An early-season pink tomato with a mild, balanced flavor.

What stands out to me about Yukon Quest is that it starts producing early in the season and remains productive throughout the season. Its medium-sized pink tomatoes have a mild, balanced flavor, with sweetness that is present without dominating and subtle acidity. Its delicate aromas make for a gentle tasting experience without being bland.

Its early, dwarf plant reaches approximately 1 m in height and has regular, rugose-type foliage.

Yukon Quest was developed as part of the Dwarf Tomato Project. It originated from a cross between Budai Torpe and Black from Tula, made by Patrina Nuske Small. Susan Bailey found and named the variety from a selection by Richard Allen.

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 and balanced

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

Intensity: Moderate | 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

Uses: Salads, fresh slices.

Type & Color: Dwarf, round, pink. Regular, rugose-type foliage.

Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum

Maturity: Approximately 75 days.

Brix observed during my tastings: 3

Origin: Dwarf Tomato Project, a collaborative initiative to develop dwarf tomatoes involving Craig LeHoullier. Cross between Budai Torpe and Black from Tula made by Patrina Nuske Small. Found and named by Susan Bailey from a selection by Richard Allen.

Outdoor Sowing: 5 mm deep, 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Harden off seedlings before transplanting.

Temperature: 24 to 32 °C for germination, then 16 to 20 °C.

Full sun | Sturdy stake | ↕ Dwarf ± 100 cm | ↔ 50 cm | 10–12 L pot