Armenian

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Tomato 'Armenian'. ©Kelly
Tomato 'Armenian', plant. June 2017. ©Kelly

Grower: Kelly

Year: 2011, 2017

Accession: 4

Seed Source: Dan & Val McMurray of Wyndel, BC.

Comments:

2017
2011 Absolutely delicious, fruity flavour. Sweet but not boring. Beautiful looking fruit, kind of resembles a brain when cut in half. A great, interesting variety.


Plant Growth Observations

Vine Growth Type: Indeterminate

Vine Growth Habit: Intermediate

Plant size: Large (5ft)

Leaf type: Regular

Leaf Coverage: Good

Maturity: Mid (80 days)

Fruit Observations

Skin colour: Bi-coloured (red/orange)

Flesh colour: Marbled (red/orange)

Fruit Shape: Oblate

Fruit Fasciation: Slight fasciation.

Fruit Firmness: Soft

Fruit Set: Good

Average Fruit Diameter: 4-5"

Average Fruit Length: 2-3"

Average Fruit Weight: 450g (16oz)

Other Observations

  • In high heat, will split if not evenly watered.
  • Minor susceptibility to blossom end rot.

History

  • Original variety from Armenia, introduced by Charlotte Mullens of West Virginia in 1990.