Marvelosa Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Price: $3.45
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83 days, indeterminate - 'Marvelosa' is a good producer of medium sized (four to eight ounce), smooth, meaty, globular to slightly oblate, pink colored fruit. The fruit ripen uniformly and are very smooth, even around the stem end. It was once very popular with Southern truck growers.[2]
Bred by Fred J. Pritchard of the USDA as a stabilized cross between the now presumed extinct 'Marvel' and 'Ponderosa'. 'Marvelosa' was released in 1924.[1]
Our stock was grown out from seed originally obtained from the USDA back in 2003 (GRIN accession number PI 452002.) We re-released it to the gardening public for the 2013 gardening season.
Bred by Fred J. Pritchard of the USDA as a stabilized cross between the now presumed extinct 'Marvel' and 'Ponderosa'. 'Marvelosa' was released in 1924.[1]
Our stock was grown out from seed originally obtained from the USDA back in 2003 (GRIN accession number PI 452002.) We re-released it to the gardening public for the 2013 gardening season.
Color: Pink
Color: Purple
Harvest Timing: Main Crop / Mid-Season
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
Color: Purple
Harvest Timing: Main Crop / Mid-Season
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
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.
- "Yearbook of Agriculture", USDA, 1937
- Jerome B. Rice Seed Company - 1931 Catalog
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★★★★☆ Those truckers were right!
By Tammy Wardell (RICHARDSON, TX) on October 23, 2026
By Tammy Wardell (RICHARDSON, TX) on October 23, 2026
Grow Zone 8b. Started from seed indoors in February, high seedling success rate (90%). Began acclimating to outside in March and transplanted end of March. Plants grew well, moderate fruit set. Harvested most fruit by July and while the plant began to succumb to the searing 100+ degree days in August, I harvested a bit more before pulling up the plant. I enjoyed the fruit size, it is a perfect size and variety to successfully grow in the hot and humid summers of my area. Fruit did crack some, but was understandable for our harsh summers. A nice slicer. I look forward to growing this variety again; it persevered in tough conditions.
