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Latest revision as of 12:45, 11 November 2014

Tomato 'Weeping Charley' on the vine.

Grower: Kelly

Year: 2014

Accession: 82

Seed Source: Recevied from user "SneIrish" from Myfolia.com (2010).

Comments:

2014 Later variety, probably best for a nice long season or a greenhouse. Good flavour, great for sauces. Large plum-type variety. 7.5lb per plant.


Plant Growth Observations

Vine Growth Type: Indeterminate

Vine Growth Habit: Sprawling

Plant size: Large (5.5ft+)

Leaf type: Regular (weeping growth type)

Leaf Coverage: Fair

Maturity: 93 days

Fruit Observations

Skin colour: Red

Flesh colour: Red

Fruit Shape: Plum (elongated)

Fruit Fasciation: Slight fasciation (some fruit are very smooth, others will have a single pleat)

Fruit Firmness: Firm

Fruit Set: Good

Average Fruit Diameter: 3"

Average Fruit Length: 5.25"

Average Fruit Weight: 190gr (6.7oz)

Other Observations

  • Some fruit display some bifurcation. Possibly related to temperature changes.


History

  • Introduced commercially in North America by Baker Creek Heirloom seeds in 2007.
  • Name refers to the extreme weeping habit of the leaves and plants.
  • Potentially originally from England(?).