Stupice

This fantastic 1954 variety from Eastern Europe is the earliest of all our vine tomatoes. 

We had a rare tomato trial in 2010 and this one was noticeably earlier than the others; we got a great crop simply in large pots on our patio, despite the rainy summer. The plants are vigorous  and produce red fruit with an excellent flavour.  Ideal for outdoors, but also good in a greenhouse for early crops. 

Larger than a cherry tomato, but not as big as a beefsteak type, the fruit are about two inches across and ideal for salad use.

Fast-fruiting variety for shorter summers, ideal if you grow your tomatoes outdoors.