The Yukon Quest tomato is a unique dwarf variety with pink fruit, developed as part of the Dwarf Tomato Project, which began in 2006. This variety is the result of a cross between the ‘Budai Torpe’ and ‘Black from Tula’ varieties. The cross was developed by Patrina Nuske Small of Australia, and one of the selections from this cross was given to Susan Bailey of Alaska, who named it ‘Yukon Quest’. The name refers to the famous dog sled race held in Alaska. A compact variety, ideal for growing in open fields without cover as well as in pots. The leaves are of the regular type and strongly rugose. The stem is thick and firm. The fruits weigh between 80 and 170 grams; they are pink and slightly flattened. This is a very early variety—the first fruits ripen as early as about 65 days after being planted in their permanent location.
Yukon Quest was made available to gardeners in 2011. Its dwarf habit helps save space, but fruit-laden shoots should be staked even when grown in a pot.
