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- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Violet Jasper, also called Tzi Bi U, originated in China and reached the United States in 2009. The regular-leaf indeterminate plants bear cherry/cocktail fruit (Wikipedia lists 1 to 3 oz) in a deep purple-red, marked with numerous dark green stripes as well as gold ones that can look almost metallic in sunlight. Flavor is rich, tangy and sweet. Good fresh or dried. Stake and pick at full color.
Violet Jasper traits
- Purplish-red cherry/cocktail fruit with green and gold stripes
- Rich, tangy, sweet flavor
- Regular-leaf indeterminate heirloom
- Originated in China, US introduction 2009
- Also known as Tzi Bi U
Good for
- Snacking
- Salads
- Drying
Compare with other medium tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Jasper this page | — | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ruby's German Cherry | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Austin's Red Pear | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Austin's Yellow Pear | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Bloody Butcher | 55–70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Bunch | 65 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Campari | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Violet Jasper FAQ
What kind of medium tomato is Violet Jasper?
Violet Jasper, also called Tzi Bi U, originated in China and reached the United States in 2009. The regular-leaf indeterminate plants bear cherry/cocktail fruit (Wikipedia lists 1 to 3 oz) in a deep purple-red, marked with numerous dark green stripes as well as gold ones that can look almost metallic in sunlight.
How does Violet Jasper compare with other medium tomato varieties?
Violet Jasper: indeterminate. Similar medium tomato varieties include Aunt Ruby's German Cherry (78 days), Austin's Red Pear (80 days), Austin's Yellow Pear (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Violet Jasper good for?
Violet Jasper is grown for snacking, salads, drying.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every medium tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Medium Tomato growing guide
- Starting Medium Tomatoes: Choosing a Transplant and Getting It Rooted
- Pruning Medium Tomatoes: Suckers, Stem Count and Thinning the Truss
- Watering and Feeding Medium Tomatoes for Even, Full-Sized Fruit
- Medium Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do at Each Stage
- Medium Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Pests
- When to Pick Medium Tomatoes and How to Ripen and Store Them
- All 58 medium tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.