Tomato Varieties For 2014
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Katana
Katana is a semi-determinate, beefsteak-type tomato hybrid. It produces uniform fruit that is large and firm with a tight blossom end and smooth shoulders. It has continuous fruit setting which translates to high yields. Katana is resistant to tomato yellow leaf curl, Fusarium race 1, 2 and 3, Verticillium, Root-knot nematode and tomato mosaic virus. Available from American Takii.
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GVS 909
GVS 909 is vigorous, indeterminate and large with heavy yield and good quality fruits. Fruits are oblate to deep oblate, with uniform green shoulder, large size, smooth, and firm. It has a early to medium early maturity and is resistant to Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt race 1, Alternaria stem canker, Stemphylium, tobacco mosaic virus, and root knot nematodes. Available from Golden Valley Seed.
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Rio Royal
Rio Royal has a determinate habit with excellent foliage cover. The fruits are Rio Grande/Saladette in shape with uniform shoulder color, large size, and very firm. It matures in 80 to 85 days, has high concentrated yields, and is resistant to Verticillium wilt race 1, Fusarium wilt race 1, and 2, tomato yellow leaf curl virus, Alternaria stem canker, root knot nematodes, and Stemphylium. Available from Golden Valley Seed.
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Mountain Majesty
Mountain Majesty is one for the ages. This fresh market determinate round tomato exhibits an outstanding fruit quality and a remarkable yield. Firm fruit, a deep oblate to flattened globe shape, and a gorgeous deep red color make this a must have. Combined with a robust disease package, Mountain Majesty is a can’t-miss. Available from Harris Moran.
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Red Morning
Red Morning matures in 73 days and brings outstanding fruit quality to the second early slot. The firm, deep round fruit offer good tomato flavor and consistent large size. It features resistance to Verticilium race 1, Fusarium races 1 and 2, and tobacco mosaic virus, with intermediate resistance to tomato spotted wilt virus. Available from Harris Seeds.
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Artisan™ Tomatoes
Johnny’s presents a new group of small- fruited, striped tomatoes with exceptional flavor. Lucky Tiger is characterized by an elongated, mini plum/roma shape, green striped patterns, and red interior marbling. Sunrise Bumblebee is yellow, round, cherry tomato-shaped, and features red striping. The fruits are 25 to 30 grams. Available from Johnny's Selected Seeds.
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Tribeca
New in 2014. Tribeca is an exciting new heat set variety that has performed well in internal trials over multiple years. It offers fantastic eating quality for local markets as well as excellent color and fruit firmness. It produces high yields of larger fruit. Available from Rupp Seeds.
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Rally
New in 2014. Rally is a 9- to 10-ounce tomato with smooth, uniform fruit. It has excellent color and firmness along with outstanding eating quality for local markets. Available from Sakata.
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Gardeners Choice F1
A pink tomato with green shoulders sets on an indeterminate potato-leaf vine and matures in 76 days. This sweet, succulent, deep oblate globe-shaped tomato offers outstanding flavor in its 10- to 12-ounce fruit. With multiple disease resistance, Gardeners Choice F1 is perfect for home and market gardeners looking for a flavorful and ghuge yielding addition to their garden. Available from Seeds By Design.
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Culinary Mixture
Culinary Mixture is an open-pollinated blend of full-flavored tomatoes. We have chosen these varieties for their culinary uses from fresh to roasted to stewed. Our foodie customers from across the U.S. have picked their best for cooking and eating. We have created this blend for market and home gardeners plus private to professional chefs. Available from Seeds By Design.
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Chef's Choice Orange F1
A beefsteak hybrid derived from the heirloom Amana Orange. It matures in 75 days. It has a wonderful bright, almost neon color and superior flesh taste and texture for an early maturing orange tomato. Tolerances include tomato mosaic virus, cracking, Anthracnose, and Fusarium wilt. Available from Seeds By Design.
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Fried Green F1
Now available: The first tomato created to be cooked and eaten when fruit are firm. Create your own recipes with this 6- to 7-ounce very firm apple-green to yellow tomato. Plants are indeterminate and set huge crops throughout the entire season. And talk about holding ability! We have not tested a tomato which holds in the field or kitchen better than Fried Green. Available from Seeds By Design.
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Heirloom Blend
This open heirloom pollinated blend is full of wonderful flavored tomatoes. We have chosen these varieties from many taste-test panels. Our customers from all over the world have passed on their best of the best to us, so we have created this blend for home gardeners, market farmers, and chefs. Available from Seeds By Design.
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Heirloom Green F1
This indeterminate, large, bright-green
beefsteak fruit with delicious, sweet, spicy flavor matures in 75 days. These 10-ounce beauties are light green when ripe with a tint of yellow at full maturity. A very full-flavored tomato, its flesh is firm and has a very nice acid sugar balance. Available from Seeds By Design. -
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Red Brandymaster F1
One of the favorite heirloom tomatoes prized for its mild flavor and fruit texture, Red
Brandymaster F1 matures in 80 days. Vigorous potato-leaved indeterminate plants mature much earlier than open pollinated heirlooms and produce medium-to-large, 10-ounce deep red fruits. Selected from traditional Amish heirlooms. Available from Seeds By Design. -
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Pink Brandymaster F1
Pink Brandymaster F1 is a true F1 hybrid of the prized standard choice in heirloom tomatoes. This variety’s incredible flavor, plus large sized 12- to 14-ounce deep pink fruits, is a winner every time. Grown on potato-leaved indeterminate plants, this variety matures in 80 days from transplanting. Available from Seeds By Design.
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Window Box Yellow
This true container tomato only reaches 10 inches and has a huge amount of bright yellow cherry flavorful tomatoes. Just imagine planting this ornamental tomato as a border plant next to your other annual flowers. Available from Seeds By Design.
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Ridgerunner
- Yields consistently high-quality, firm fruit
- Medium maturity, medium to strong plant vigor
- Moderate heat tolerance
- Remarkably low gray wall presence, gassing capabilities
Available from Syngenta.
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SevenTY III2
- Ability to deliver high fruit quality during the winter season (slot)
- Good plant coverage
- Significantly low incidence of environmental factors such as gray wall and blotchiness
- Proven gassing capabilities and great eating quality
- Unique disease package combination
Available from Syngenta.
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Katana
GVS 909
Rio Royal
Mountain Majesty
Red Morning
Artisan™ Tomatoes
Tribeca
Rally
Gardeners Choice F1
Culinary Mixture
Chef's Choice Orange F1
Fried Green F1
Heirloom Blend
Heirloom Green F1
Red Brandymaster F1
Pink Brandymaster F1
Window Box Yellow
Ridgerunner
SevenTY III2
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Alexander is a former associate editor with American Vegetable Grower® and currently a contributing writer in Denver, CO. See all author stories here.