A bright pink, heart-shaped tomato with almost black indigo shoulders, distinguished by its striking coloration and mild flavour with particularly subtle acidity.

What I appreciate about Sgt Pepper is the contrast between the bright pink of its fruits and their almost black indigo shoulders. This distinctive coloration comes from anthocyanins, natural pigments that develop when exposed to sunlight. Its heart-shaped fruits have dense, juicy flesh with a pleasant texture.

Its mild flavour, with very subtle acidity and delicate aromas, offers a gentle rather than pronounced flavour profile. It is enjoyable fresh, in salads or sandwiches, and is also suitable for making sauces.

This modern open-pollinated variety was developed in the United States by Jason Haynes, from a cross between OSU P20 and German Red Strawberry. Its vigorous indeterminate plants produce generously throughout the season.

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

Mild & aromatic

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

Intensity: mild | Texture: dense and 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: Salads, sandwiches, fresh eating, sauces and purées
Type: Heart-shaped
Color: Bright pink with almost black indigo shoulders
Size: Medium to large
Flesh: Dense and juicy
Skin: Resistant to splitting and cracking
Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
Maturity: Approximately 75–80 days after transplanting
Brix observed during my tastings: 4–5
Origin: United States; grown in my garden
Development: American variety developed by Jason Haynes (Seaside Seeds), resulting from a cross between OSU Blue and German Red Strawberry. The German Red Strawberry seeds were provided to him by Blane Horton. 

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

Full sun | Indeterminate ↕ ± 180 cm | ↔ 50 cm | Sturdy 

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