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'''Grower:''' [[:Category:AB_GI_K|Kelly]]

'''Year:''' 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013

'''Accession:''' 126

'''Seed Source:''' Seed bank stock. Original seed donated by Meighan M. from New Westminster, BC.

'''Comments:''' 
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!style="background:#d9f1d5;" width="100"|2009
|width="750" align="left" style="background:#d9f1d5;" | Determinate variety with gorgeous delicate leaves, with a slight silver tone. Good for growing as an ornamental alone. Good production, 3" in diameter meaty fruit, excellent taste. Very compact plant, about 18" tall, doesn't require staking. Good container tomato. 
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==Plant Growth Observations==

'''Vine Growth Type:''' Determinate

'''Vine Growth Habit:''' Intermediate

'''Plant size:''' Small (1.25-1.5ft)

'''Leaf type:''' Other (carrot-like)

'''Leaf Coverage:''' Heavy

'''Maturity:''' Mid (70 days)

==Fruit Observations==

'''Skin colour:''' Red

'''Flesh colour:''' Red

'''Fruit Shape:''' Oblate

'''Fruit Fasciation:''' Smooth

'''Fruit Firmness:''' Firm

'''Fruit Set:''' Excellent

'''Average Fruit Diameter:''' 3"

'''Average Fruit Length:''' 1.5"

'''Average Fruit Weight:''' 

==Other Observations==
* Excellent in containers
* Will set fruit at lower temperatures, but it does suffer a bit
* Does well in hot climates

==History==
* Traditional Russian variety introduced to North America in 1990.

==Also Known As==
* Carrot-Like
* Morkovnyi (Carrot-like in Russian)
* Varen Blad


[[Category:Tomatoes]]
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