The 'Funny Gnome' tomato variety is a medium-early, low-growing variety developed by the Russian breeder Lyubov Myazina. The period from germination to fruiting is approximately 100 days, making it suitable for regions with short and cold summers. Determinate type bushes, stem-like, 40-50 cm tall, sparse and compact, allowing their use for cultivation in open ground, as well as on balconies, loggias, and windowsills. Plants require staking, but pruning is not mandatory. Leaves are tomato-type, closer to potato leaves.
The fruits of the 'Funny Gnome' tomato have an unusual elongated cylindrical shape with a pointed tip and ribbing at the base. They are smooth, dense, red, up to 12 cm long and about 100 g in weight, although individual specimens may reach 135-140 g. Inside the fruits, there are two seed chambers with minimal seed quantity and almost no juice. The flesh is meaty, dense, aromatic, and moderately juicy with a pleasant sweet-tomato flavor. Due to their dense structure and low juice content, these tomatoes are excellent for canning, whole pickling, marinating, as well as for drying and sun-drying. They are versatile in use: used fresh for salads, making purees, soups, and stuffing.
The variety is characterized by high yield — from one plant, you can harvest 1.5 to 3 kg of fruit. The plant is resistant to major diseases of solanaceous crops and, due to its early ripening, effectively avoids Phytophthora infection. It is recommended to plant bushes about 30 cm apart. The compact and decorative appearance, as well as the unusual shape and taste of the fruits, make 'Funny Gnome' an excellent choice for gardeners and tomato lovers who value early harvest and versatility in use.
