Bronze Shell

Bronze Shell is a rare specialty tomato with shimmering bronze-blushed skin and savory-sweet flavor. Plants are compact enough for patio culture and respond well to staking or caging to support steady trusses. Fruits ripen from green to a warm, bronzy red with subtle striping and hold their texture for slicing or roasting. Grow in full sun with consistent moisture to minimize cracking; even feeding encourages continuous flowering and set. An eye-catching tomato for small gardens and market displays alike. Fruits shine in both fresh salads and slow‑simmered sauces where their natural balance comes forward. Plants respond well to consistent moisture and mulching, which helps reduce blossom‑end stress and keeps fruit quality high. Give sturdy support and prune lightly to maintain airflow and make harvest easier as clusters build.

Days: 70–80

Tomato Type: Specialty / Saladette

Growth Habit: Compact indeterminate (requires support)

Plant Height: 3–5 feet with staking

Fruit Size: 1.5–3 oz saladette

Leaf Type: Regular

Color: Bronze-blushed red, lightly striped

Shape: Elongated to oval saladette

Flavor: Savory-sweet, balanced

Usage: Slicing, roasting, specialty mixes

Creator: Listed by European seed houses; collector selection