Uptown Funk
Avg. 15 tomato seeds
£4.95
Uptown Funk Tomato
Developed by American breeder Blane Horton (Jackson, Mississippi, USA), Uptown Funk is an eye-catching, highly visual open pollinated (future heirloom) tomato. Known for its distinct multicoloured metallic striping and balanced, flavour profile, it has gained popularity among collectors for its rich colour variations and reliable productivity.
Breeder & Origin: Blane Horton (Jackson, Mississippi, USA). Introduced into European and international collector networks around 2016
Fruit Shape: Mid sized round or slightly flattened oblate fruits
Fruit Weight: 80g to 200g ranging from large saladette to small beefsteak sizes
Skin Color: Deep mahogany brown to dark purple base overlaid with striking, iridescent green and metallic-bronze stripes
Flesh & Taste: Dark, juicy, multi locular interior. The flavour profile is rich, tangy, and sweet with pronounced fruity undertones and a balanced acidity
Plant Habit: Indeterminate (vining)
Foliage Type: Regular leaf, dense foliage
Plant Height: ~1.2m to 1.6 m
Maturity: Mid season, around 120 days from seed sowing to ripe fruit
Yield & Habit: High yield; sets fruit reliably throughout summer on sturdy main stems. Requires staking, caging or stringing. Can be grown either outdoors or undercover