Commercial heirloom variety developed in the 1940s by the University of Louisiana to create a variety resistant to hot and humid climates.
Fruit is red, round and smooth, noticeably flattened, 7 to 8 cm in diameter and 120 to 180 grams. Shallow and medium wide depression at the stem attachment.
Firm and juicy flesh, lots of gel and seeds. Good old-fashioned tomato flavour.
Good resistance to Verticillium and Fusarium.
Well adapted to warm and humid climates.
Caracteristics
Caliber | Small to medium |
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Color | Red |
Form | Round |
Earliness | mid-season |
Climate | hot and humid |
Foliage | Régular |
Growing | Indeterminate |
Height | + or - 1.8m |
Origin | USA |