Quick Summary of Tikla Sundari
- 🌍 Origin: A rare and exotic heirloom variety originating from India. Its name translates beautifully to “Fragrant Beauty”.
- 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall). A vigorous vine that reaches up to 1.8 meters (6 ft) in height. Growers recommend pruning and maintaining the plant in 2-3 main stems for optimal yield and fruit size.
- 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Red, barrel-shaped (plum/paste type) tomatoes that feature charming, slight ribbing and folds at the shoulders. The average weight is a very manageable 120-150 grams (4.2-5.3 oz).
- 👅 Flavor & Texture: The fruits have a dense, satin-like skin and thick, meaty walls, making them excellent for canning and processing. Unlike dry paste tomatoes, the interior flesh remains nicely juicy.
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Tikla Sundari (Aromatnaya Krasavitsa / Fragrant Beauty), India.
Indeterminate, tall (up to 1.8 m / 6 ft), can be formed into 2-3 stems. The fruits of this variety look like little barrels, with slight ribbing and folds, average weight 120-150 grams (4.2-5.3 oz). Dense satin skin, thick fruit walls with juicy flesh.

