Dwarf Purple Heart is a vigorous dwarf plant that is among the most spreading and branching of the dwarf varieties. Determinate, dwarf plants with rugose, regular leaf foliage produce heavy yields of 6-16 oz., medium-large, heart-shaped, purple-black tomatoes with deep-crimson flesh with a delicious well-balanced flavors.

Developed by a cross between Dwarf Wild Fred and Brad’s Black Heart made by Vince Lavallo and named “Porky.” It was selected and named by Vince. Among those who contributed to stabilizing this variety are Linda Black, Patrina Nuske Small, Amanda Fischer, Robbins Hail, Lisa Moore, Lurley Hernandez, Paul Fish, Kenny Jacobs, Stuart Pollack, Jessica Dubin, John Graham, Stephanie McVeigh, Antoniette Koshykar, and Craig LeHoullier.

Culinary Use

Paste / Sauce / Canner / Slicer

Flavor Profile

Well-balanced

Flesh Color

Purple

Fruit Color

Purple

Fruit Shape

Oxheart

Fruit Size

Large / Medium

Leaf Type

Regular / Rugose

Maturity

Mid-season

Plant Type

Determinate / Rugose Dwarf

Variety

Open Pollinated