If supporting, a couple of very small canes will suffice.
Maturity: It is an early producer, with fruits typically ripening in 90 to 105 days after seed sowing.
Growing
Container Star: Ideal for small 2 to 3 litre pots on balconies, patios, and kitchen windowsills.
Aesthetic Appeal: The dark, contrasting colours of the fruit and the rugged, sometimes slightly rugose (crinkled) regular foliage give it high ornamental value.
Sunlight: Like all anthocyanin tomatoes, placing 'Tartufo' in full sun will intensify the purple-black colouration on the shoulders of the fruit.
If you are looking for a micro dwarf that delivers gourmet flavour and the nutritional benefits of anthocyanins (antioxidants) in a highly decorative, compact plant, 'Tartufo' is an excellent choice!