Tanunda Red Tomato

Name: Tanunda Red Tomato
Brand: Victory Seeds
Price: 4.45 USD
Availability: InStock

Solanum lycopersicum

Price: $ $4.45

SKU: 3403591

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75 days, dwarf - 'Tanunda Red' is a vigorous, rugose, regular leaf variety that produces good amounts of fruit that are vibrant red in color. They are medium-sized (four to ten ounce), smooth, oblate in shape, juicy with a delicious, well-balanced flavor that is neither too tart or too sweet. A very good slicing-type tomato.

Developed by members of the "Dwarf Tomato Project" this variety originated from a cross between an early generation "Sleepy Family" selection called 'Wilpena' and 'Cherokee Purple' made by Patrina Nuske Small in 2008 and named 'Plentiful.' 'Tanunda Red' was selected and named by Patrina. Also involved in its development were Craig LeHoullier, Carol Knapp, Sandra Tipton, Marsha Eisenberg, and Bill Minkey. Introduced in 2016.

Color: Red
Special Groups: Container Friendly
Special Groups: Dwarf Tomato Project
Harvest Timing: Main Crop / Mid-Season
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
Leaf Type: Regular Leaf

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.

In an effort to keep this variety available to home gardeners, 'Tanunda Red' 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 'Tanunda Red' 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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★★★★★ Update
By Karen Tiedemann (Black Hawk, SD) on September 3, 2026

Tanunda is my second favorite, next to Maralinga. I'm growing 8 heirlooms, in 5 gallon buckets, and am impressed both of these tomatoes. Our summer has been "killer" with causing loss of blossoms and fruit drop, more hotter than usual heat into this month, September, yet to come. No cracking or splitting, I carefully moniter the amount of water, so as not to cause splitting, at least a couple of times a day, with this heat.
An excellent tasting tomato.

★★★★★ A delicious tomato
By Karen Tiedemann (Black Hawk, SD) on July 31, 2026

First one off the vine was very delicious. On the sweeter side with just the right "tomato" taste. Not as meaty inside as other dwarfs, but it was just fine, not too many seeds pockets. Just a downright tasty tomato.

★★★☆☆ early, needs some support
By Trish (Virginia) on August 23, 2024

Germination was great, and I gave several plants to neighbors. The plants needed some support and they produced early. The flavor was good, but not great. All in all, they\'re a pretty good fill-in until the more flavorful heirloom varieties produce.

★★★★☆ Rich and delicious!
By Renee Sweet on October 3, 2017

Grew on my deck in large pot. Excellent growth but needs support. Was not as productive as 'Summer Sunrise', but I only grew one plant. We will see next year if it was just my cultural failings. Flavor is truly wonderful! The squirrels agree!