Variety characteristics:

• 451 Dwarf Maura's Cardinal is a productive midseason dwarf tomato bearing abundant, smooth, round to slightly oblate fruits weighing approximately 4 to 8 oz. The tomatoes mature to a rich cardinal red or deep scarlet, with juicy, meaty flesh and an appealing slicing texture. Their delicious flavor combines pleasant sweetness, lively acidity, and full classic tomato character in a beautifully balanced finish. Sturdy tree-type plants grow approximately 2.6 to 3.3 feet tall and carry dark green, wrinkled potato-leaf foliage. This compact OSSI variety performs beautifully in large patio containers, raised beds, greenhouses, and small gardens. Excellent for fresh slicing, sandwiches, salads, salsa, juice, roasting, and tomato sauces.