We are happy to welcome Sunset Torch F1 (2022 AAS regional winner), Plum Drops F1, Raspberry Drops F1 and Purple Zebra F1 (2022 AAS winner) to our Cream of the Crop selections.
Sunset Torch F1:
2022 AAS Award Winner. A new MPR (Multiple Pest Resistance) addition to our popular Torch lineup. Sunset Torch has strong, dramatic striping from stem to tip. Very good flavor. A vigorous grower and was the first to ripen in multiple regions in the AAS evaluations. Small plum sized tomato weighing around 1 ounce. Easy to harvest fruit trusses. Good tolerance to cracking/splitting. Indeterminate vines, 75 days from transplant.
Multiple Pest Resistances (MPR) to: ToMV:HR, TYLCV:IR, TSWV:IR, Fusarium Wilt Races 1&2:HR, Verticilium Wilt Va/Vd:HR. Regional (Mountain/Southwest, Southeast, West/Northwest) All-American Selections Winner in 2022.
Plum Drops F1:
Dark purple cherries with green stripes. Fruit mature very early on a compact indeterminate vine. This was one of the earliest hybrids in our WI trials this season. Well suited for market production in both open field and protected cultures. Indeterminate, 75 days from transplant.
Multiple Pest Resistances (MPR) to: ToMV:HR, TYLCV:IR, TSWV:IR, Fusarium Wilt Races 1&2:HR, Verticilium Wilt Va/Vd:HR, Leaf Mold A-E: HR.
Raspberry Drops F1:
Large dark pink cherry/grape (15-20 grams). Fruit mature moderately early on an indeterminate vine. This was the consensus flavor winner in our multiple tasting panels this August. Well suited for market production in both open field and protected cultures. Indeterminate, 75 days from transplant.
Multiple Pest Resistances (MPR) to: ToMV:HR, TYLCV:IR, TSWV:IR, Fusarium Wilt Races 1&2:HR, Verticilium Wilt Va/Vd:HR, Leaf Mold A-E: HR.
Purple Zebra F1:
2022 AAS Award Winner. A fun new addition to striped tomatoes. Fruits are rich with complex flavors and moderately firm texture. Dark red fruits with green stripes and a deep mahogany red interior do not produce muddy coloration like other tomatoes of this type. Superb flavor. Excellent disease resistance including Late Blight. Good tolerance to cracking/splitting. Indeterminate, 80-85 days from transplant.
Multiple Pest Resistances (MPR) to: ToMV:HR, TYLCV:IR, TSWV:IR, Fusarium Wilt Race 1:HR, Leaf Mold A-E:HR, Verticilium Wilt Va/Vd:HR, Late Blight PH2 & PH3:HR. Indeterminate, 80-85 days from transplant. National All-American Selections winner in 2021.
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