🍅 Quick take: Dwarf Maritime Bells is a compact, tree-type variety from the Dwarf Tomato Project that produces beautiful burgundy and brown striped pears. Weighing 1.7-2.5 oz (50-70 g), these small fruits are known for being exceptionally juicy and flavorful. Full summary ↓
Growers’ Notes and Photos (USDA Zone 4 Experience)
Dwarf Maritime Bells, also known as Sea Bells. A variety from the Dwarf Tomato Project, it’s a tree-type plant reaching up to 28 inches (70 cm) in the greenhouse. It has broad leaves and stays very compact in the seedling stage. The fruits are absolutely beautiful burgundy with brown stripes. They are pear-shaped, weighing 1.7-2.5 oz (50-70 g), very tasty, and juicy.
Edited September 17, 2021 by Svetikk
Full Summary: Plant, Yield, Taste, and Comparisons
- 🌿 Plant: Tree-type dwarf with rugose (broad) leaves. Stays extremely compact as a seedling and reaches a maximum height of around 28 inches (70 cm) when grown in a greenhouse.
- 📈 Yield: Produces good clusters of small, pear-shaped fruits proportionate to its compact size.
- 👅 Taste: Excellent flavor profile; rich, sweet, and highly juicy like many dark tomatoes.
- 📦 Storage: Best for immediate fresh eating or snacking, as the juicy flesh is delicate.
- 🌎 Who Reviewed It: Grown in the Moscow Region, Russia (USDA Zone 4).
🍅 Have you grown Dwarf Maritime Bells? Drop a comment below and let us know your zone! Did it stay super compact for you during the seedling stage?
