Organic 'Kangaroo Paw Yellow' tomato
Organic 'Kangaroo Paw Yellow' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a compact, vigorous and bright dwarf variety with tasty yellow fruits
The 'Kangaroo Paw Yellow' tomato is a charming and productive mid-season heirloom variety. A member of the compact dwarf tomato group, it produces uniform, sturdy, and surprisingly prolific plants despite its small size. Its rough, regular foliage, typical of dwarf lines, frames beautiful, bright yellow , round to slightly flattened fruits weighing between 2 and 8 oz . Their flavor is sweet, pleasant, and well-balanced, making them an excellent tomato for everyday cooking as well as colorful dishes.
Reaching a height of only 60 cm , this variety is perfect for pots, small gardens, tight flowerbeds, and edible landscaping. It represents the ideal combination of high yield, compact growth habit, and ease of care—a small tomato that delivers big results.
Companion plants : Basil, parsley, carrot, asparagus, alliums, celery, borage, marigold, calendula, mint, sage, peppers, dill (until mature)
Negative plants : Potato, corn, kohlrabi, beetroot, fennel, peas, squash
Spread/Habit : Determinate, compact dwarf, prolific
Plant height : 60 cm
Quantity per packet : 25 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Special features : Productive dwarf variety, very well suited to pots and small spaces
Fruit color : Bright yellow
Fruit shape : Round to slightly flattened
Fruit size/weight : Small to medium (2–8 oz)
Fruit type : Saladette / dwarf
Texture/flesh : Soft, juicy, flavorful
Farming method
Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Plant the seeds 3–6 mm (1/8–1/4") deep in a light potting mix and maintain a temperature of 23–29°C for germination in 5 to 10 days . Reduce watering and nitrogen during hardening off to strengthen the seedlings.
Transplant when all risk of frost has passed. Space plants 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 inches) apart, with 120 to 180 cm (4 to 6 feet) between rows. Provide full sun (level 3) and regular watering (watering level 3) . This determinate, compact variety requires little staking, but light support may be helpful at the peak of the season.
Harvesting and preservation
Harvest when the fruit turns its characteristic bright yellow . To advance the harvest, pick those that show their first signs of color , then let them ripen off the vine at 22°C or higher . Store between 12 and 21°C , at 95% relative humidity , to preserve their freshness and juiciness.
Usage ideas
• Ideal for bright, flavorful yellow salads
• Delicious sliced , perfect for sandwiches and veggie burgers
• Excellent in urban vegetable gardens , thanks to its compact dwarf habit
• Perfect for mildly roasted dishes , where its color transforms into a golden glow
The 'Kangaroo Paw Yellow' tomato is a compact little treasure: productive, easy to grow, colorful, and delicious. An ideal heirloom variety for all gardeners—even those with limited space—who want to harvest beautiful yellow fruit all summer long.
