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The Kangaroo Paw Brown Tomato is a unique and flavorful dwarf variety from the innovative Dwarf Tomato Project, developed as part of the "Witty" family (a cross of 'Budai Torpe' and 'Cherokee Green'). Named collaboratively by Patrina Nuske Small, Tim Warren, and Craig LeHoullier, this variety is part of the Kangaroo Paw series, which also includes red, green, and yellow versions, all named after the Australian native flower.
This compact, uniform, and prolific plant features rugose, and regular leaf foliage and reaches a manageable height of 2-3 feet, making it perfect for containers, patios, or garden beds. The fruits are small, round to flattened-globe in shape and weigh between 2 to 6 ounces. When ripe, they boast deep crimson flesh with shiny, chocolate-colored shoulders, giving them a striking appearance.
The Kangaroo Paw Brown Tomato offers a delightful, earthy flavor with a mild sweetness and a hint of tanginess. Its versatility shines in a variety of culinary applications—it’s excellent fresh in salads, for garnishing dishes, or for making salsas. It also holds up well when cooked, making it ideal for stews, sauces, or drying.
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Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Lycopersicon lycopersicum |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
| Growth Habit | Dwarf |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
| Propagation Methods | From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds, Ferment seeds before storing |
| Open Pollinated (OP) | Yes |
| Usage | Fresh, salad, Fresh, slicing |
| Fruit Color | Brown |
| Fruit Size | Medium (under one pound) |
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
