‘Sozvezdiye Bliznetsy’ is a Russian commercial variety (translated by some seed vendors in English as ‘Gemini’). It was introduced in 2009 by Russian CV ‘Sibirskiy Sad’ as part of their ‘Tomato Horoscope’ collection. Released by a number of Russian commercial seed vendors in the late 2000s, including ‘Sibirskiy Sad’. This tomato is out of a series of Russian-bred tomatoes that are named after the Horoscope signs.
First introduced commercially in North America by ‘Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds’ in 2010. Determinate, regular leaf plant produces large, rose-pink, heart-shaped tomatoes. Midseason, about 80 days to maturity.

*According to SSE Yearbook, there is also another, red-fruited tomato called ‘Gemini’. It is an entirely different variety not related to ‘Sozvezdiye Bliznetsy’.

Culinary Use

Slicer

Flavor Profile

Sweet

Flesh Color

Pink

Fruit Color

Pink

Fruit Shape

Oxheart

Fruit Size

Large

Leaf Type

Regular

Maturity

Mid-season

Plant Type

Determinate

Species

Solanum lycopersicum

Variety

Open Pollinated