‘Wild Galapagos’, AKA ‘Galapagos Wild’ tomato – (Solanum cheesmaniae). Indeterminate, regular leaf plant produces high yields of small, golden yellow-orange fruit with delicious flavors. From the Underwood Garden’s catalog, “This is the true wild Galapagos Island tomato variety, collected by Sarah Darwin, great-granddaughter of (naturalist) Charles Darwin. These tomatoes are found growing right along the seafront, just feet from the ocean in rocky, exposed, and almost soilless conditions. ”
“The Wild Galapagos Tomato is one of two indigenous varieties of tomatoes on the Galapagos Islands and is the only edible one. This is why its scientific name is completely different than any other tomato!”
It can take anywhere from 4 to 45 days to germinate, based on recent reports. Under germination testing these two varieties have taken longer than “regular” tomatoes to germinate under controlled conditions.
“Wild Galapagos tomato is the only tomato that keeps producing throughout the heat of the summer! With a daily high of 110°F for over 40 days, the Wild Galapagos was the only tomato to keep going, giving about 2 pints of tomatoes every other day from 2 plants.”

Culinary Use

Salad

Flavor Profile

Sweet

Flesh Color

Bi-Color / Orange / Yellow

Fruit Color

Bi-Color / Orange / Yellow

Fruit Shape

Grape

Fruit Size

Cherry

Leaf Type

Regular

Maturity

Mid-season

Plant Type

Indeterminate

Species

Solanum cheesmaniae

Variety

Heirloom / Open Pollinated