Sasha's Altai
From The Populuxe Seed Bank
Grower: Kelly
Year: 2011
Accession: 55
Seed Source: Obtained from Seedy Saturday, Nelson, BC (2009).
Comments:
2011 Very thick-walled, moderate to good flavour. Dryer inside than I expected. Less productive than 'Gregori's Altai'.
Plant Growth Observations
Vine Growth Type: Determinate
Vine Growth Habit: Erect
Plant size: Medium (2.5ft - 3ft)
Leaf type: Regular
Leaf Coverage: Good
Maturity: Mid (70 days)
Fruit Observations
Skin colour: Red
Flesh colour: Red
Fruit Shape: Globular
Fruit Fasciation: Smooth
Fruit Firmness: Firm
Fruit Set: Good
Average Fruit Diameter: 2.5"
Average Fruit Length: 2.5"
Average Fruit Weight: 140gr (5oz)
Other Observations
- Crack resistant.
History
- Brought from Russia to North America in 1990. To read the full story of this tomato go here.