Ciudad Victoria
From Tatiana's TOMATOBase
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| Ciudad Victoria | |
|---|---|
| Maturity | midseason |
| Growth habit | indet. |
| Leaf type | regular |
| Fruit color | red |
| Fruit shape | round |
| Fruit size | currant |
| Fruit type | cherry |
| Variety type | heirloom, historic |
| Country | Mexico |
PA SE P
- Very similar to Matt's Wild Cherry, although less disease tolerance, and perhaps more drought and heat tolerance. Do not grow if not prepared for the large size of the plants.
Seed source:
- Arizona, USA
Year grown: 2013
Location: Zone 5b, near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA (1000 feet above sea level)
History
- Indigenous heirloom dating back to Mexica civilization, but more likely it was developed originally by Olmec people from the region. Being only semi-domesticated, Ciudad Victoria exhibits traits similar to some of the very first tomatoes grown by humans. From Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico.
Picture Gallery
Phil Seneca, Good Mind Seeds. Ciudad Victoria - ripe fruit.
Seed Availability
| Year | Commercial Vendors | Seed Savers Yearbook (Member listings) | Seeds of Diversity (Member listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | . | . | |
| 2017 | . | . | |
| 2016 | . | . | |
| 2015 | . | . | |
| 2014 | Good Mind Seeds | . | . |
| 2013 | Good Mind Seeds | 0 | . |
| 2012 | Good Mind Seeds - new | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | . | |
| 2009 | 0 | . | |
| 2008 | 0 | . | |
| 2007 | 0 | . |