Difference between revisions of "Mr. Fumarole"
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[[File:06mrfumo.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Tomato 'Mr. Fumarole', June 29 2015 ©Kelly]] | [[File:06mrfumo.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Tomato 'Mr. Fumarole', June 29 2015 ©Kelly]] | ||
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'''Grower:''' [[:Category:AB_GI_K|Kelly]] | '''Grower:''' [[:Category:AB_GI_K|Kelly]] | ||
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'''Vine Growth Type:''' | '''Vine Growth Type:''' | ||
| − | '''Vine Growth Habit:''' | + | '''Vine Growth Habit:''' Erect |
| − | '''Plant size:''' | + | '''Plant size:''' Large (4 ft) |
| − | '''Leaf type:''' | + | '''Leaf type:''' Regular |
| − | '''Leaf Coverage:''' | + | '''Leaf Coverage:''' Good |
| − | '''Maturity:''' | + | '''Maturity:''' Midseason (80 days) |
==Fruit Observations== | ==Fruit Observations== | ||
| − | '''Skin colour:''' | + | '''Skin colour:''' Red |
| − | '''Flesh colour:''' | + | '''Flesh colour:''' Red |
| − | '''Fruit Shape:''' | + | '''Fruit Shape:''' Plum |
| − | '''Fruit Fasciation:''' | + | '''Fruit Fasciation:''' Smooth |
| − | '''Fruit Firmness:''' | + | '''Fruit Firmness:''' Firm |
| − | '''Fruit Set:''' | + | '''Fruit Set:''' Poor |
| − | '''Average Fruit Diameter:''' | + | '''Average Fruit Diameter:''' 2.5" |
| − | '''Average Fruit Length:''' | + | '''Average Fruit Length:''' 3.5" |
| − | '''Average Fruit Weight:''' | + | '''Average Fruit Weight:''' 74 gr (2.5 oz) |
==Affliction Observations== | ==Affliction Observations== | ||
| − | * | + | * Does not tolerate high heat well. |
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==Other Observations== | ==Other Observations== | ||
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Revision as of 11:25, 4 January 2016
Grower: Kelly
Year: 2015
Accession: 299
Seed Source: Dan McMurray Memorial Seed Bank. Original stock from Dan & Val McMurray's collection.
Comments:
2015 Very low production, lots of blossom drop in high heat, although the plant itself seemed to bounce back pretty well from being burned in the spring. Dry, thick flesh, good tomato flavour. Probably best for preservation. Fruit has a point at the blossom end. Approx 2lb per plant.
Contents
Plant Growth Observations
Vine Growth Type:
Vine Growth Habit: Erect
Plant size: Large (4 ft)
Leaf type: Regular
Leaf Coverage: Good
Maturity: Midseason (80 days)
Fruit Observations
Skin colour: Red
Flesh colour: Red
Fruit Shape: Plum
Fruit Fasciation: Smooth
Fruit Firmness: Firm
Fruit Set: Poor
Average Fruit Diameter: 2.5"
Average Fruit Length: 3.5"
Average Fruit Weight: 74 gr (2.5 oz)
Affliction Observations
- Does not tolerate high heat well.
Other Observations
History
- Originally named 'Mr. Fumo'. Name was changed by original seed vendor/breeder, Fedco Seeds.
