A unique cultivar from China. First offered at Seed Savers 2009 Yearbook by Hristo Hristov of Bulgaria as Tzi Bi U. Our TomatoFest seeds produce large, sturdy, regular leaf plants that yields clusters of jewel-like, 1-3 oz., smooth, purplish-red tomatoes with iridescent green streaks and a dark-purple red flesh. Fruit starts out with darker green stripes on typical unripe tomato green, and as they mature, the dark green stripes become slightly opalescent as the flesh darkens. I value this unique variety not as much for taste as for its ornamental quality. Rare tomato seeds. -tomatofest

A unique cultivar from China. First offered at Seed Savers 2009 Yearbook by Hristo Hristov of Bulgaria as Tzi Bi U. Large, sturdy, regular leaf plants that yield clusters of jewel-like, 1-3 oz., smooth, purplish-red tomatoes with iridescent green streaks and a dark-purple red flesh. Fruit starts out with darker green stripes on typical unripe tomato green, and as they mature, the dark green stripes become slightly opalescent as the flesh darkens. Rare tomato seeds. Seeds available at www.tomatofest.com

Fruit ColorsGreen / Purple / Striped
Flesh ColorsBi-Color / Purple / Red
Fruit ShapesOblate
Fruit SizesSmall
Fruit Weights1-3 oz
Culinary UsesSalad
MaturitiesMid-season
Plant TypesIndeterminate
OriginsChina
LeavesRegular
FlavorsWell-balanced worldtomatosociety

Violet Jasper. Fruit weigh 1-3 ounces, are smooth and have good tasting, dark purplish-red flesh. This variety will also amaze you with its high yield. Start seeds 6-8 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 23-30ºC. After first true leaves appear, seedlings can be planted into plug trays. Seedlings are best grown at 21 à 24ºC. Plant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed, and night temperatures are above 10ºC. seeds-organic