Organic ‘Barossa Fest Dwarf’ tomato

Organic ‘Barossa Fest Dwarf’ tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a vigorous, productive and bright Australian dwarf variety with sweet and tangy flavors

The ‘Barossa Fest Dwarf’ tomato is a remarkable creation of the Dwarf Tomato Project , resulting from a cross between Green Giant and Golden Dwarf Champion . Although classified as a dwarf tomato, this indeterminate variety develops an impressive stature over the course of the season, reaching up to 4.5 feet , while maintaining a compact and robust structure thanks to its rough, potato-like leaves .

It produces small, pale yellow globes weighing 80 to 100g , firm, juicy, and bursting with a sweet and slightly tangy flavor , perfect for salads, fresh snacks, or everyday cooking. True to the spirit of the Dwarf Tomato Project, ‘Barossa Fest’ combines productivity, stability, and beauty , with generous and continuous yields from mid-season until the first frosts. Introduced in 2016 and named after the Barossa Valley wine region of Australia, it perfectly reflects the sunshine and mild climate of its place of inspiration.

Companion plants : Basil, parsley, carrot, asparagus, alliums, celery, borage, marigold, calendula, mint, sage, peppers, dill (until mature)
Negative plants : Potato, corn, kohlrabi, beetroot, fennel, peas, squash

Spread/carry : Undetermined, dwarf, robust and compact
Plant height : 120 to 140 cm (up to 4.5′)
Quantity per packet : 25 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Special features : Variety from the Dwarf Tomato Project, pale yellow fruits, introduced in 2016, high yield, sweet and tangy flavor

Fruit color : Pale yellow
Fruit shape : Smooth globe
Fruit size/weight : 80 to 100 g
Fruit type : Medium table/cocktail tomato
Texture/flesh : Firm, juicy, sweet and tangy

Farming method

Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting . Bury the seeds 36 mm deep in a light potting mix and maintain a temperature of 2329 C for rapid germination (5 to 10 days). Reduce watering and nitrogen during hardening off to produce sturdy, robust plants.

Transplant when all risk of frost has passed. Space plants 3045 cm (1218″) apart, with 120180 cm (46′) between rows. Provide full sun , regular watering (level 3) , and, despite its dwarf habit , provide support for the abundant fruit clusters.

Harvesting and preservation

Harvest when the fruit is a uniform pale yellow and slightly soft. To advance the harvest, pick at the first sign of color , then allow to ripen off the vine at 22C or above . Store between 1221C , at 95% relative humidity , to preserve freshness and firmness.

Usage ideas

Perfect in salads , juicy and bright
Excellent for trays of multicolored tomatoes
Very good when cooked gently , where its slight acidity comes through pleasantly
Ideal for container gardening , thanks to its vigorous dwarf habit

‘Barossa Fest Dwarf’ is one of the Dwarf Tomato Project’s finest achievements: compact yet generous, sweet yet expressive, stable and abundant. A variety that combines beauty, flavor, and reliability to brighten the vegetable garden until the first frosts.