Quantity
Around 35 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Nightshades
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
Brad's Atomic Solanum lycopersicum 'Brad's Atomic' is a spectacular organic variety that fascinates as much by its unusual appearance as by its rich flavor. Developed by Brad Gates in the United States, it stands out in the garden with its elongated, pointed fruits, almost like small colorful plums hanging in clusters on a vigorous, indeterminate plant. Their chromatic evolution is striking, transitioning from greenish lavender tones streaked with purple to complex shades of reddish brown, green, and orange-red when fully ripe. This tomato thus brings an exceptional visual presence to the vegetable garden, where it quickly becomes a focal point for both the gardener and visitors. Its juicy flesh and sweet, intense, slightly fruity taste reminiscent of plums make it a prime choice for fresh harvests and refined summer dishes. Resistant to cracking and capable of good preservation, it also offers good reliability despite climatic variations, adding to its horticultural appeal. Grown in full sun in rich, well-drained soil, it produces generously throughout the season with good staking. Both artistic, gourmet, and vigorous, 'Brad's Atomic' is an exceptional tomato for gardeners who want to cultivate surprise as much as flavor.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
0.5 cm (1/4 in)
Establishment temperature
22 to 28 °C (72 to 82 °F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJuly to August
Harvest75 to 85 days after transplanting
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsBasil, lettuce, carrot, garlic, bell pepper
Avoid planting withPotato, fennel
Salads, fresh consumption, sauces, tomato platters, summer cooking
