Very old heirloom variety native to the mountains of Barnes Estill County, Kentucky. Featured in the 2001 Seed Savers Yearbook.

Also referenced under the following names: Barnes mountain yellow - Barnes mountain orange - Barnes mountain

Large fruit of 200 to more than 1 kilo of beefsteak type, slightly flattened with a more or less pronounced waving at the shoulders.

Orange-yellow color veiled with a pink blush.

Fleshy yellow beefy flesh with a very sweet flavor but not without acidity, good taste of old tomatoes.

Plant with great development in good conditions of culture can reach 3 m.