An heirloom variety from Mexico, with multicolored fruits in shades of yellow, orange, and red, and smooth, juicy flesh.

What I like about Joyau d’Oaxaca is its mild, fruity flavor, accompanied by a touch of acidity. Its beautiful multicolored fruits combine shades of yellow, orange, and red. Their smooth, juicy flesh makes for an enjoyable tasting experience, with pronounced fruity aromas.

This very old variety, which is believed to date back to pre-Columbian times, originated in Mexico. Its vigorous, indeterminate plant produces fruit throughout the season. Its potato-leaf foliage also makes it stand out in the garden.

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

Balanced & fruity

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

Intensity: Light | Texture: Smooth & 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, fresh eating, tomato platters

Type: Medium to large tomato

Color: Yellow, orange, and red

Shape: Round to flattened, sometimes ribbed

Flesh: Smooth & juicy

Foliage: Potato leaf

Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum

Maturity: Approximately 75 to 85 days

Origin: Mexico

Sowing: Sow 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 | Sturdy stake | Indeterminate ↕ 150–200 cm | ↔ 60 cm

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