Dwarf, Regular leaf, Early to Mid season producing Dark Purple heart shaped fruits between 6oz and 16oz (170g and 450g)
Vigorous plants are among the most spreading and branching of the dwarf varieties. Producing heavy yields of medium to medium large heart shaped purple tomatoes. 'Dwarf Purple Heart' has deep crimson flesh with a delicious, well-balanced flavour. Although fairly large, the fruits also ripen relatively early.
Developed by the " Dwarf Tomato Project
," 'Dwarf Purple Heart' originated with a cross between ' Dwarf Wild Fred
' and 'Brad's Black Heart' made by Vince Lavallo and named " Porky." It was selected and named by Vince.
Among those who contributed to stabilizing this variety are Linda Black, Patrina Nuske Small, Amanda Fischer, Robbins Hail, Lisa Moore, Lurley Hernandez, Paul Fish, Kenny Jacobs, Stuart Pollack, Jessica Dubin, John Graham, Stephanie McVeigh, Antoniette Koshykar, and Craig LeHoullier. The starting seed sample was grown out and supplied by Bill Minkey.
