Dwarf Arctic Rose
| Dwarf Arctic Rose | |
|---|---|
| Maturity | midseason |
| Growth habit | dwarf, indet. |
| Leaf type | regular, rugose |
| Fruit color | pink |
| Fruit shape | round, oblate |
| Fruit size | medium |
| Fruit type | slicer |
| Variety type | stabilized intentional cross, created heirloom |
| Country | Australia, USA |
B.C KO T
- Early to mid-season. Det., dwart (tree-type) plants with rugose regular foliage stay quite compact and do not require pruning. Pink round oblate fruits with smooth shoulders, 3-7 oz. Very good balanced flavor.
Seed source:
Year grown: 2013*, 2014
Location: Zone 7b, PNW, Anmore, BC, Canada (760 ft above sea level)
NC LE C
- Early to mid season. Regular leaf, dark green rugose foliage, stout central stem, grows to 3 feet tall - relatively compact for a Dwarf project release. Fruit are smooth and round to oblate, ranging from 3-8 ounces, and ripen pink (clear skin, red interior). Flavor is well balanced and delicious.
Seed source:
- Dwarf Tomato Project
Year grown:
Location:
TN MA T
- Dwarf plant with regular rugose foliage, Determinate, very early (58 days), 5 oz, pink fruit with excellent taste.
Seed source:
- Sherry Sheisl, Alaska 12
Year grown: 2011, 2012
Location: LaFollette, Tennessee, USA
History
- Developed in the 2006-2012 by the members of the Dwarf Tomato Project from a cross between Budai Torpe and Black from Tula, made in 2005 by Patrina Nuske Small in Australia. Sherry Shiesl and Susan Bailey of Alaska carried out the majority of the selection work on this new variety, which was named collaboratively by them in 2011.
- Ted Maiden of LaFollette, Tennessee did the finalizing work and seed propagation (F8) for release in 2012.
- Casey's Heirloom Tomatoes of Airdrie introduced the variety in 2012.
- More information about the development of this cultivar can be found on the Dwarf Tomato Project website.
Related
Picture Gallery
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Dwarf Arctic Rose - plant. 2014-06-20.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Dwarf Arctic Rose - plant. 2014-06-22.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Dwarf Arctic Rose - flowers. 2014-06-20.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Dwarf Arctic Rose - flowers. 2014-06-20.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Dwarf Arctic Rose - baby fruit. 2014-06-20.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Dwarf Arctic Rose - baby fruit. 2014-06-20.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Dwarf Arctic Rose - baby fruit. 2014-06-20.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Dwarf Arctic Rose - green fruit. 2014-06-22.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Dwarf Arctic Rose - green fruit. 2014-06-22.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Dwarf Arctic Rose - ripening fruit. 2014-08-04.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Dwarf Arctic Rose - ripe fruit. 2014-08-10.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Dwarf Arctic Rose - ripe fruit. 2014-08-10.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Dwarf Arctic Rose - ripe fruit. 2014-08-10.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Dwarf Arctic Rose - sliced fruit. 2014-08-18.
Sherry Shiesl, Alaska. Dwarf Arctic Rose - ripe fruit. 2012.
Ted Maiden (TN MA T): Dwarf Arctic Rose - ripe fruit. 2012.
Ted Maiden (TN MA T): Dwarf Arctic Rose - ripe fruit. 2012.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Dwarf Arctic Rose - sliced fruit. 2014-08-10.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Dwarf Arctic Rose - sliced fruit. 2014-08-18.
Sherry Shiesl, Alaska. Dwarf Arctic Rose - sliced fruit. 2012.
Ted Maiden (TN MA T): Dwarf Arctic Rose - sliced fruit. 2012.
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Seed Availability
| Year | Commercial Vendors | Seed Savers Yearbook (Member listings) | Seeds of Diversity (Member listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | . | . | |
| 2017 | . | . | |
| 2016 | Casey's Heirloom Tomatoes of Airdrie | . | . |
| 2015 | Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds - new Casey's Heirloom Tomatoes of Airdrie |
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| 2014 | Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds - new Casey's Heirloom Tomatoes of Airdrie Heritage Tomato Seed - new |
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| 2013 | Casey's Heirloom Tomatoes of Airdrie - new | 0 | . |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | . | |
| 2009 | 0 | . | |
| 2008 | 0 | . | |
| 2007 | 0 | . |
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