Bring pale flesh and indigo shoulders to a summer tomato plate. Sart Roloise is a large beefsteak tomato with a sweet, fruity character, suited to thick slices, fresh salads and open sandwiches.
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- 2026
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Sart Roloise tomato seeds
Bring pale flesh and indigo shoulders to a summer tomato plate. Sart Roloise is a large beefsteak tomato with a sweet, fruity character, suited to thick slices, fresh salads and open sandwiches.
Type
Beefsteak tomato
Habit
Indeterminate vine
Colour
Pale yellow with indigo shoulders
Packet
15+ seeds
Why grow it?
Grow Sart Roloise for slices that show the contrast between its pale interior and dark shoulder colouring. Serve ripe fruit simply, or combine it with red and green tomatoes on a platter.
At a glance
Crop
Solanum lycopersicum
Fruit
Rounded to slightly flattened beefsteak
Variety history
Bred in Belgium by Roland Boulanger
Support
Sturdy stake, cage or trellis
In the kitchen
- Fresh plates: Slice ripe fruit and dress with olive oil, basil and a little salt.
- Sandwiches: Use thick slices on toasted bread; add the tomato just before serving.
- Roasting: Roast wedges for a warm side dish or cooked tomato sauce.
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 CanadaGrowing tomatoes in CanadaCommon questions
Should Sart Roloise turn red before harvest?
No. Expect pale yellow to cream colouring with dark indigo shoulders, rather than a uniformly red tomato. Check for a slight give and developing ripe-fruit colour.
Is it a French heirloom?
The named variety was bred in Belgium. Its breeding history does not establish where a particular seed lot was produced.
Is it an early tomato?
Do not plan on an early harvest. Published timing varies; Baker Creek lists about 85–90 days from transplanting. Your growing conditions can change that timing.
Colour, size and harvest timing vary with the seed line and conditions. Dark shoulders alone are not a ripeness test.
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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