Red Currant Tomato (Lycopersicon lycopersicum ‘Red Currant’): A Complete Growing Guide Introduction to the Red Currant Tomato The Red Currant tomato, botanically known as Lycopersicon lycopersicum ‘Red Currant’ — and sometimes referred to by the charming Danish trade name Ribstomat — is one of the oldest and most fascinating tomato varieties available to home gardeners


