Waratah Tomato
Price: $2.95
SKU: 3403511This "Dwarf Tomato Project" variety was selected and named by Patrina Nuske Small from the project's "Plentiful family." Involved in its stabilization were Patrina, Craig LeHoullier, Paige Prince, Susan Dzejachok, Joyce Beggs, and Bill Minkey. Introduced for the 2016 gardening season.
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 Ryan Cheney on February 6, 2022
This one remained one of the healthiest looking tomato plants of the 9 varieties I grew last season. I grew this one in a fabric pot and the fruit were that classic round, red, picture perfect tomato, albeit more medium in size. Used in both salads and the occasional batch of salsa, the taste was exceptional. The only issue I had is, after the initial harvest of ripe fruit, the remainder mostly refused to ripen until the weather turned cooler. This stands to reason as some tomato varieties cease production in exceptionally hot temps, and well, this was one of them.
By Dennis montefusco on January 9, 2021
I grew the Waratah tomato for the first time in 2020 season in New Jersey. Plants are full and grow up to 4 feet. Very healthy plants. An abundance of very tasty fruit. I'll grow them again in 2021.
By Mary Bready on August 24, 2016
This is a truly amazing tomato. The size and taste is anything but dwarf! Ours grew to around four feet in height and produced an abundance of fruit. Plan to grow them next season in greenhouse as standard indeterminate varieties seem to take up too much space. Highly recommend.
