Tomato - Alice’s Dream

Minimum Seed Count: 15

Alice’s Dream produces stunning golden-yellow fruits brushed with shades of red, pink, and purple, often developing dark anthocyanin shoulders where exposed to sunlight. The colorful fruits are matched by an outstanding flavor profile that balances sweetness, richness, and just enough acidity to keep every bite bright and complex. It's a variety that consistently earns attention both in the garden and on the plate.

Plant Details

• Species: Solanum lycopersicum
• Plant Type: Indeterminate
• Days to Maturity: 75–85 days from transplant
• Fruit Size: Medium to large beefsteak-type tomatoes
• Fruit Color: Golden-yellow with red blushes and dark purple shoulders
• Growth Habit: Vigorous vines reaching 6–8 feet or more

Growing Guide

Starting Seeds

• Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last expected frost date.
• Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix.
• Maintain soil temperatures between 70–80°F.
• Germination typically occurs within 5–10 days.

Transplanting

• Harden off seedlings for 7–10 days before planting outdoors.
• Transplant after all danger of frost has passed.
• Space plants 24–36 inches apart.

Growing Conditions

• Full sun (8+ hours daily)
• Rich, fertile, well-drained soil
• Consistent watering throughout the growing season
• Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds

Care

• Provide sturdy cages, stakes, or trellises.
• Fertilize regularly throughout the season.
• Good sun exposure helps develop the dark anthocyanin coloration on the fruit shoulders.
• Prune suckers if desired to improve airflow and fruit size.

Harvesting

• Harvest when fruits develop their rich golden coloration and soften slightly.
• The dark shoulders will remain even when the fruit is fully ripe.
• Pick regularly to encourage continued production.

History

Alice’s Dream was developed by Polish tomato breeder Zofia Macias and has become one of the most admired modern heirloom-style tomatoes among collectors. It gained popularity for its remarkable coloration, combining traditional tomato colors with anthocyanin-rich purple shoulders. Gardeners around the world prize it for both its beauty and exceptional flavor.