Loxton Lad Tomato
Price: $4.45
SKU: 3403551This "Dwarf Tomato Project" variety originated with a cross between 'Rosella Purple' and 'Orange Heirloom' made by Patrina Nuske Small in 2009 and named "Rosy." 'Loxton Lad' was selected from this family and named by Patrina after a country town in a citrus growing river land region in South Australia. Involved in the development were Patrina, Doug Frank, Shawn Conant, Patrick Sullivan, Craig LeHoullier and Bill Minkey. Introduced for the 2016 gardening season.
Fruit Color: Yellow
Special Groups: Container Friendly
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 Karen S (Kansas) on August 10, 2024
We planted these in a smaller, new garden area between our house and pool. We had sporadic, sometimes heavy rainfall this year plus a lot of very dry weather when we watered with a well. Naturally we experienced some cracking but it was expected under the conditions. These plant's weren't bothered by the heat. The tomatoes were sometimes double and huge! When single, they were a good size and blooming and production continues thru 100 degree weather. I've grown these before and will continue to do so. The tomato is full of tart/sweet flavor and the plants produced many of them. Everyone we've shared with want more. The unique color just adds to the fun!
By RB (Central IL) on November 5, 2023
We tend to get heavy rainfall off and on all summer here, resulting in many tomato varieties I've tried getting too much anthracnose to bear well. Loxton Lad was the worst tomato I tried to grow for these conditions in 2023, probably due to its thin skin. I never actually managed to harvest a mature tomato to try, so I can't speak to the flavor. I wound up using them all green instead. They were good sized, and would probably be great for someone with less summer rain.
By Teresa Day-Fickel on January 14, 2018
This tomato has a wonderful flavor and did very well in my North Texas garden. The yield was good for being a dwarf. It was my favorite tomato of 2017.
