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Dwarf Numbat Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Price: $2.95

SKU: 3404691

Dwarf Numbat Open Source Seed Initiative

Mid-season, dwarf — 'Dwarf Numbat' produces medium small, three ounce, round shaped tomatoes resemble the parent 'Green Zebra', being striped with green and gold on the outside, and green, tart, tasty flesh. Its rugose, regular leaf plants are very prolific.

The "Quirky" family originated from a cross made by Ray South between 'Green Zebra' and a red fruited selection from the Dwarf Tomato Project's "Cheeky" family. 'Dwarf Numbat' was selected and named by Ray South, with significant contributors in its development including Craig LeHoullier, Patrina Nuske Small, Lisa Moore, Susan Oliverson and Shawn Conant, and Bill Minkey producing seed of the final selection.
Special Groups: Container Friendly
Special Groups: Dwarf Tomato Project
Harvest Timing: Main Crop / Mid-Season
In an effort to keep this variety available to home gardeners, 'Dwarf Numbat' has been released by "The Dwarf Tomato Project" (the breeder) to the public under the Open Source Seed Initiative (OSSI). You have the freedom to use these OSSI-Pledged seeds in any way you choose. In return, if you save seeds or use 'Dwarf Numbat' to breed a new variety, you pledge not to restrict others' use of these seeds or their derivatives by patents or other means, and to include this pledge with any transfer of these seeds or their derivatives. To learn more about this program, click here.

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★★★★★ Beautiful and Tasty!
By Jennifer H. (Massachusetts zone 6B) on July 5, 2023

I tried these for the first time last year (summer 2022) and I think I will always grow them from now on. They are full-flavored and a great size for snacking. (saladette) The ones that did make it in the house were used for a lovely sauce and tomato and cucumber salads. They are a compact plant that is great for a patio- no staking required, and they produced prolifically all summer long, being one of the last ones to stop for the fall. The flavor is akin to an Aunt Ruby's German Green- full tomato flavor but more citrusy and sharp without being overly acidic. Nice thick flesh and crack resistant. So yummy... the whole family loved them (and they're so dang pretty)!