Kootenai

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Kootenai
Maturity Midseason
Growth Habit Determinate
Leaf Type Rugose Leaf
Fruit Colour Red
Fruit Shape Oblate
Origin Russia
Tomato 'Kootenai. Aug 2014. © Kelly
Tomato 'Kootenai. July 2014. © Kelly
Tomato 'Kootenai. Aug 2014. © Kelly

Grower: Kelly

Year: 2014

Accession: 91

Seed Source: Obtained at Seedy Saturday, Nelson, BC (2010).

Comments:

2014 Good flavour, reliable early production. Plant would be good for pots/container/small space gardening due to its small size, just shy of a dwarf size. Some green shouldering. 3lb per plant.


Plant Growth Observations

Vine Growth Type: Determinate

Vine Growth Habit: Erect

Plant size: Small (1.75ft)

Leaf type: Rugose

Leaf Coverage: Good

Maturity: 80 days

Fruit Observations

Skin colour: Red

Flesh colour: Red

Fruit Shape: Oblate

Fruit Fasciation: Slight fasciation

Fruit Firmness: Firm

Fruit Set: Good

Average Fruit Diameter: 2.5"

Average Fruit Length: 1.75"

Average Fruit Weight: 70g (2.5oz)

Other Observations

  • Excellent for container & small space gardening.
  • Doesn't like to be kept too wet.

History

  • Brought from Russia by Doukhobor immigrants to the Kootenays of BC. Original Russian name is unknown.