Dwarf Desert Star

Description: Prolific and early producer of sweet pale yellow cherries. Bush growth habit makes it a wonderful choice for patios, decks, and docks.

Category: Dwarf Tomato Project and OSSI Pledged

Hails From: Bi-Hemisphere Breeding Project

Culinary Uses: Snacking, Fresh Eating, and Salad

Growth Habit: Dwarf and Indeterminate

Harvest: Midseason

Tomato Color: Yellow

Tomato Size: Cherry

Tomato Shape: Round

Leaf Type: Rugose and Potato

Provenance: Per Craig LeHoullier: "The Plucky family originated from a cross made by Ray South between Galina and Golden Dwarf Champion. Dwarf Desert Star Cherry was selected and named by Robin Bort. Numerous Tomatoville members participated in working on the most promising offspring, including Craig LeHoullier, Patrina Nuske Small, Susan Oliverson, Melissa Fink, Rebecca Gustafson, Nicole Diana, Linda Pugh, Bill Burke, Justin Sieglaff, Georgie Montoni, Jackie Gadbois, Patricia Hippili, Suzanna Dzejachok, Steve Carey, Amber Schneck and Nick Bolkowy, with Bill Minkey growing the release lot."