Difference between revisions of "Purple Prince"
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[[File:21-purpleprince-sm.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Tomato 'Purple Prince'. ©Kelly]] | [[File:21-purpleprince-sm.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Tomato 'Purple Prince'. ©Kelly]] | ||
Revision as of 06:44, 18 July 2024
| Purple Prince | |||||
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| Maturity | Midseason | ||||
| Growth Habit | Indeterminate | ||||
| Leaf Type | Regular Leaf | ||||
| Fruit Colour | Black | ||||
| Fruit Shape | Globe | ||||
| Origin | Russia | ||||
Grower: Kelly
Year: 2009, 2014
Accession: 48
Seed Source: Seed bank stock. Original seed from Laird Creek Farm.
Comments:
2014 Good production of flavourful, brown/red fruit. Juicy with a good amount of gel inside, best for fresh eating. 6lb per plant.
Plant Growth Observations
Vine Growth Type: Indeterminate
Vine Growth Habit: Intermediate
Plant size: Large (5ft)
Leaf type: Regular
Leaf Coverage: Good
Maturity: 80 days
Fruit Observations
Skin colour: Brown
Flesh colour: Brown/red
Fruit Shape: Globular
Fruit Fasciation: Smooth
Fruit Firmness: Soft
Fruit Set: Excellent
Average Fruit Diameter: 2"
Average Fruit Length: 2"
Average Fruit Weight: 80g (3oz)
Other Observations
- Does well in higher heat, but must be drier than humid or production will suffer.
- Mild radial cracking with irregular watering.
History
- Variety reportedly from Siberia.
