Mr. Stripey Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum ‘Mr. Stripey’)

Mr. Stripey Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum ‘Mr. Stripey’) is a beloved heirloom variety prized for its stunning bicolour fruits, sweet flavour, and impressive garden performance. This eye-catching tomato produces large golden-yellow fruits streaked with red, creating one of the most attractive harvests in the vegetable garden.

The large beefsteak-style tomatoes typically weigh 225–450 g (8–16 oz) and feature beautiful red marbling throughout the golden flesh. Unlike many traditional heirloom tomatoes, Mr. Stripey is known for its mild acidity and exceptionally sweet flavour, making it an excellent choice for fresh eating, slicing, sandwiches, salads, and colourful summer platters. The juicy flesh and attractive interior make every slice a conversation piece.

As an indeterminate variety, Mr. Stripey continues growing and producing fruit throughout the season until frost. The vigorous vines produce abundant harvests of uniquely coloured tomatoes that stand out both in the garden and on the table. Its combination of ornamental beauty and outstanding flavour has made it a favourite among heirloom tomato enthusiasts for generations.

In Alberta, Mr. Stripey performs best when started indoors and transplanted outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. Given plenty of sunlight, fertile soil, and sturdy support, plants reward gardeners with a continuous harvest of beautiful heirloom tomatoes.