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Latest revision as of 09:49, 5 March 2023
Grower: Kelly
Year: 2007, 2011
Accession: 38
Seed Source: Seed bank stock. Original seed from commercial seed stock, donated by a private donor.
Comments: 2011: Good flavour, only moderate production of red beefstake oblate fruit. Doesn't like wet weather. Indeterminate. Potato leaf. 80 days.
Plant Growth Observations
Vine Growth Type: Determinate
Vine Growth Habit: Sprawling
Plant size: Medium (3 - 3.5ft)
Leaf type: Regular
Leaf Coverage: Heavy
Maturity: Mid (78 days)
Fruit Observations
Skin colour: Red
Flesh colour: Red
Fruit Shape: Globular
Fruit Fasciation: Smooth
Fruit Firmness: Firm
Fruit Set: Excellent
Average Fruit Diameter: 2"
Average Fruit Length: 2"
Average Fruit Weight: 100g (3.5oz)
Other Observations
- Does well in a range of temperatures, including hot, humid, wet, and cooler temperatures.
- Shows excellent resistance to cracking.
- Good resistance to blight.
History
- Developed by Dr. James Baggett at Oregon State University and released in the 1970's.
- There is a tomato that is an F1 hybrid that unfortunately shares the same name, however it's usually differentiated by having "F1" written on the package if being sold.
