Kryptonite

• A colourful creation by Brad Gates : Kryptonite is a recent American tomato variety developed by Brad Gates of Wild Boar Farms. As with several of his breeding projects, unusual colour combinations are central to its appeal. This variety brings together an almost exotic appearance, green flesh and a distinctly fresh tomato flavour.
• A skin painted in yellow, green and blue : The rounded, sometimes subtly ribbed fruits generally weigh between 75 and 125 grams. Their skin displays yellow and almost fluorescent green stripes, complemented by bluish to deep blue pigmentation. The more direct sunlight the fruits receive, the more intensely these blue tones generally develop. As a result, each tomato can display its own distinctive pattern.
• Green flesh with a lively flavour : Beneath the striking skin lies juicy green flesh with a rich, fresh and slightly tangy taste. This pleasant brightness makes Kryptonite especially enjoyable fresh, particularly in salads where both its unusual colours and refreshing flavour can be appreciated.
• A strong plant with manageable growth : Kryptonite has an indeterminate growth habit and regular foliage. The plants grow vigorously but generally remain around 1.5 metres tall or less. With suitable support, they are easy to train without reaching the exceptional height of some other indeterminate tomato varieties.
• Rewarding harvests from midseason : From the middle of the growing season onwards, the plants can produce a good, steady crop. Their combination of vigorous growth, medium-sized fruits and reliable productivity makes Kryptonite more than an ornamental curiosity: it is also an appealing variety for regular harvesting.
• Fruits that keep their quality well : Another useful characteristic is the good keeping quality of the fruits. They can remain on the plant for a relatively long time without rapidly losing quality and also store well after picking. This offers greater flexibility when harvesting and using ripe tomatoes.