We received the seeds for this variety from the Austrian gardener Josef Obermoser. This is one of those tomatoes where the name is associated with specific people and seeds that were passed on directly. “Awesome Emma” was selected by Josef Obermoser and Ulle Klein from the Graz area, from a cross between “Stripes of Yore” and “Bianca.”
Our fruits are tiny, cherry-sized, with a diameter of up to about 2 cm. Very juicy, with a distinct flavor and aroma, they combine Indigo’s dark hues with a golden underside and flesh. They look beautiful on a platter, but are just as tempting as a snack straight from the garden. The plant is tall and requires staking; the fruit ripens approximately 75 days after planting.
Obermoser emphasizes that the history of this new variety does not begin with the most recent cross. He gratefully acknowledges Tom Wagner and Reinhard Kraft, the creators of the parent varieties, as well as earlier generations of indigenous peoples, farmers, and gardeners who preserved plant diversity. He also encourages the use of Emma for further breeding work. This respect for predecessors is particularly close to our hearts.
