Dark Galaxy turns the tomato bowl into a mix of rusty red and dark speckles. This Brad Gates variety bears small fruit suited to halving, slicing and sharing fresh.
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- 2026
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Dark Galaxy tomato seeds
Dark Galaxy turns the tomato bowl into a mix of rusty red and dark speckles. This Brad Gates variety bears small fruit suited to halving, slicing and sharing fresh.
Packet
15+ seeds
Fruit
Small; size can vary
Colour
Rusty red with dark spots and flecks
Why grow it?
Enjoy its patterned skin up close. Halve fruit for a mixed tomato salad or arrange small slices on crostini so the colour remains visible.
At a glance
Season
Mid-season; weather affects harvest timing
Support
Provide a cage or stakes
Ripening
The green background changes toward rusty red
In the kitchen
- Salads: Halve and combine with yellow tomatoes and herbs.
- Crostini: Add small slices to toasted bread just before serving.
- Garnishes: Use fresh wedges to finish a savoury plate.
Growing notes
- Start indoors: Sow about 6–8 weeks before your planned transplant date. Provide warmth and bright light.
- Transplant: Harden plants off and wait until frost risk has passed and the soil has warmed.
- Care: Support the vines, water consistently at soil level and leave space for airflow.
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Tomato seeds CanadaCommon questions
Is Dark Galaxy a large beefsteak?
No. The breeder describes small fruit, with variation in size. Choose it for patterned colour rather than uniformly large slices.
Should ripe fruit stay green?
The background changes from green toward rusty red as fruit ripens, while dark markings remain. Check for slight softness too.
Patterns and fruit size can vary; growing conditions also affect flavour and harvest dates.
Cook your harvest
Use your harvest in these recipes. Check the variety notes and substitutions in each recipe.
Follow the growing notes in the description and on your seed packet. Sowing time, temperature and harvest stage depend on the variety.
See the description for this variety’s kitchen uses and the harvest stage that suits your recipe.
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