Dwarf Metallica Tomato
Price: $3.95
SKU: 3404941The "Beauty" family originated from a cross made by Vincent Lavallo between the "Dwarf Tomato Project" release 'Dwarf Wild Fred' and the indeterminate variety 'Beauty King'. 'Dwarf Metallica' was selected from this family and named by Suzanne Dzejachok. Others who contributed to this variety were Craig LeHoullier, Susan Oliverson, Nancy Ruhl, Ray Newstead, Justin Sieglaff, Barbara Kambourelis, and Anne Haywood, with Bill Minkey and John Dunton growing out the release.
We have observed an occasional off-type plant, and will continue to refine the variety, but for the most part it is quite stable.
Special Groups: Dwarf Tomato Project
Harvest Timing: Main Crop / Mid-Season
Full light and cooler temps (60° to 70°) will help to prevent the seedlings from becoming too leggy. If plants become rootbound before you can safely set them into the ground, transplant them into larger pots.
Harden off plants before planting outside. Young plants are very susceptible to frost and sunburn damage. Avoid too much nitrogen. Water evenly but not in excess.
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Customer Reviews:
By Andrew Barney (Loveland, Colorado) on February 14, 2024
This tomato was one of 24 dwarf tomatoes planted in a mini dwarf trial for Northern colorado. These were planted in two separate raised beds / pots. This variety was almost left out of the trial. Because of disease and/or ph or nutrient balance in the soil most of the tomatoes did poorly. This variety did the best and seemed to have complete disease resistance! Had huge tomatoes as well! This variety was a surprise and will be grown again! I recommend this variety for sure!
By David H (SF Eastbay CA) on August 11, 2023
These are by far my favorite of the 6 types of dwarf tomatoes I grew last year! They have a smooth smoky flavor that you can't get at the store period. I have started the last of my seeds three weeks ago to try for a late harvest since the summer heat in California came late this year, I think I can get at least 2 more months of grow time. I'm definitely ordering some more seeds for next summer.
By Dan on October 30, 2021
Delicious tomato! Three foot compact plants with dense foliage. Grown in zone 8A of coastal Virginia in seven gallon grow bags. Beautiful, medium-sized striped tomatoes in 3 to 4 fruit clusters. Crack resistant through summertime thunderstorms until we were thoroughly soaked by tropical storm remnants. Perfect slicer for sandwiches with a nice sweet/tart balance. Will absolutely grow again!
