Seeds of this un-named variety were given to Gary from tomato breeder, Archie Millett, formerly with the University of California Davis, who crossed his favorite tomato varieties over many years to finally produce a disease-resistant tomato with intense flavor. ‘Clint Eastwood’s Rowdy Red,’ named by Gary Ibsen for Clint’s participation in the Carmel TomatoFest, is an open-pollinated, tall, indeterminate, plant that produces lots of 2-inch (6-10 oz.), deep-red, round tomatoes with a subtle point on its end. Fruits have robust, “not for sissies,” bold, complex flavors. Its fruity sweetness is perfectly balanced with plenty of acidity, earthy nuances, and complexity. Its firm, juicy flesh, invites snacking in the garden, cooking, canning, and seed-saving.

Culinary Use

Paste / Sauce / Canner / Salad

Flavor Profile

Acidic / Fruity / Sweet / Well-balanced

Flesh Color

Red

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Shape

Round

Fruit Size

Small

Leaf Type

Regular

Maturity

Mid-season

Plant Type

Indeterminate

Species

Solanum lycopersicum

Variety

Open Pollinated