The ‘Little Lucky Heart’ tomato is a mid-season, indeterminate variety known for its unique bicolored, heart-shaped fruits and exceptional flavor.
Key Characteristics:
- Fruit Appearance: Fruits are predominantly heart-shaped, though some may be round, weighing between 3 to 5 ounces (approximately 85 to 140 grams).They exhibit a two-tone yellow-orange skin with a pink blush at the apex, and the juicy flesh is marbled with pink and yellow hues.
- Flavor Profile: Renowned for their sweet, fruity flavor with minimal acidity, making them ideal for fresh consumption in salads, garnishes, and as a snack.
- Plant Growth: The plant features potato leaf foliage and is indeterminate, producing fruit continuously until frost.It reaches a height of approximately 1.6 meters (about 5.25 feet) and begins yielding fruit mid-season, with more abundant production in the latter half.
Cultivation Tips:
- Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun conditions.
- Watering: Requires consistent moisture; avoid overwatering to prevent root issues.
- Support: Due to its indeterminate growth and the weight of the fruits, providing support such as staking or caging is essential to maintain plant health and fruit quality.
Origin:
The ‘Little Lucky Heart’ variety originated in the garden of Reinhard Kraft in Germany, appearing as a natural variation in a planting of the ‘Little Lucky’ tomato.
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