🍅 Quick take: Dwarf Banana Toes is an early-season, highly compact dwarf variety from the Dwarf Tomato Project. Bred by Craig LeHoullier (a cross between Dwarf Golden Heart and Speckled Roman), it produces small, bright yellow-orange plum tomatoes weighing 1.7-3.5 oz (50-100 g). The grower notes it is extremely productive, does perfectly in pots, and yields sweet, meaty fruits that are excellent for fresh eating, canning, and sun-drying. It also boasts a long shelf life. Full summary ↓
Growers’ Notes and Photos (USDA Zone 6 Experience)
Dwarf Banana Toes.
A new release. The bush is very compact with large rugose leaves. When grown in pots, the plants stay under 20-24 inches (50-60 cm) tall. The variety is a very heavy yielder! The fruits are bright yellow, taking on an orange tint when fully ripe, shaped like a small plum with a little beak. Weight is 1.7-3.5 oz (50-100 g), early season. The flavor is mild and sweet, not dry. The fruits keep for a long time after picking without losing quality. Good for fresh eating, sun-drying, and canning. The result of a cross made by Craig LeHoullier between Dwarf Golden Heart and the indeterminate variety Speckled Roman.
Full Summary: Plant, Yield, Taste and Uses
- 🌿 Plant: A very compact, rugose-leaf dwarf that stays under 2 ft (60 cm), making it a perfect candidate for container growing. It ripens early in the season.
- 📈 Yield: Excellent. Described as a very heavy yielder. Produces small 1.7-3.5 oz (50-100 g) plum tomatoes with a pointed blossom end.
- 👅 Taste: Mild and sweet. The flesh is meaty but not overly dry.
- 📦 Storage: Great shelf life. The fruits hold up very well after picking without losing their flavor or texture.
- 🔪 Uses: Highly versatile. While sweet enough for fresh eating, the firm plum shape makes it ideal for canning and making sun-dried tomatoes.
- 🌎 Who Reviewed It: One grower located in USDA Zone 6.
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