A tomato that is as ornamental as it is delicious, distinguished by its beautiful variegated foliage and golden-yellow fruits striped with rosy red.

What I appreciate about Yellow Surprise Variegated is the combination of its unusual variegated foliage and colorful fruits with their fruity, sweet flavor. Its 20 to 50 g fruits have a lovely aromatic presence, accompanied by moderate acidity that balances their sweetness. Their juicy flesh makes them particularly enjoyable to eat.

This recent variety is believed to have originated from a spontaneous variation of Dean's Brad Gates, discovered and preserved by a Norwegian gardener. Its compact plant has an indeterminate growth habit, reaches approximately 1.30 metres (4.3 ft) in height and produces fruit in about 75 days.

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 & Fruity

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

Intensity: Moderate to pronounced | Texture: 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 and garnishes
Type: Round, cocktail
Color: Golden yellow with rosy-red stripes
Size: Small to medium
Weight: 20 to 50 g
Flesh: Juicy
Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
Days to maturity: Approximately 75 days
Origin: Spontaneous variation of Dean's Brad Gates, discovered in Norway
Foliage: Variegated green and cream, potato leaf
Growth habit: Compact, indeterminate
Height: Approximately 130 cm (4.3 ft)

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 ↕ approx. 130 cm | ↔ 50 cm | Sturdy stake

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