A cherry tomato that stands out in the garden, with its fuzzy foliage displaying bluish tones and its small red fruits covered in a fine, velvety fuzz.

What I appreciate about Red Velvet is its truly distinctive appearance. Its fuzzy foliage has bluish tones that give it a velvety look. Its clusters of red cherry tomatoes are also covered in a fine fuzz, a characteristic associated with the Angora gene. In addition to its unusual appearance, it stands out for its excellent productivity and good disease resistance. Its fruits offer a very sweet flavor, with a hint of acidity that brings out the richness of their aromas.

Every variety has its own personality. The best tomato isn’t the one that everyone likes, but the one that finds its place in your garden, your kitchen, and your habits.

You can share its seeds within your community: our seeds are reproducible.

Cultivate your preferences.

Flavor Profile

Sweet & aromatic

Sweet: ●●●●○ | Tangy: ●●○○○ | Aromatic: ●●●○○

Intensity: Moderate | Texture: Fuzzy, crisp & juicy

Each flavor profile is based on my own observations in the garden and during tasting. The seeds come from tomatoes selected in my garden.

Technical Information

Use: Fresh eating, salads, snacks and garnishes
Type: Cherry tomato, indeterminate
Color: Red
Size: Small
Flesh: Juicy and crisp, with fuzzy skin
Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
Days to maturity: Mid-season
Origin: United States, grown in my own garden
Developer: Joe Bratka
Foliage: Regular, Angora type, covered in fuzz with bluish tones
Production: Clusters of cherry tomatoes

Sowing: 5 mm deep, 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost
Hardening off: Gradually before transplanting
Temperature: 24 to 32 °C for germination, then 16 to 20 °C

Full sun | Indeterminate ↕ 200 cm | ↔ 50 cm | Sturdy stake

Discover its sisters in flavor or use among the recommended varieties.