Marvel Stripe Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) - In 2022 we received a package from Beth Krushylinski of Leamington, ON containing many heirloom tomato, herb and bean seed varieties that were left in glass jars in the kitchen cupboards of her late father’s home. Some of these have been in the family for years dating back to WWII where her father was a cook on the battle ships. One of these was labeled ‘Marbel Beefsteak - Aug. 2010’ of which after growing, we suspect is actually the Marvel Stripe Beefsteak, and likely harvested in 2010. Few seeds germinated, but enough to line out 19 plants. This heirloom showed great promise in our first year of trials with strong, climbing vines that produce large golden fruits with bolts of rose-red striping the flesh, giving them a striking marbleized appearance. Fruits are lower in acid and mildly smooth in flavour. In 2024, we grew a larger selection of plants and were once again pleased with the results.
Indeterminate growth.
87 Days to maturity
25 seeds per packet
Planting Instructions: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in warm soil. Transplant seedlings into 1‑inch cells or 3–4 inch pots at the 1–2 leaf stage. Harden off plants for 4–5 days once the risk of frost has passed. Transplant outdoors when day and night temperatures consistently stay above 10 °C. Provide support such as cages or stakes to keep plants tidy and accessible at harvest.
