Dwarf Numbat Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Price: $2.95
SKU: 3404691Mid-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.
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
Special Groups: Dwarf Tomato Project
Harvest Timing: Main Crop / Mid-Season
Sow seeds indoors (do not direct sow into the garden), using sterile seed starting mix, 6 to 8 weeks before your last expected frost date. Plant 1/4" deep, water lightly but keep moist until emergence.
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.
Click here to view our full tomato growing guide.
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.
Click here to view our full tomato growing guide.
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
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)!
