A dwarf tomato with variegated foliage and oval fruits that ripen from yellow to orange, with a balanced flavor.

I enjoy watching the colors of Dean Halley Rainbow’s fruits evolve. The unripe, oval/plum-shaped tomatoes are variegated and turn yellow and orange as they ripen. Their flavor is sweet and acidic, with a fruity aftertaste. The flesh is soft and creamy.

Its plant reaches about 90 to 100 cm in height and has variegated, regular-leaf foliage.

This variety was created by Dean Slater.

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

Balanced

Sweet: ●●○○○ | Acidic: ●●○○○ | Aromatic: ●○○○○

Intensity: Low to moderate | Texture: Soft and creamy

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

Use: Fresh eating, salads

Type & Color: Dwarf, oval to plum-shaped, variegated fruits ripening to yellow and orange

Foliage: Variegated, regular leaf

Latin Name: Solanum lycopersicum

Maturity: Approximately 75 days

Origin: Created by Dean Slater

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

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

Full sun | Sturdy stake | ↕ Dwarf ± 90–100 cm | ↔ 50 cm | 10–12 L pot

Discover its sisters in flavor or use among the recommended varieties.