Rosella Crimson Tomato
Price: $3.45
SKU: 3403371
Determinate. 78 days, dwarf - An early to mid-season, rugose, regular leaf dwarf plants, producing medium to medium large (four to twelve ounce), oblate fruit that have clear skin and deep-red flesh, therefore a pink variety. 'Rosella Crimson' is vigorous and productive, with an excellent to outstanding flavor, in some seasons approaching 'Pink Brandywine' in quality.
Developed by members of the "Dwarf Tomato Project" as a selection out of the "Sleepy family" ('Budai Torpe' and 'Stump of the World', cross made by Patrina Nuske Small during the Australian Summer of 2005/06). 'Rosella Crimson' is the collaborative work of primarily Patrina Nuske Small (who named it), Craig LeHoullier, Linda Black, Denise Sackett, Justin Morse, Bill Minkey, with input from many others. Introduced in 2014.
Fruit Color: Purple
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 Wyld Utah (Salt Lake City) on July 9, 2023
It's my 1st time growing the drawf varieties. I learned quickly to NOT prune them at all,not even the suckers or your productivity will be severly diminished. I read that on a website somewhere. It started getting hot as far as temps, mid to upper 90s and so far I'm still getting decent productivity. I should add that I'm growing in pots which make it even trickier but so far happy with the plant. Hoping to get ripe fruit in about a month.
By Gail Nettles on July 14, 2022
I am enjoying this tomato this 2022 growing season. The plant is very nice, and semi-vigorous -- grows well, but is also a good neighbor and doesn't get too large. It's more of a mid-season tomato, which is fine. The tomatoes -- oh my! Beautiful, pink-purple fruit that are sweet, but also has a tartness -- which makes it rich and well-balanced. Had a week where we got 5 inches of rain over 4 days and...no splitting! Granted, I try to keep the plants evenly watered, but some other tomatoes split. Rosella Crimson did not - yay! Definitely recommend this tomato variety.
By Brian Mitchell on August 31, 2019
This tomato doesn't get a lot of attention - likely due to it being a pink/red tomato (which are common). But this one shouldn't be overlooked as it is truly an excellent example of a pink/red tomato. The flavor is outstanding.<br><br> The fruit are slightly oblate and average around eight ounces in weight. The interior flesh is meaty, but not dry (perfect for sandwiches).<br><br> The plant size is typical for a dwarf (about four feet tall) and it is very productive. A very good yielder. I highly recommend this variety!
