Dwarf Purple Heartthrob Tomato
Price: $2.95
SKU: 3401741
80 days, dwarf — The rugose, regular leaf plants of 'Dwarf Purple Heartthrob' are prolific. Its fruit are four to ten ounces each, strongly heart-shaped, and purple in color with nearly metallic looking green stripes. The interior is a rich burgundy crimson with a well balanced, very classically tomato-ey and delicious flavor.
The first named release from the promising and colorful "Hearty" family, the primary development work was carried out by Vince Lavalle, Bill Yoder and Craig LeHoullier (and named by Bill and Craig). Breeding contributors are Dan Follett, Ted Maiden, Mickey Pasco-Powell, Susan Oliverson, Heide Dolan, John Cook, and Bill Minkey. Each packet contains at least 20 seeds.
Fruit Color: Purple
Special Groups: Container Friendly
Special Groups: Dwarf Tomato Project
Harvest Timing: Main Crop / Mid-Season
Customer Reviews:
By Sandee (Central Maryland) on July 20, 2024
This was the most prolific of all the large fruited tomatoes we grew this year and I love the unique color and shape....The larger ones look just like a heart.
By Ann M on the coast (Pacific coastal mtns) on November 27, 2022
Im a believer! This was my first year growing dwarf tomatoes specifically. My experimental garden consisted of 43 tomato plants. Of those, 33 were dwarfs. Purple heart throb was a beautiful success. I had 2 of these plants in 5 gal grow bags and they are just now finishing up. I am saving seed for next year. I live in a high-wind zone 9. The dwarfs were perfectly suited with support.
By Craig LeHoullier on February 9, 2022
This tidy plant really does show the dwarf growth habit clearly - it is relatively upright and narrow, and produces sprays of flowers that turn into the most attractive round, bright yellow cherry tomatoes. The flavor is very pleasant and well balanced, mildly sweet, and this tomato is perfect for slicing into salads or skewering and grilling. It seems to handle foliage diseases and hot humid spells very well.
By Craig LeHoullier on February 8, 2022
Dwarf Purple Heartthrob has it all - great production, distinct heart shaped fruit that are purple with nearly metallic looking greenish vertical striping, and a deep crimson interior typical of the black tomato varieties. To top it all off, it is delicious - full flavored and well balanced. This is sure to be a conversation piece in your garden, or on your table.
