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Revision as of 12:27, 3 January 2016

Tomato 'Dingwall Scotty', Sept 2015 ©Kelly
Tomato 'Dingwall Scotty', Aug 2015 ©Kelly
Tomato 'Dingwall Scotty', June 29 2015 ©Kelly

Grower: Kelly

Year: 2015

Accession: 18

Seed Source: Received from private donor.

Comments:

2015 Very strange extremely upright growth habit - I've never seen anything quite like it. Really great, reliable producer, good all around tomato flavour. This is a fantastic variety - nothing seemed to slow it down even in a year where the heat was killing other varieties. Some of the very latest fruits in the season took on a distinct pear shape. Approx 4.5lbs per plant.


Plant Growth Observations

Vine Growth Type: Indeterminate

Vine Growth Habit: Erect

Plant size: Large (4.5ft)

Leaf type: Regular

Leaf Coverage: Good

Maturity: Mid (75-80 days)

Fruit Observations

Skin colour: Red

Flesh colour: Red/pink

Fruit Shape: Globular

Fruit Fasciation: Smooth

Fruit Firmness: Medium

Fruit Set: Excellent

Average Fruit Diameter: 2.5-3"

Average Fruit Length: 2.5-3"

Average Fruit Weight: 46 gr (1.6oz)

Other Observations

  • Very hearty growth and production.

History

  • Variety potentially named after an estate in Dingwall, Scotland.