Legend

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.