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DWARF BORONIA. A mid-season variety from the dwarf tomato series, developed in 2014 by crossing ‘New Big Dwarf’ and ‘Paul Robeson’. The original cross was made by Australian breeder Patrina Nuske Small. She also chose the final name of the variety in honor of the fragrant Australian flower Boronia megastigma. Craig LeHoullier, Gina McDermott, Tanya Kucak, David Lockwood, Sherry Shizzle, Carol Knapp, Michael Volk and Bill Minkey also contributed to the stabilization and development of the variety. The plant has a compact, sturdy growth habit and reaches about 70–80 cm in height.
The variety combines a compact plant size with large, attractive and exceptionally flavorful fruits, making it well suited for growing in small gardens, outdoors and in containers. The bush is well leafed, with thick stems capable of supporting the considerable weight of the fruit. It produces its crop evenly and reliably. Despite the plant’s short stature, the fruits are quite large for a dwarf variety. The fruits are round, generally weighing 150–300 g, with a rich purple color and beautiful pink and brown tones.
The fruits may be slightly ribbed and darker around the stem end, giving the tomatoes a particularly decorative appearance. When fully ripe, the color becomes deep and intense. When cut open, the flesh is an attractive purple color with contrasting green seed chambers. The flesh is juicy, meaty and tender. The flavor is rich and sweet, with pronounced tomato-fruity notes and a pleasant aroma. Excellent flavor is one of the main strengths of this variety. Dwarf Boronia is excellent for fresh eating, salads, sandwiches and home cooking.