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Grower: Kelly

Year: 2007, 2011

Accession: 38

Seed Source: Seed bank stock. Original seed from Twining Vine Seeds, and donated by Meighan of New Westminster, BC (2007).

Comments:

2011 Good all-purpose tomato, meaty interior, good for canning and stewing. No core. Not the best tasting tomato, but not the worse. Does show blight resistance, so a good choice for those who have problems with blight. Very uniform fruit.


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.